Rob_Impreza99

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Ive tried looking high and low and i can't see or find any option to add your own test tones, is their anyway to do this without jailbreaking ?

I don't understand why apple make some things so difficult and so awkward, its not like someone is going to suddenly gain enough power to take over the world by adding a simple text tone.

JackClark

While I see what you're saying, I'm personally glad message tones are limited, I remember when tones were a fad and offices sounded like arcades, it was terrible.

Jailbreak only for now.

Scooby Soon!

surely you just upload an MP3 and set as tone?

Ant

http://www.iringer.net/

peter zippy reid

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thats what i use

ScoobyDoo555

It would appear that iringer changes text alerts as well. TEXT alerts are set (choice of 10 IIRC)

Jailbreak is the only way. Get access to the folder, and you have to rename your pre-prepared file to one of the EXISTING names....

I've done it. The existing tones are IMHO awful, and due to the popularity of the of iphone, common. Funny to watch though - when 10 or so people's phones get text messages

JackClark

Very funny.

FurballPhil

Nah.......... I have an iPhone... Poop Poop Poop.....

Out of the box, you can`t use MP3`s as ringtones or as txts tones.... You only get to use the boggy standard type alerts...

No Bluetooth either... Was really disappointed in it when I got mine. Only saving grace was it`s Apps and games....

I`ll not be getting an iPhone again when my contract renews.. No way

jsh1

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You can use MP3's as ringtones, just not for text notification. You can use any 30 second MP3 track as a ringtone, you can even create your own quite easily iTunes or many other third party programs and sync them from iTunes to your phone.

It also has Bluetooth but it does not support file transfer. It is there specifically for Bluetooth headsets.

Jason

JackClark

Bluetooth file transfer is another one I don't miss at all. Being in a pub getting sent all kinds of rubbish from strangers and advertising companies is what I remember. I'll stick with sending my files the same way as I do from my Desktop just mobile.

Gear Head

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Forgive me for sounding Apple ignorant, but are you telling me that the iPhone can't be used with a bluetooth handsfree?

ScoobyDoo555

yes, you can use it handsfree (and it works very well - got it set up in the car), but file transfer is a PITA.

Won't even work with a Mac.

And despite there being people who don't use file transfer, a great many DO. eg, a lot of my students have iphones and as part of project work, can't bluetooth photos or files between their device and the Macs.

Yes, they can use their data cables...... but that's IF they remember them

It is a pain to receive junk sh1te from nobodies in pubs etc, but as a code of practice, I NEVER keep my BT roaming/ID discoverable. That's just stupid.
It's a common known issue that BT isn't exactly a secure connection

But that doesn't mean that iphone users shouldn't be able to use it.

Anyway, this is classed as "digression", so apologies for the thread hijack!

carry on, carry on

Rob_Impreza99

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Ive tried that, i already had it on the pc for doing ring tones. It has an option to export as a text tone (CAF) but i can't seem to get it onto my iphone as a text tone when its exported. If you tick the option to export to itunes then the Text Tone (CAF) dissapears and it won't let you export direct to itunes.

Can someone confirm 100% one way or the other that you either can or can't create your own text alert tones ? Its just the factory ones from apple are so bland its untrue.

I'm trying to get Max's car alarm (phoenix nights) as my text alert tone "Get back you b'stard or i'll break your legs beeeeep"

jsh1

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Bluetooth is not the only option for file transfer on an iPhone. It is clunky and slow at best.

If students want to transfer files, why not use something like drop box. It's free, easy, quick and they can make certain files public so you can share files between multiple users simply.

People get hung up on what certain devices don't do, but almost always there is another solution and sometimes that solution is better.

Jason

JackClark

My original answer still stands, no you can't unless you Jailbreak and that's a hobby for pimply teenagers.

Ant

yeah of course it is

ScoobyDoo555

I had a great big diatribe written to retort to this, but it's not worth it. (not you Ant)

Simply put, "never argue with an idiotic point of view. You'll be dragged down to their level and then beaten with vast idiotic experience".

FurballPhil

Hiya Jason... I`ve tried to pair various bluetooth earpieces, I can see the faded bluetooth symbol in the corner of the screen. I`ve turned on bluetooth, but still never finds anything... My stereo is touchscreen with bluetooth... My other mobile (Nokia Music Express) has no problem pairing to my earpieces and my stereo....
I have iphone 3GS... Someone has told me that it has bluetooth capability, just no software added by apple to run it....

Unless I`m missing something, I`m just not able to connect any bluetooth device to my iPhone........ .... Mind you, I`ve hit 40 now... So, that maybe a factor... LoL

peter zippy reid

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My iphone connects to mybluetooth car stereo no problem does itnot pair up atall

FurballPhil

No, I`m doing everything correctly... But my iPhone just isn`t picked up by anything.... Or my iPhone is finding any bluetooth devices...

I know my stereo works with bluetooth as my other mobile connects, same with my earpieces....

But my contract is renewed soon, don`t think I`ll be getting next gen iPhone...

JackClark

It might be worth doing a restore, mine picks up all sorts of available connections and so should yours. Might be worth taking it to a store as it sound like a swap candidate to me.