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I did it - custom ringtones
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:22 PM
 
I didn't write these instructions, but here they are:

Hack the iPhone - Ringtone installation instructions

It worked! Not for the weak at heart though. You really have to know what you're doing.

NOTE: THIS IS A HACK! This is NOT supported by Apple/AT&T
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:23 PM
 
'Grats!

Did you try using MP3s at all? Or just the M4A/.caf formats?
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:24 PM
 
yikes, that's a bit of work. I think that about 20 people will give that a try, and the rest will just patiently wait for Apple to come to their senses...
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:25 PM
 
My Sony Ericsson used M4A files so I already had them made. I didn't try MP3s.
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:42 PM
 
I uploaded a video to youtube with it working. As soon as it's done I'll post the URL.
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 01:52 PM
 
Link to the Digg story with my vid

Digg - iPhone with custom ringtones video
     
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Jul 13, 2007, 09:47 PM
 
that's pretty cool but.........
     
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Jul 14, 2007, 01:25 AM
 
Originally Posted by loveanh View Post
that's pretty cool but.........
........did you fall asleep while writing that post?
     
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Jul 14, 2007, 02:36 AM
 
Originally Posted by starman View Post
........did you fall asleep while writing that post?
Hmm, maybe he........
     
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Jul 14, 2007, 11:33 AM
 
Cool find Starman! I'm going to try this hack later tonight. Right now I'm in the process of converting a bunch of .wav files from The Mushroom Kingdom into .m4a format.

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Jul 14, 2007, 10:47 PM
 
i tried it and it works
     
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Jul 14, 2007, 11:12 PM
 
Actually, it's pretty painless.

Thanks!

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Jul 15, 2007, 01:16 AM
 
The Ars headline for this advancement in iPhone hacking was rather amusing:

"Add a custom ringer to your iPhone in 23 easy steps"
MacBook and iMac Core 2 Duo 24"
     
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Jul 15, 2007, 03:59 PM
 
go to iphonealley.com

the instructions are easier
     
   
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