LG VX-8700
Ringtones
I am looking at upgrading from LG VX 8100 to the LG VX 8700. Verizon tells me there is not any way to transfer ringtones from the 8100 to the 8700. This doesn't seem right. If you buy the ringtones, you shouldn't loose them just because you change phones. I don't have that many, but this still seems like a rip off.
Does anyone know a way around this and if so walk me thru it.
Thanks,
Does anyone know a way around this and if so walk me thru it.
Thanks,
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Send them to PIX Place at another Verizon wireless site
https://www.vzwpix.com/login.do
Send everything you want to transfer there attached to a picture message from the 8100.
When you get the new 8700, send the stuff from Pix place to the new phone.
Also, you can back up your contacts now at http://www.verizonwireless.com.
Sign up for a free "my account" and then navigate to the section that talks about backup assistant.
It says it costs 1.99 but it is free if you do it through this web site.
You also have to download a free app to the phone and it warns you about the 1.99 charge but if you manage it through the "my account" web site, you never get charged. It is a great way to guarantee you never lose your contact list.
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https://www.vzwpix.com/login.do
Send everything you want to transfer there attached to a picture message from the 8100.
When you get the new 8700, send the stuff from Pix place to the new phone.
Also, you can back up your contacts now at http://www.verizonwireless.com.
Sign up for a free "my account" and then navigate to the section that talks about backup assistant.
It says it costs 1.99 but it is free if you do it through this web site.
You also have to download a free app to the phone and it warns you about the 1.99 charge but if you manage it through the "my account" web site, you never get charged. It is a great way to guarantee you never lose your contact list.
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its a good idea but you cant send ringtones in a msg.
bitpim is one way. also recording the sound then sending it yourself. but thats about it. sorry bro!
bitpim is one way. also recording the sound then sending it yourself. but thats about it. sorry bro!
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Well I have always done that with my RAZR V3M so I thought perhaps the LG would allow it.
i used to use bitpim with my 7000 but not this boat anchor I currently have.
I am going to sell it and get the 8700 and do the Bitpim thing myself.
i used to use bitpim with my 7000 but not this boat anchor I currently have.
I am going to sell it and get the 8700 and do the Bitpim thing myself.
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Yes, I tried this, but as stated above I don't see any way to attach the ringtone. This is a shame, you pay for the ringtone, you shouldn't loose it if you change phones.
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Well with the RAZR, I select NEW PIX message and then scroll down in the message to SOUNDS. If the Ring tone is one that you created or added, you should be able to attach it and send a message.
The system ring tones that come with the phones are locked and cannot be sent.
The system ring tones that come with the phones are locked and cannot be sent.
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No, it doesn't work with the LG VX8100. I have about 6 ringtones that I downloaded to the phone. But it won't let you attach them to a PIX messsage.
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Gadget88 said:
No, it doesn't work with the LG VX8100. I have about 6 ringtones that I downloaded to the phone. But it won't let you attach them to a PIX messsage.
Yes if you downloaded them from Get It Now/Verizon then you would not be able to attach them since thye are locked.
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DONT PAY FOR YOUR RINGTONES FROM VERIZON!!! They screw you with the cost of $3 per ringer, and they dont let you transfer.
If you just go to www.myxertones.com you can make and/or have ringers sent to you phones, usually in the form of pix messages. I found this site from a friend, and no way will I ever pay for another ringer. The thing thats nice, is you can upload an mp3 and chop out a section of it, starting at a certain point, and make your favorite song your ringer.. Plus if you upgrade or get a new phone, just go back to the site and send the ringers back to your phone.. that way you can still have the same ringers.
I worked for VZW for 5 years.. they are CROOKED!!!! 👿 trust me!! the stuff that we were told/inst...
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If you just go to www.myxertones.com you can make and/or have ringers sent to you phones, usually in the form of pix messages. I found this site from a friend, and no way will I ever pay for another ringer. The thing thats nice, is you can upload an mp3 and chop out a section of it, starting at a certain point, and make your favorite song your ringer.. Plus if you upgrade or get a new phone, just go back to the site and send the ringers back to your phone.. that way you can still have the same ringers.
I worked for VZW for 5 years.. they are CROOKED!!!! 👿 trust me!! the stuff that we were told/inst...
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This is great information. I have already signed up. It looks like it is going to work great. I currently have the VX8100 and it says it won't work with it, but I get my VX8700 next week and it should work fine with that one according to this web site.
Thanks for the help!!!
Thanks for the help!!!
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🙂 Terrific tip. It works perfectly and I am not even good at this type of stuff! Thanks.
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I agree, and I have found that after a while you experience ringtone overload. I had loaded up my RAZR with tons of ring tones and then I found I was not using them for various reasons so this is a quick way to get the 1 or 2 tones and only pay 25 cents (or free if you have a text/pix plan).
I have also started sending my favorite pictures to PIX place to store them there in case the phone is lost or stolen etc. This way you can download them to the new phone in an instant.
I have also started sending my favorite pictures to PIX place to store them there in case the phone is lost or stolen etc. This way you can download them to the new phone in an instant.
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hybrid22 said:Ok the phone actually arrived in the mail yesterday and I activated it, love it etc.
its a good idea but you cant send ringtones in a msg.
bitpim is one way. also recording the sound then sending it yourself. but thats about it. sorry bro!
Now here is a fact that is contrary to what you said (I know you didn't invent the phone...lol) but I wanted to bring everyone up-to-date:
I AM able to send myself ring tones through pix place and that other site myxertones.com and also mobile17.com. The ringtone arrives attached to a pix message, I open it and the menu offers me the following: Save as ring tone? Click yes and you have added another ring tone.
Very cool.
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