I just got a USB for my Nextel i830 How do I put ringtones on it?

Answer 1

Look for a program called labjal or webjal they are both free and even Motorola offers some free programs that will save your contact list or upgrade your phone software. After you do that look for the drivers for the phone because you will need them to connect your phone to the computer if not it will not recognize it.
If you cant find the programs let me know i will get them for you and rings and games so you can hook up your phone.
Go to the websites below and you will find the programs i have mention here or at least most of them.

Answer 2

Make your own ringtones

11/11/2006


Custom ringtones are the preferred way for many people to express themselves. Cellular providers love this trend. Ringtones sell for up to $3. And some kids and adults change their tunes every week.

If you have an MP3-capable phone, you don't have to spend on ringtones. With a few steps and the right tools, you can make your own.

First, you'll need software to cut ringtone clips from your digital collection. Most phones only play ringtones for about 20 seconds. Whole songs are wasteful. I'll detail instructions for Audacity, which is both capable and free.

Set up Audacity

You can get Audacity through my Web site (click here). Audacity requires a separate LAME encoder file to work with MP3s. You can download the file through a number of sites. Click here for the file recommended by Audacity's developers.

Save the LAME encoder file in Audacity's folder, typically C:\Program Files\Audacity. If you downloaded a compressed (.zip) file, decompress it. In Windows XP, right-click the file and select Extract All.

Older versions of Windows can use programs such as 7-Zip (click here), BiGZiP (click here) and 100Zipper (click here).

Open Audacity. Click Edit>>Preferences. Select the File Formats tab. Under "MP3 Export Setup," click the Find Library button.

Audacity will prompt you to locate the LAME encoder file. Click Yes, then locate the file in Audacity's folder. Select the file and click Open. Now Audacity is ready for MP3s.

Cut your ringtone

Load your favorite MP3 into Audacity by clicking File>>Open. You'll be prompted to locate the song on your hard drive. You'll see a timeline paired with what looks like the screen of an oscilloscope.

By default, Audacity fits the song's entire playtime into the window. For precision editing, click View>>Zoom In. Each time you zoom in, the timeline will become more precise. A timeline marking every second or every five seconds will do.

Finally, it's time to cut your ringtone. Press the Play button in Audacity to listen to the MP3. Note which 20-second section of the song stands best as a ringtone. Pay attention to that section's place in the timeline.

Highlight the section you want in the timeline. The process is similar to selecting text in Windows. Press Play and Audacity will play only that section. You can adjust the start and end points of the selection.

Once you've got the sound clip you want, click File>>Export Selection As MP3. You'll be prompted for a location to save the selection. It's also a good idea to change the file name. The name should distinguish the sound clip from the complete song.

That's all there is to preparing the ringtone.

Getting the tone to your phone

An easy way to get the ringtone onto your phone is via e-mail. Check with your service provider for your phone's e-mail address. Simply e-mail the ringtone from your PC to your phone. Many phones also accept Bluetooth wireless connections. However, the same cannot be said of most PCs.

You can also transfer the tone by connecting your phone to your PC. Some phones connect using a USB cable. The cable is usually included as part of mobile toolkit software.

Web sites also let you upload ringtones from your PC. Then, use your phone's Web browser to download the ringtone to your phone. Be careful using these sites. Most require an e-mail address to register and use it to send you spam from the site.

Finally, check your phone's data plan. Sending and receiving ringtones can push you over your limit. Extra charges may apply.

Answer 3

go to nextel.com and download them or cut your own