sony ericsson k790

[scholar]

ive jus recently purchased this phone from rogers and they locked/disable mp3 as ringtone. anyone have gotten into this? pls help, i dunno what to do. anyways around this?

[bob0]

2 ways:
1 - download DRM packager (not too sure about the exact name) i think it's by sony ericsson, DRM the mp3s you want to use as ringtones and then upload them to the phone

problem with this is that you'll have to do each mp3 individually, very time consuming

2 - flash your phone using wotan server, this will unbrand your phone, so no more mp3 restrictions and you'll get what ever normally comes with the phone. but it'll remain locked to rogers.

problem with this is that it'll cost about $10 and if by some random chance you screw it up, the warranty will be voided.

[scholar]

ouch! the last sentence sounds nerv rackin. i wouldnt want to have my warranty voided. but then 10 dollars to try...hmmm..sounds interesting, but then i do not want to f-it up...thanx for the post bobo...greatly appreciated....

[neospice]

You don't have to do the MP3s individually.... you can do them in a batch, then upload them to the phone all at once.


2 ways:
1 - download DRM packager (not too sure about the exact name) i think it's by sony ericsson, DRM the mp3s you want to use as ringtones and then upload them to the phone

problem with this is that you'll have to do each mp3 individually, very time consuming

[LeeBear]

Here's the link for DRM packager:
http://developer.sonyericsson.com/site/global/docstools/misc/p_misc.jsp

I suggest if you only need mp3 ringtones just use the DRM packager for now. And maybe flash your phone later when they can unlock and not just unbrand the Rogers K790.

-LeeBear

[happyplato]

I think I read somewhere that you can flash the latest firmware from SEUS, it will also allow you to use MP3. Should check howard forums.

[bob0]

ouch! the last sentence sounds nerv rackin. i wouldnt want to have my warranty voided. but then 10 dollars to try...hmmm..sounds interesting, but then i do not want to f-it up...thanx for the post bobo...greatly appreciated....

yea...i was pretty nervous the first time i did it...but the chances are very low, but because there is a chance i felt i should warn you

good luck!

[computer01]

I had this very issue a couple of weeks ago.

I can't believe that Rogers are so cheap that they lock out MP3 ringtones.

Anyhow, I tried the DRM packager but the K790 wouldn't recognize the file so I just flashed it using Wotan. The two most popular flashes are China and Latin America. I chose the Latin America firmware (america2) because I have no interest in Chinese unless it involves a buffet. (Latin America gives English, Spanish and Portuguese.)

Everything works fine and I got a few extra games out of the deal. The phone seems to power on faster and I don't have any of the crappy Rogers branding anymore, including the annoying Rogers jingle at startup.

[scholar]

ooooooooooooooooooo.......so flashin is probably a good way to go...hehehe. im gonna look more into it and hopefully i'll have the mindset to get it done...thnx guys.

[esum_80]

i flashed my k790 the other day and it's working fine.

[scholar]

i flashed my k790 the other day and it's working fine.
what did you do it with? was it difficult? and how much did it cost? thanx...

[bob0]

i used davinci when i flashed my phone
http://www.davinciteam.com/index.php

there should be a set of instructions somewhere on that site...if not the forums for that site on what to do to flash

but you just need the usb cable that came with the phone and costs about 13usd

[Tsukagi]

to do it the drm way, you have to upload via bluetooth, then it will recognize it.

[w_lred]

screw all these ways.... why don't you just UNLOCK your phone for $30 at pacific mall? It'll let you do everything without all this hassle of DRM and individual mumbo jumbo.

[LegiT]

I'm pretty sure the k790a can't be unlocked atm...the DRM packager works fine for me though.
Transfer the files to the main folder (not the subfolders, the area where the Memory Stick and Phone Memory Folder is located) where then the phone will recognize the file and change the file name to something else, and then you get options to either use it as a ringtone etc.

[LeeBear]

screw all these ways.... why don't you just UNLOCK your phone for $30 at pacific mall? It'll let you do everything without all this hassle of DRM and individual mumbo jumbo.

Because you have no idea what you're talking about. You don't need to UNLOCK your phone to get mp3 ringtones, just UNBRAND. If you don't know the difference don't try and contribute. The K790a requires a DB2020 unlocking, you won't get that done for $30 it's more like $100 and I doubt the dealers at pac mall can even do it. Unbranding only costs $20-$30, and DRM packager is free.

To the people who have problem getting the DRM packaged file to work on your phone make sure you are transferring the file over in "phone" mode. I don't think it works if you use "file" mode or an external card reader.

-LeeBear

[w_lred]

Because you have no idea what you're talking about. You don't need to UNLOCK your phone to get mp3 ringtones, just UNBRAND. If you don't know the difference don't try and contribute. The K790a requires a DB2020 unlocking, you won't get that done for $30 it's more like $100 and I doubt the dealers at pac mall can even do it. Unbranding only costs $20-$30, and DRM packager is free.

To the people who have problem getting the DRM packaged file to work on your phone make sure you are transferring the file over in "phone" mode. I don't think it works if you use "file" mode or an external card reader.

-LeeBear

Ok, you don't have to get all sensitive about it. Didn't know i was a step behind you. Anyways, where abouts can you go and get your phone unbranded if you decide to do that?

[hybrid.09]

Ok, you don't have to get all sensitive about it. Didn't know i was a step behind you. Anyways, where abouts can you go and get your phone unbranded if you decide to do that?Sensitive? Your just stupid and wrong. You can't unlock a DB2020 phone (K790a, Z710, W850, etc.) for $30. For $30 they will either unlock a DB2010 phone (W810, W300, etc.) or just debrand it. Yes you can get your K790a debranded, will remove all they're start up images, and enable MP3 ring tones, etc.

If you still need this done, I can do it for you (located in GTA)

[ramaslamma]

Sensitive? Your just stupid and wrong. You can't unlock a DB2020 phone (K790a, Z710, W850, etc.) for $30. For $30 they will either unlock a DB2010 phone (W810, W300, etc.) or just debrand it. Yes you can get your K790a debranded, will remove all they're start up images, and enable MP3 ring tones, etc.

If you still need this done, I can do it for you (located in GTA)


This is one funny response...Hybrid.09 lol ur one of few guys that I know that can unlock a k790a's,:cheesygri

[happyplato]

This is one funny response...Hybrid.09 lol ur one of few guys that I know that can unlock a k790a's,:cheesygri

If you read and understand, then you should know that he said he can unbranded, not unlock.

[hybrid.09]

If you read and understand, then you should know that he said he can unbranded, not unlock.:confused: I said no one will unlock for $30 (first of all because no one can, or it costs way more than that). Unbranding alone is probably that price. Even unlocking with Rogers is $200+

[dave462]

will unbranding the phone get rid of this GAY rogers music player? i just want standard ericsson player. thanks

[Badman]

Trust me, its best to just pay the $10 and unbrand the phone. You will get more features like this plus it will look better.

I made sure i bought my k790a unbranded.

[bubble.tea]

screw all these ways.... why don't you just UNLOCK your phone for $30 at pacific mall? It'll let you do everything without all this hassle of DRM and individual mumbo jumbo.
Just a guess here....Unlocking and Unbranding are not your forte eh?


I'm pretty sure the k790a can't be unlocked atm..
Says who? I can do it.


Sensitive? Your just stupid and wrong...
ouch...that's a hofo-calibre flame comin' outta you here dudio ;).


This is one funny response...Hybrid.09 lol ur one of few guys that I know that can unlock a k790a's,:cheesygri
read it quick didn'tchya ;).


If you read and understand, then you should know that he said he can unbranded, not unlock.
lol you're wrong too. Too many people skimming posts...and not READING THEM tonight...



He said for $30!!! ;)...mind you....hmmm...wonder if I should....hmmmm okay whatever..let's do it!

if you quote this thread, I'll do your K790a's for $30. Yep. Remote Unlock. LIMITED TIME AND QTY ONLY That's how I roll boyz. Out of fairness, let's not SPAM everybody we know about this promo I'm offering, just for those who stumble across it, and quote the correct linked post. IE THIS POST.

[crazdefool]

lol you're wrong too. Too many people skimming posts...and not READING THEM tonight...


how ironic lol.. if you READ the post you would know this was from january when unlocking was down.

[bubble.tea]

how ironic lol.. if you READ the post you would know this was from january when unlocking was down.

lmao, yeah I noticed afterward. It's gettin' late...cut me some slack. It was a long day ;).

[Turbo_M5]

no one will for $30? hahaha

i got my w810 unlocked for $15 at pacific mall, done right infront of me too in 5minutes!

[RLP06]

no one will for $30? hahaha

i got my w810 unlocked for $15 at pacific mall, done right infront of me too in 5minutes!

Dude, that was in Jan 07, PLUS, W810i and K790a are different security systems, DB2020 versus DB2010... I'm sure you could have got your W810i unlocked back then for $15 too...

[vacitah]

u can convert the mp3's to wma format and they work fine as ring tones