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    looking for 2 freeware programs

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by snowbrdkid, Oct 29, 2006.

  1. snowbrdkid

    snowbrdkid Notebook Consultant

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    I just got a razr. I was wondering if anyone knew of a freeware program for data transfer on it. I already have the cable. Also, does anyone know of a freeware program that can shorten mp3's and change the bitrate and such to make it smaller?
     
    snowbrdkid, Oct 29, 2006
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    Cheetah Audio Converter can encode Mp3s at different bitrates. Audacity can cut Mp3s. Both are free.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 30, 2006
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    Google either Bitpim or P2KCommander. Both allow you to transfer mp3s and such over to phones. I believe it's a little more in-depth with motos than it should be. Nevertheless I know they work, I just god done using them.
     
    ttupa, Oct 30, 2006
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    snowbrdkid Notebook Consultant

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    i can connect my phone, i just can send anything to it for some reason
     
    snowbrdkid, Oct 31, 2006
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    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Welcome to the manufacturers "protecting" you from doing something that may or may not be illegal, that may or may not be covered under Fair Use doctrine.

    You won't be able to do that unless you update the firmware for your phone. It's possibly, but risky, and may remove some features from the phone.

    Don't say I didn't warn you.
     
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    ya thats what all the "do it yourself" guides say...downgrade the firmware. I just want to transfer ringtones to my phone :(. mabe ill breakdown and buy the software
     
    snowbrdkid, Nov 1, 2006
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