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Links to FAQs (Frequently asked questions) related to cell phones.
Which formats are used by the other brands of phones, like Samsung, Ericsson or
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Which formats are used by the other brands of phones, like Samsung, Ericsson or Siemens?
Does my [brand of your phone] have a custom ringtone function?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Does my [brand of your phone] have a custom ringtone function?
Ringtone, Ringer Tone, Melody, Tune, what's the proper term exactly?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Ringtone, Ringer Tone, Melody, Tune, what's the proper term exactly?
After converting a ringtone, the notes are right but it is too slow or rapid, wh
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: After converting a ringtone, the notes are right but it is too slow or rapid, why?
Where can I get technical support for ringtones issues?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Where can I get technical support for ringtones issues?
How can I download free ringtones for Sprint PCS or Nextel?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How can I download free ringtones for Sprint PCS or Nextel?
What is Smart Messaging?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: What is Smart Messaging?
Where can I get ringtones for my phone?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Where can I get ringtones for my phone?
How do I add a ringtone to my Nokia phone?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How do I add a ringtone to my Nokia phone?
How do I transfer ringtones with the RTTTL (or Nokring) format?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How do I transfer ringtones with the RTTTL (or Nokring) format?
Why do ringtones have to be delivered to my phone by SMS?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Why do ringtones have to be delivered to my phone by SMS?
How do I transfer ringtones with the Nokia binary format?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How do I transfer ringtones with the Nokia binary format?
How Do I Distinguish A Nokring/RTTTL ringtone from other ringtones?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How Do I Distinguish A Nokring/RTTTL ringtone from other ringtones?
Why can't I just copy and paste and send myself a ringtone?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Why can't I just copy and paste and send myself a ringtone?
How many Ringtones can I carry in my phone?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How many Ringtones can I carry in my phone?
Why do some sites ask me to pay in order for them to send a new ringtone to my p
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Why do some sites ask me to pay in order for them to send a new ringtone to my phone?
I just entered a ringtone in my phone using Uniring and it does not work, why?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: I just entered a ringtone in my phone using Uniring and it does not work, why?
How do I add a ringtone to my [your phone's brand] phone?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How do I add a ringtone to my [your phone's brand] phone?
What's the buzz about Ringtones exactly?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: What's the buzz about Ringtones exactly?
What is the iMelody ringtones format?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: What is the iMelody ringtones format?
I'm planning to buy a phone. Do they all have equivalent ringtone engines?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: I'm planning to buy a phone. Do they all have equivalent ringtone engines?
What are polyphonic ringtones?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: What are polyphonic ringtones?
How do I convert Nokia ringtones to my phone's format?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: How do I convert Nokia ringtones to my phone's format?
So, is there a copyright issue with Ringtones?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: So, is there a copyright issue with Ringtones?
What happens once my phone receives a ringtone sent by SMS?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: What happens once my phone receives a ringtone sent by SMS?
Instead of using ringtones composed by other persons, how do I compose my own?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Instead of using ringtones composed by other persons, how do I compose my own?
Do all phones allow programmable ringtones?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Do all phones allow programmable ringtones?
Why can't some phones not receive ringtones by SMS or wap download?
This page of the Ringtones FAQ answers the following question: Why can't some phones not receive ringtones by SMS or wap download?
The Number Portability FAQ
Learn everything you need to know about switching to a new cell phone carrier while keeping your phone number.
The Cellular FAQ
How to get rid of an old cell phone? How to shop for a new one? What is the "third generation"? Find answers to these questions and more.
The Ringtones FAQ
Learn how to change your phone's ringing tone.
The Logos and Graphics FAQ
All you need to know about Operator Logos, cell phone screensavers, graphics and graphic caller ID.
The SMS FAQ
An overview of the Short Message Service (SMS)
The Nokia FAQ
Answers to questions that are frequently asked in the usenet newsgroup alt.cellular.nokia with regards to special uses of some Nokia phones. Clarifies a good wealth of myths.
The Wireless FAQ
Various basic questions answered about wireless networks and cellular phones.

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