Cell phones forum: Unlocking MP3s on LG VX8300 for Verizon

Ok ill try that as soon as i get my phone. Thank you for replying.

1. Get a SanDisk microSD Transflash card--1GB max or you'll waste money. (You can pick the card up at a Verizon store.)

2. Format your microSD card using the phone's built-in utility--very important. (see Settings & Tools/Memory/Card Memory).

3. Use the adapter (supplied with the microSD card) along with an SD card reader to transfer mp3s from you computer to the card. (Protected content from iTunes and others won't play; you eed plain vanilla mp3s.)

4. Enable mp3 on your phone via the Services Menu, and select (or press): End/Ok/0000000/11/.mp3 Enable

5. Install your microSD in the phone and enjoy the music.

6. See carrienkat's post on how to program the play keys on the front of the phone to work with mp3s.

Notes:

The phone really only supports 1GB max, which I found out ''the hard way.'' I had put a quite a few mp3 files on the VZW-unformated card (i.e., the card was formatted by SanDisk), and things seemed okay, except the phone reported a negative number for memory used. The mp3s played okay, so I decided to put some more songs on: a lot more--like more than a gig. When I tried to play the songs, the phone rejected (errored on) each file, saying the file format was not supported. So what to do? I decided to format the card using the phone's own card formatting utility (see Settings & Tools/Memory/Card Memory). (The utility asks for your lock code, which is by default, the last four digits of your phone number.) I checked the available memory on the newly-formatted card, and it was only 1GB vice the 2GB I had begun with (bummer!); then I loaded up my music, and it played just fine.

Bottom Line: Get a 1GB microSD card; format it in the phone; transfer your mp3s to the card; insert the card; and enjoy the music.

On your card is there a lock switch?

I put the adapter into the computer but now i dont know how to get songs onto it? what program do i open to get them on there?

go buy a music kit at verizon for $20.

Whats the problem with Verizon? I'm pretty sure you can only use sever specific cell phones. I've never had a problem getting great service with Verizon no matter where I travel. I don't get why everyone has Verizon (far more expensive) but they do, so it makes great use of the free IN calling thing.

i would really, really like to know also, thanks

Hello. Can you please tell me how can I use mp3 on my phone? (I have the same phone). Thanks !

Did anyone help you solve this mystery? I just got my phone and it's annoying how you can't seem to get mp3s to become your ringtones. If you have a solution, could you please help me?
Thanks!

http://www.theringtonemaker.com/ I downloaded this Program and Bought the Liceince. (?) For 12 something. At the site has a list of compatable phones; you can even test yours first. It will take any Song from your Music collection, allow you to Trim it up to 30 Sec. I believe, then send it two ways; If your phone is Java , it will send you a link ( Bookmark it ) were you go to enter the Code to download and Save. If your w/ vzw, I was supprised to see most of the phones Compatable. But remmember, like e-mailing an mp3, you first have to change / add to the end extension .midi. When I send mine to my LG 9900, I can save it both as a Ringtone and / or Sound. You can also send Pic.'s, etc. **Sick of the DRM Game ? -- http://www.soundtaxi.info/ is another download that will Convert your WMA's, etc. to DRM Free MPs Format.

Another good idea is to keep your file names short and sweet and use underscores instead of spaces. This goes for putting regular MP3s on your microSD card, as well. The phone won't see songs with long filenames. A nice freeware utility is ReNamer: http://www.den4b.com/downloads.php?project=ReNamer

Rob

Hi, thanks for info. It works! But when I try to use the keys on the front, it won't work. It turns on, I see the songs and it shuts offf. Any help?

You say in the forum that you press...

menu
0000000
11
then enable mp3 however after I choose 11 I get ESN and the number no choice to pick enable mp3 what do I do?

I also have the 8300 with the new os, all u gotta do is put your songs in the my_music folder, but make sure the names are short. If the song title is to long the player will not pick it up. ENJOY! : )