Call Tones

[Procter]

Originally Posted by auto_exec

Actually, nevermind. I figured this out on my own, no need to install anything. Here's what I did:

First step: Change your user agent.

**NOTE: I've added an attachment .zip file containing a reg key of mine before and after (using latest stock Sprint ROM). I assume any other Mogul's would be the same. Should save you some typing.

1) Browse to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Internet Settings/5.0
Here you'll want to back up (export) the entire "User Agent" key.

2) Browse to: HKLM/Software/Microsoft/Windows/CurrentVersion/Internet Settings/5.0/User Agent
Change the below keys to appear as listed:

Desc=Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0
Platform=Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0
UA-Language=Windows 98; PalmSource/hspr-H102; Blazer/4.0

Second half: Set up proxy connection, get to page, make a bookmark.
1) Go to Start->Settings->Connections->Advanced->Select Networks->New.
2) In the General tab, I gave it the name "Calltones" (doesn't really matter).
3) Go to the Proxy Settings tab, check "this network connects to the internet" and "this network uses a proxy server". Set proxy server to 68.28.31.33.
4) In the Modem tab, hit "New" and set it up as:

"Enter a Name:" Calltone
"Select a modem:" Cellular line

Hit next... for the number, use #777. Hit next. Leave the username/pass/domain blank, hit Finish.

4) Still in the Modem tab, click and hold the new "Calltone" setup you just created. Hit Connect. A username prompt will come up, just leave everything blank and hit "OK".
5) WITHOUT leaving the connection settings screen, start up PIE or Opera (or whatever browser you're using) and go to vision.sprintpcs.com. In the search box, type "Call tones" and hit search. My first result is simply "Call tones". Click on that. Once the page loads, add a bookmark.
6) Here you should be able to restore the registry key you backed up earlier, so that your user agent goes back to normal. Going forward, you should not need the registry settings or proxy. You can restore the registry key you saved off earlier and continue to use the bookmark you made. I believe the phone will auto-default you back to your normal "Sprint" connection, so I don't think you'll really need to delete the "Calltones" setup.

Let me know if this doesn't work for you, it seems to be working fine for me so far. I added a "Freebie" call tone to my line for one specific number... the bookmark looks like it may expire eventually (some kind of session id on it, I think), but I'm not sure. I've only been using it for about an hour, it's still working with all other settings reverted.

Hope that helps!




Update #1 - many hours later, my bookmark is still working... I did get a "your session has expired" error, but was able to continue accessing by simply browsing to the bookmark again. Also, after trying to add a premium (paid) call tone, I got a message like "your playlist is empty" or something.. however, by going back to the first page (bookmark) and going to "My Call Tones", I was able to see the new call tone listed and assign a number to it. Not sure whether or not this $2.50 will show up on the bill or not... it'll be interesting to see.

Update #2 - I just found the following on my line under "Change Plan Add-ons": "Active CallTones in FunDial Included"

I'm using Touch and this trick didn't work out. Followed your instruction and every step seemed to be working until the "search" part. The search results were simply some specific music links (other websites), and I didn't get the calltone page (vision home) in the search results.

[CyberMonkey]

Here's what I don't understand.
How can a particular phone not be compatible with the call tones?
As far as I know, call tones don't have anything to do with the phones, it's not like the call tone is a feature of the phones, it's a feature of Sprint overall.

[latinsbest]

I tried this to the step and I am able to connect (well it appears to do so) and when I try to go to that page it loads 0kb and leaves me with a blank page. IE just simply fails to work with this. Any suggestions?

[manthony6567]

it dosent work for me it keeps connecting sprint and when i change so call tone can be the main the thing will make it go bak to sprint

[manthony6567]

on the sprint website i dont know how it happened it briefly let me get into the call tone section with my mogul i didnt act fast enough and accidently i closed the window i was close to buying a tone i tried it again now it denies my entrance

[smassele]

what is the id number mannnnnnnnnnnn...is it the esn dec, or the esn hex, or the serial number...or what is it?

[momo12683]

can someone help me... i am not very tech savy. how do i do step one... i have a touchpro and really would like to get the call tones and be on the same page as everyone else.

[momo12683]

Originally Posted by Procter

I'm using Touch and this trick didn't work out. Followed your instruction and every step seemed to be working until the "search" part. The search results were simply some specific music links (other websites), and I didn't get the calltone page (vision home) in the search results.

im have no luck either...what am i missing?

[kaeslumz]

go back to to page 1 and follow those instructions from kaos when you change your proxy server..it works..just follow the directions!

[kristin]

Ok I was able to get this to work as far as being able to navigate to the call tone site through my phone (Sprint Touch Pro) and purchase my call tone. When I signed onto Sprint.com through my computer and looked in my content manager it said my call tone was turned on set to default and everything. However, when I call my phone it still just rings instead of playing my song. A call to Sprint customer service was no help at all. Firsts they told me to cut the phone off and back on and all that crap. When that didn't work they said they checked my account and that I do not have any purchased call tones on my account (even though I was looking at the screen that says you have already purchased this call tone or whatever it says in the digital lounge)THEN they told me my phone was not compatable with call tones. Ugh any ideas?