How to Change Ringtones on a Blackberry

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You knew your old cell phone by it's unique and identifiable ringtone, but you just bought a brand new Blackberry Pearl. If you don't want your Blackberry to sound like everyone else's, learn to change its ringtone. Altering a few simple settings enables you to change the ringtone whenever you feel like it.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Blackberry Pearl 8100

Step 1

Go to the Blackberry's Home screen. Choose the "Profiles" icon. Click the trackwheel.
Step 2

Select a desired profile from: Loud, Vibrate, Quiet, Normal, Phone Only and Off. Click the trackwheel.
Step 3

Select the "Edit" option.
Step 4

Scroll to your desired event. Click the trackwheel.
Step 5

Select the "Edit" option and scroll to "Tune." Click the trackwheel.
Step 6

Open the Main menu by clicking the trackwheel again.
Step 7

Find and select the "Save" option.
Step 8

Push the "Escape" button on the side of the Blackberry to return to the "Profiles" screen.
Step 9

Check to see that the profile you just changed is highlighted. Click the trackwheel.
Step 10

Select "Enable."

Tips & Warnings

Keep your environment in mind when you change your ringtone. If you carry your Blackberry to work with you, be professional and stick with something simple. Save the sexy or silly songs for more informal environments.
If you can't find a Blackberry ringtone that you like, create a new one. Use environmental sounds such as a kid laughing, a horn honking or an engine revving.