How to Download Ringtones Using a USB Cable
Many cell phones can connect to a computer. Although some phones can connect using Bluetooth technology, many cell phones still require the use of a USB cable in order to connect to a PC. However, once the connection between the phone and the computer is made, you can transfer files from the computer, such as ring tones, directly to the phone so they can be played on the cellular device.
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Instructions
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Determine if any special software is needed to connect your phone to the computer. While most phones will act as a generic drive when connected to a computer, other phones (older phones in particular), may need software made by the manufacturer in order to connect to a PC. Contact your manufacturer to see if any software is needed.
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Install any software needed for the computer to communicate with the device.
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Connect the phone to the computer via the USB cables to install the drivers needed for the phone to work on the PC. Open up the software for transferring files, if applicable. Otherwise proceed to the next step.
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Open up "My Computer" then click on the drive that has your phone's name on it.
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Open the folder containing the ring tones you want downloaded onto the phone.
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Drag the ring tones to your phone's folder. If there is a Music or Ringtones folder, place the file in there.
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Tips & Warnings
Keep the size of your ring tones in mind as you copy them over to your phone.
