Download MP3 (for most phones)
Please follow these steps to deliver the file to your phone and save as a ringtone:
1. FIRST, save the ringtone to your computer by right-clicking on the appropriate link above; choose “Save Target As.” Download the ringtone and save it to a location on your computer where you can later find it. The ringtone is titled: “Humpback Whale Songs Recorded By Roger Payne.”
2. NEXT, transfer the ringtone to your cell phone. To do this, attach the ringtone in a new e-mail message and send the ringtone via e-mail to your cell phone number. The e-mail address of your cell phone is determined by your wireless carrier and its Web service (be sure to input your 10-digit cell phone number). See list of examples below. NOTE: Please confirm your cell phone’s e-mail address with your wireless provider.
Example for:
*AT&T Wireless: 9205551212@mms.att.net
* T-Mobile: phonenumber@tmomail.net
* Virgin Mobile: phonenumber@vmobl.com
* AT&T: phonenumber@mms.att.net
* Sprint: phonenumber@messaging.sprintpcs.com
* Verizon: phonenumber@vzwpix.com
* Nextel: phonenumber@messaging.nextel.com
3. NEXT from your cell phone, open the text message with the attached ringtone
4. SAVE the file to your cell phone as a ringtone. (Contact your wireless provider if you require assistance with this step).
5. You are done!
FAQ and Troubleshooting:
It didn’t work. Can you help?
Your cell phone may not be capable of receiving multimedia files from a text message. The ringtone formats being offered on oceanalliance.org are mp3 (for most phones) and m4r (for iPhones). Contact your wireless carrier for further assistance.
Are all phones able to download new ringtones?
Most newer cell phones can accept ringtones. Some older cell phones or cell phones without data capability may not be able to accept the ringtone. We suggest that you contact your wireless carrier to confirm that your cell phone is capable of converting an mp3 file to a ringtone.
Why does the Ocean Alliance ringtone sound better on some phones?
The sound quality of the ringtone should be good in most cell phone devices. Your cell phone device may convert the file to a different format, in which case the quality of the ringtone can vary.
Is there a charge for the Ocean Alliance ringtone?
Ocean Alliance is offering the ringtone file free of charge. However, your donations are greatly appreciated!
Click here to donate.
Happy ‘whale-calling’ and thank you for supporting Ocean Alliance’s whale and ocean conservation initiatives!