How Do I Transfer MP3 Files To My SGH-A257 (Magnet) Phone?

Via New Samsung PC Studio

Note: If the Bluetooth feature is currently active on the phone, USB communication between devices will not be available. To transfer files to or from the phone, turn off the Bluetooth functionality or click here for instructions.

Important!: Prior to connecting the USB cable to the handset, install the latest version of the Samsung PC Studio application. This application installs the necessary USB drivers onto your PC. For a free download of the New Samsung PC Studio, go to http://www.samsung.com/us/support.

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE DURING THE MP3 FILE TRANSFER

To transfer MP3 files, using the New Samsung PC Studio & a USB cable, to a PC follow the steps below:

1. Connect the USB cable to both the phone's Headset jack/Adapter jack & the PC's USB slot
• When successfully connected, the phone will show the connected icon  on the top of the display



2. The New Samsung PC Studio program will automatically appear on the PC
3. Click on the SGH-A257 icon  , located in the upper right corner, to open a box showing the handset's internal memory
4. Double click on the Audio folder then double click on the Downloaded Tones folder

   

1. Click on the My Computer icon  , located in the upper left corner, to open a box showing the PC's  internal memory
2. Navigate to the PC's MP3 file location, or destination
3. Drag and Drop or Copy (or Cut) and Paste the MP3 files between the My Computer box and the SGH-A257 box or vice versa

   

4. After the successful transfer of the MP3 file(s), click on OK in the Device Explorer or My Computer box
5. Now it is safe to disconnect the USB data cable from the two devices

WARNING: DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE DURING THE MP3 FILE TRANSFER

Hints & Tips:

• Make sure the USB data cable is compatible with your phone model. You can always check for the correct data cable by looking at the model number on http://www.samsungwireless.com in your phone's accessories section.
• Remember to select file formats and file sizes supported by the phone when uploading files to the phone from the PC.

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MP3 ringtones can also be Downloaded through Shop Tones, a service offered through the AT&T network. Shop Tones is a paid subscription service offered by AT&T. Please contact AT&T for subscription information such a pricing and availability in your area as well as information on how to download the MP3 ringtones.

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For more information on the SGH-A257 (Magnet) click here.