How to add ringtones and backup videos on a verizon vx8500 (aka chocolate) for free

This will show you how to build a charge/data cable for the vx8500 (aka chocolate) and how to use the cable for uploading ringtones and backing up purchased vcast videos.

Disclaimer: I am not responsible for the actions of those reading this page. Any damage to phone equipment, any fees incurred, or illegal activity is the fault of the reader, not the poster. I only provide the information for educational purposes only.

Step 1 Gather necessary equipment...

You will need the following:

1 Earpiece adapter for vx8500 (comes with the phone)
2 USB cable to mutilate
3 MicroSD card *optional*
4 Bitpim
5 Drivers (not necessary for linux, as for windows, you're on yor own.
i would try the drivers from my other phone tutorial first, they should work)

Comments

[salarys]

why not try this ringtone maker
I think you can get some help !

[shadowofblood]

I didn't get an adapter with mine... D:<

[iTHROWDOWN]

could this be used for the enV i have an orange one and i know the board in it is diffrent than the silver and green PM me if you know anything nice instructable btw

[joe57005]

if it's from LG, then probably. as long as you have the cables and driver. check bitpim.org's list of supported phones (you may need your model number and firmware/os version.)

[jonnyboy323]

Bit Pim Rocks. Thats what i use at least. I just have the cable from the music essentials kit. Jon

[GorillazMiko]

Cool! Looks like some work to do, but I don't have a Chocolate anyways.