T-Mobile rolls out Nokia 6133
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 3)
Mike Griff @ Oct 23rd 2006 7:23PM
I loved this phone until I found out that T-Mobile decided to strip mp3 ringtones from it......
Idiots....
Scott @ Oct 24th 2006 1:08PM
So has anyone gotten one of these yet? I have a 6131 and a 6126 (these are basicly the same as the 6133), and both of them take microSD for memory expansion. The 6133 on all of the sites (including tmobile.com and nokiausa.com) all say that this takes miniSD. Does anyone but me think that this is a typo?
Jordan @ Oct 26th 2006 1:13PM
WOW, I have this phone, and it is amazing.
About Mike Griff's comment though -
I just tried to set an mp3 ringtone, and he's right, it is locked. I didn't know that until he said that.
Luckily I don't usually use that feature, but I'm a little ticked off that I just switched from Verizon only to find out that T-Mobile is pulling the same crap.
Elite1 @ Oct 30th 2006 1:53AM
I just got this today... I love this phone. Its true that you can't use mp3's as ringtones but there is a somewhat simple fix. If you convert those mp3's to WMA files, they play fine as ringtones...
Jasmina @ Jun 5th 2007 9:37AM
i cant set my mp3 files as ringtones...i tried to convert them to wma. or acc files nd it still wont let me set them as ringtones...however when i change the format to an amr file it works but it kind of sounds like i recorded it...i heard tht there is an unlock code for the phone so if anyone has it would u please email it to me...thxx! nd if anyone has a solution to this please reply....thank you
p.s i have a nokia 6133 phone
Mayra @ Jul 12th 2007 11:12PM
How can i change my mp3 ringtones to wma???
andrew @ Nov 4th 2006 6:57PM
thanks for the last post. when i get this phone i will convert one mp3 to wma for my ringtone
Justine @ Nov 15th 2006 12:11PM
Hey. on the Nokia 6133 does anyone know the unlock code to where you can be able to use MP3's as ringtones?!? I had a ton on mp3's on my razr that i used as ringtones and i sent them to my nokia and i'm pissed that it wont work. someone help before i scream.
adrian @ Nov 21st 2006 5:19PM
One solution for the MP3 ringtone problem, is to convert them to WMA files. Yes, its a hassle, but atleast tmobile doesn't put an ugly GUI. (yes, I know its a nokia).
I just got this phone free from tmobile after I signed a new contract and a new number, and it blows my Motorola v635 away in terms of camera quality, GUI, and simplicity. I don't think I'll ever go back to Motorola.
Linda @ Nov 23rd 2006 3:46PM
does anyone know how the stupid mp3 works? i dont know what to do to upload any music from my computer into this stupid phone which is ticking me off. erghhh!
chris @ Dec 8th 2006 9:53AM
Has anyone experienced the following - phone shutting off & on on it's own - serfing on it's own - down loading ringtones on it's own "all of which I'm getting charged for but have not initiated????
please help!!!!!!
TerryFan @ Dec 9th 2006 1:30AM
how do I convert Mp3 format to WMA?? please help. I'm soo peeved off that the user's manual said it supports mp3 ringtone but turned out to the totoally opposite.
SylverC @ Dec 17th 2006 2:51AM
download mediamonkey (free) from cnet.com to convert mp3 files to WMA. enjoy! I agree w/everyone, not being able to use MP3 files directly for ringtones is obnoxious!
Claudio @ Dec 20th 2006 1:29AM
another easy route to use .mp3 ring tones is to convert them to .amr format. If you have the Nokia PC suite installed use the Nokia Multimedia Player to open the .mp3 then "save as" .amr The .amr files will play as ring tones in the 6133.
Robzito @ Dec 24th 2006 5:54PM
in order for you guys to use your own ringtones on this phone your going to have to save the ringtones to your micro card also make sure that instead of mp3 files they are wma files and they are encoded at 44, this should solve your problems... peace
Brad @ Dec 28th 2006 6:35AM
In order to play MP#'s as a ring tone, you must unlock the phone. Thankfully, T-Mobile is very friendly in supplying unlock codes.
Just call T-Mobile, go through the automated menu, and when you speak to a customer representative, just say you wish to obtain the unlock code for the phone. They are very friendly about it. They just need you to verify your account information, then they will ask for your serial number and email address. Within 72 hours, they will email you the unlock code and instructions.
As for the reason the feature is locked at the time of purchase was due to severe pressure from the RIAA. Regardless, T-Mobile will happily obtain the unlock code for you. It just takes a couple of days because they have to obtain it from the manufacturer of the cell phone.
zeze_74 @ Sep 1st 2007 2:57PM
hi, sorry to say that you are kind of mistaken,
first: mp3 can't be used as ringtone even if you unlock the phone.the only way to make it happen is to FLASH/UPGRADE your phone :)
second: t-mobile unlock your phone ONLY if you're over a year customer !!
Razan
Michael B @ Sep 7th 2007 12:07PM
When you went through unlocking procedure with T-mobile, did it specify that you must INSERT NON-TMobile SIM CARD IN THE PHONE FIRST ????
Is there way to bypass that idiotic requirement ???
Where on earth will i get another non t-mobile SIM card just to unlock the phone ???
And speaking on the whole issue - technical challenges aside - WHY ON EARTH FEDERAL GOVERNMENT DOES NOT BAN PHONE LOCKING PRACTICE ??? I am sure it is illegal from anti-monoply laws point of view !!! Nobody ever does it in Europe ! Why put consumers in such hussle ? We are already forced to sign 1 or 2-years lock contracts to get ducking discounts on the phone which is obsolete in 6 mo ! Is it just because nobody in consumers protection agencies ever brought a law-suite or brought up an issue ???
Bryant Manning @ Jan 7th 2007 4:10PM
The unlock code that T-mobile sent me doesn't work to unlock mp3's as ringtones. How did you get yours to work?
jaybaby @ Jun 29th 2008 3:11PM
i would like for you to please help me in converting my songs into the nokia 6133. i had a motorola and now i want my songs on the nokia please email me with an aswer
Thursday @ Jan 8th 2007 4:47PM
I'm a T-Mobile Emp, just switched from the Motorola v360 to this phone. The v360 worked beautifully for over a year and was just starting to wear out. So far after a week of use I've no complaints about the 6133--MP3 ringtones would be nice, but converting to AAC/WMA is nothing too rough. It's also true that the camera is terrible at night, which may be a bit of a deal-breaker for some but I've always considered it *optional*.
I think my bottom line is that this device handles media files wonderfully--including streaming them to the bluetooth headset--handles mobile web browsing extremely well for a basic handset, and is quick to power on and load from the Transflash MiniSD and SIM Card. There are missing tweaks, true, but overall I'm impressed.
Natepro @ Jan 29th 2007 2:06AM
I've tried switching the mp3's to WMA and to AAC both, and neither format allows me to use it as a ringtone. Is there a step somewhere that I'm missing?
xxxol @ Feb 10th 2007 11:50AM
I cant figure out how to use the FM radio, through the blue tooth headset. It always says to connect an inhancement device, meaning it wants the wired head set to be plugged in. You can use the media player and Music (mp3) player through the blue tooth, Why would you not be able to enjoy FM radio that way aswell?
anyone?
Alan @ Oct 15th 2007 3:47PM
Simply put,
The wired headset is also the FM antenna. The one in the phone is not the right type of antenna to get good FM or AM signals.
JB @ Feb 11th 2007 1:14PM
xxxol: The antenna for the radio is fed in over the wired headset. If you have a dead one, you can cut off the cord and just keep it plugged in. Not the best reception, but it's something. A bit annoying, but workable.
Re: MP3 Ringtones: phonesherpa.com can make workable ones for you... I don't actually know what the magic is, though.
aki @ Mar 6th 2007 7:22PM
please send me by free nokia 6133 phone restricted code!
aki @ Mar 6th 2007 7:46PM
plese send me the phone restricted code i can't use because of this kind of problem
aki @ Mar 7th 2007 4:57PM
please send me the phone restricted code i can't use becaus of this your best nokia T-mobile!
PluckyDog @ Mar 14th 2007 3:44PM
Who ever put the message below in - YOU ARE WONDERFUL!!!!! Do you have any idea how much time and energy I have used up calling my service provider, manufacturer, phone unlockers, etc.???!!! I was ready to smash this phone (which I love so much) and by an unlocked one for way too much money! I now love this phone again and am very happy! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
" 5. I just got this today... I love this phone. Its true that you can't use mp3's as ringtones but there is a somewhat simple fix. If you convert those mp3's to WMA files, they play fine as ringtones... "
Tom Ramirez @ Mar 14th 2007 11:57PM
Just got this phone from my mom (T-mobile), I think this phone is cool but no one here in the philippines knows how to unlock it (to use for local network). Maybe somebody (readers) might be able to help me. Thanks.
Jeepguy @ Mar 15th 2007 11:20AM
Hey all. I tried converting the MP3 to a WMA...and I assumed "44" mean 44,000 hz or whatever. But nothing seemed to work. So I converted them to WAV files...and viola. Worked perfectly. There is a free program you can get from cnet.com its called the "audacity player". Its small, simple, and you should be able to crop your sound file...since you dont listen to the whole song during a ringing session, you can reduce its size, or only play a certain part. The music player also plays the wav file without issue... Just another solution.
STANLEY @ Mar 17th 2007 2:56PM
hello,
REF: NOKIA 6133
could you please assist me with the t-mobile unlock code. EMAIL : sdos777@hotmail.com
THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON HOW TO USE WMA AS RING TONE.
THANKS,
STANLEY
vanessa @ Mar 23rd 2007 10:01PM
I just got this phone off ebay and my phone is locked does anyone have the code please help..
Sharde @ Mar 25th 2007 5:39PM
well my friend game me MP3 based ringtones and as everyone has said IT DOESN'T WORK. i still don't get how you convert the ringtones from your phone, on your computer, than somehow get it back to your phone. someone please explain =/
kaddu @ Mar 25th 2007 7:37PM
Cannot send or recieve pictures msgs. When trying to send a pic msg...it says "picture msg settings not defined"...T-mobile couldnt help...how do i get pic message configuration settings on my 6133? how do i get that software? from where? pls help.
T @ Mar 25th 2007 11:40PM
Can anyone who successfully unlocked his/her T-Mobile Nokia 6133 (USA) contact me? I need help to unlock this device. Thanks for any help.
-Tom
can @ Mar 26th 2007 12:30PM
REF: NOKIA 6133
could you please assist me with the t-mobile unlock code. EMAIL : bergcanc@yahoo.com
THANK YOU FOR THE INFO ON HOW TO USE WMA AS RING TONE.
THANKS,
can
MPC @ Mar 29th 2007 6:47PM
2 questions:
1)How do you play mp3s on the Nokia 6133?
&
2)How do you get the FM radio?
Please help me out with these.
Jesse St. Clair @ Mar 31st 2007 3:13AM
Okay, I just tried calling t-mobile about getting an unlock code for my nokia 6133. She obviously had no idea what I was talking about, and said something about me being on a smart access account. I had no idea what she was talking about by that. Did I just get a hold of a dumb blonde or what?
If anyone can help me please do shoot me an email at:
jesse59672@yahoo.com
Thanks very much
Jonnyomega1 @ Jun 28th 2007 7:13PM
I used to work for TMO, SmartAccess set a limit on how high your bill can go, I think the limit was $150. If you go over the limit they temporaily cut off your service. Almost like prepaid but you get a bill. After you been with TMO for a year you can switch to a regular accout with no restrictions. I would try calling again they hire people all the time, and they don't really train people properly, call again and ask if you can have the subsidy unlock code for your phone. Hope this helps.
Ali @ Mar 31st 2007 2:22PM
Can some one please send me the unlocking code? E-mail phenix1819@hotmail.com
JEANNIE @ Mar 31st 2007 6:51PM
i'M REALLY PISSED OFF at T-Mobile. They shut my sevice off. I have a high bill because a friend took off with a phone and charged up a lot. I worked out a payment option with T-Mobile, thought the payment was going to come out of my checking auotmatic it didn't so I went in and made the payment myself it was one day earlier then supposed to. So they shut me down because I made a payment early. I talked and talked to them they won't do anything and the bad thing is I just got the brand new Nokia 6133 and can't even use it!!!!!!! T-Mobile sucks
Lynn @ Apr 4th 2007 12:24PM
Hey Tom. I had the same problem as you. I called T-mobile and explained to them. You have to wait a 90 day period after purchasing the phone before they give you what they call a subsidy code i think. and you had to have had air time added no more than 30 days before you call them. They'll ask u for the serial number of the phone and the mobile number u got when you purchased the phone. I didn't have any problems after my 90 day period was up. i've just recently unlocked my phone within the past 2 days and i've had no problems with it.
Lynn @ Apr 4th 2007 12:26PM
and i forgot to mention it takes 24 hours b4 they email the unlock / subsidy code to you.
diana @ Apr 5th 2007 9:34PM
I need to know how to convert mp3 format songs into WMA , WAV or .aac if I don't have the Nokia Pc suite. Can it be done using the phone??
Juan @ Apr 10th 2007 4:42PM
I've experienced some problems with some java games that I used in my phone, it gives me application error messages and under details it shows problem while loading class. can some one help me on how to trouble shoot this?
juagarcia@sbcglobal.net
Bob @ Apr 12th 2007 11:09AM
I currently have a T-mobile prepaid phone. I want to buy a Nokia 6133 on ebay that is for T-mobile (not unlocked) and just transfer my sim card from my old pre-paid phone to the 6133. Can anyone comment on whether this will work or not? I don't want to buy the phone (again, it is for T-moble and it is NOT unlocked) and not be able to use my pre-paid sim card on it. Thanks very much for your help!
Matt @ Apr 14th 2007 1:09PM
Third-Party Applications are not supported with the T-Mobile version of this phone. I just talked with Nokia support who verified that T-Mobile will not let these applications access their network. If you plan to use Opera web browser, Gmail app, Google Maps app, or any of the java apps you like, then stay away from this phone.
diana @ Apr 16th 2007 10:25AM
can someone send me the unlocking code for th nokia 6133???
carrie @ Apr 23rd 2007 1:23AM
can someone send me the unlock code? I tried calling customer service, they said they had no idea what I was talking about....
carriespencer@hotmail.com
thanks!