Hey guys,
I've found an easy way to implement custom mp3 files into the game. The radio station .nfx files are actually renamed mp3's. Even better: they're only recorded in 96 kbit / 32 KHz, but GTA3 plays 192 kbit / 44 KHz files just as well.
This is how to add your own files:
1. Download mergemp3 (freeware, search Google) and start it
2. Put all your mp3 files into the track list
3. Chose View -> Preferences and check the "Merge using raw stream mode" box, click "OK"
4. Press Ctrl+M or chose File -> Merge
5. Select save location and name the file CHAT.mp3; after the merging process is finished, rename the file to CHAT.nfx
6. Overwrite the file CHAT.nfx on your phone (sdcard/Android/data/com.rockstar.gta3/files/GTA3/audio) with your newly created file.
7. Start the game and select the "Chatterbox" radio station - voilá
There's no apparent size limit - the original files take up only 15-20 MB of space, but I've created a 717 MB CHAT.nfx file, and it's playing just fine.
Of course, you can also replace any other radio station, or you can replace all of them - CD changer style ;-)
Have fun!!
I tried this, but couldn't get it to work. How can i overwrite the file? I had to copy it(CHAT.nfx) to the folder and then delete the old file(CHAT.nfx). But it didn't work..
What exactly didn't work? Did you still hear the Chatterbox station? Or was there no audio at all on this channel?
Two shots in the dark: I can confirm this method works with mp3's in 128, 160 & 192 kbit, all with constant bitrate. Have you saved your mp3's with variable and/or higer bitrate? Maybe that causes issues, I'll try to check it out - right now I'm replacing all 9 radio stations with custom audio (1.5 GB of audio data) that contains some VBR files.
Second, are you sure your file is named correctly? I use MyPhone Explorer to copy files for instance, but instead of overwriting the old file, MPE renames the new one, so it's better to backup & delete the original CHAT.nfx first, then copy the custom file.
Cheers!
So... the bitrate setting shouldn't cause any problems. I've just played an Amazon mp3 download in GTA, IIRC that's 320 kbit VBR or something like that.
How large is your CHAT.nfx? I haven't tried more than the beforementioned 717 MB, and the 9 custom files I'm using now are all between 130 and 200 MB in size.
1. I named the file correctly.
2. The radio station(chatterbox) didnt play anything and it skipped to the "radio off" and after you couldnt change the channel anymore, it was stuck to "radio off"
3. All my mp3's are 128 or higher
Strange. How large is your nfx file? And did you merge your mp3's with MergeMp3? Have you tried copying a single mp3 file as CHAT.nfx to see if it works at all?
My file was 64MB and yes I merged it with mergemp3's. Haven't tried the single file, will give it a go and let you know
Ok, I tried the single file and the same thing happend it skipped to the radio off sign
Right, let's try this:
unzip the attachment to your game dir (mount/sdcard/Android/data/com.rockstar.gta3/files/GTA3/audio), overwriting the existing CHAT.nfx.
This sound file works on my phone. Just for the record, I'm not violating any copyright here, it's a free mp3 I've downloaded from www.steveunruh.com and renamed to CHAT.nfx.
Hope this helps. Btw, which phone model do you have?
Merry Christmas ;-)
Hi, thx for the reply becuase your file worked. The difference is that your file is actually a nfx file, while mine even after renaming it to CHAT.nfx still remains a mp3 file, if you know what I mean. That's the problem. How did you change your mp3 file to nfx file?
Merry Xmas to you too!
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UPDATE:
Ok, I got it working now, all I had to do was change the file extension to nfx(folder options and unclicked the hide extensions box)
Thx for all of your help and have a happy New Year as well
Glad I could help, have fun
hey waquzy, i think i could help u a bit, u can change ur mp3 file to nfx, by copying ur song to Winrar file, than rename ur mp3 file, delete .mp3, then type .nfx, the icon will change~, and change the name to any radio station at gta3 if u want~~ hope this help u a bit~
hay,
i have a question to your guide
actually im stuck at step one lol
can you give meh a link for the right mp3 merger please ?
cause there are too many to try every single one ^^
btw i have a mp3 merger on my android and it works generally but not with gta3
theres no sound and after i change the radio station the game freezes :/
i hope you still regularly visit this forum since last answer was almost a year ago lol
greetz
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Accidently deleted audio folder of gta3
i accidently DELETED the AUDIO FOLDER from path"android/data/ com.rockstar.gta3/files/GTA3/audio" hence during game play there is not sound played like horn, screeching tyres, dialogues etc. ALL I WANT IS AUDIO FOLDER WITHOUT THE RADIO STATIONS BUT HAVING ALL OTHER SOUNDS FILES INSIDE. I am playing gta3 on s duos 7562 having ADRENO 200 gpu.
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thanx for your help.
devinderdeepakrajput said:
i accidently DELETED the AUDIO FOLDER from path"android/data/ com.rockstar.gta3/files/GTA3/audio" hence during game play there is not sound played like horn, screeching tyres, dialogues etc. ALL I WANT IS AUDIO FOLDER WITHOUT THE RADIO STATIONS BUT HAVING ALL OTHER SOUNDS FILES INSIDE. I am playing gta3 on s duos 7562 having ADRENO 200 gpu.
[email protected]
thanx for your help.
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Backup your data and re download the app
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thanx but its really hard to download the full game again as it shows up error during downloading. it will be very helpfull if u can share the sound files or provide working link to it.
Well,this is very easy and i will explain it to you in simple steps:
Requisites:
-Had a sound/notification sound/music file etc.
-Root Explorer ( obviusly had to be root)
Okay,lets start:
Step 1: Download the sound and put in your SDCARD.
Step 2: Go to your mobile and open root explorer,navigate to where did you left the sound.
Step 3:Move it to SYSTEM/MEDIA/NOTIFICATIONS.
Step 4:Set rw-r--r-- permissions
Step 5:Reboot device
Step 6: It will shows as a stock sound.
Extra:
If you dont know what are the permission to tick in,see attached imaged below.
To prove it works,ill let you the S3/S2 Whistle Sound link below.
THANKS BUTTOM IF U LIKED MY WORK ENJOY.
REGARDS.-
Link: https://www.dropbox.com/s/p3ribs4e0nt4750/S_Whistle.ogg
You can also have them on sdcard
1.create on your sd card root folder "media"
2. inside media create folder "audio"
3. and inside audio create "alarms", "notifications", "ringtones"
now you can put your music files into folder to have them
as notify sound, alarm or ringtone
OP, also add that the music/sound files have to be in a .ogg format.
well my sound files are in mp3 format and i dont have problem with them
ayush29k said:
OP, also add that the music/sound files have to be in a .ogg format.
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Format doesnt matter
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then why doesn't mp3 works for me, i have tried putting in mp3 files several times, none worked, finally i had to convert them in to ogg format and they worked.
ayush29k said:
then why doesn't mp3 works for me, i have tried putting in mp3 files several times, none worked, finally i had to convert them in to ogg format and they worked.
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Dont know why,only files that doesnt work for ne are .mp4
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okay thanks, i'll try mp3 files next time.
Blackstard said:
Dont know why,only files that doesnt work for ne are .mp4
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and wma do not work either...
I thought this was a way to code into system... if you don't know how to replace a system file why are you even on XDA
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Hello everyone!
I'm trying to get into the theme and MOD show. I have released my Modded version of the Audio file found in every Android Rom that controls the ringtones and notifications. It contains the regular audio files found in Stock rom but also top hits ringtones you find on the radio and season ringtones and notification sounds.
Directions (advanced):
1. Unzip Rom of your choosing
2. Find the "Audio" file under system/media/audio
3.Replace "Audio" file with one you have downloaded
4.Re-Zip all file you Un-Zipped
5.Flash Rom
Directions (simple):
1.Download "Audio" file
2. Place "audio" file on root of SD card
3. Reboot phone (for safe measure)
4.You might have double of ringtones and notifications if this is so you must do the advanced way get rid of doubles
Download link:
Audio 1.0
Nevermind
Point is, I am giving this a try
Thanks Ya its good let me know if the link works good!! I;m not sure what to use as a file manager.
Hi,
I have T-Mobile g4 that I unlocked and currently using with at&t. I replaced the bootanimation zip with a nexus version in systems/media folder which worked perfectly fine. How can I get rid of the audio though? Before, when I replaced the bootanimation zip alone, the audio stopped somehow. But I just flashed the 10N stock rom and changed the bootanimation, but im getting the tmobile audio. I looked for boot_audio.mp3 file in esfile manager and couldn't find or locate it anywhere to delete
Look for PowerOn.ogg and PowerOff.ogg in /system/media/audio/ui
HOW to ENABLE Sony Audio effects(custom rom only)
1st you needed things below:
1. Current custom rom build.prop file (copy this file from system folder of rom)
2.Notepad++
3.Sony Audio Effects file
4.Sony Permission enabler file
5.AND finally, this text file must be needed
links are below
openload.co/f/jH9RXsFN8i0/Sony_Audio_Effect.zip
openload.co/f/EXO-eopYW5U/SAE_permissions.zip
openload.co/f/-_g2zXezvMI/SAE.txt
How to Enable:
1st open the SAE.txt text file while using Notepad++ and copy the all text without any changes
2nd edit build.prop file using Notepad++ after pasted copied text into the end of the file, now save the build.prop file
3rd unzip Sony Audio Effect.zip file, after unzip you copy or move edited build.prop file into the system folder, now again zip unzip the file
AND finally you ready to flash the zip files after flash it two zip files, now reboot your mobile and enjoy it!
Flashed the zips in LOS and I don't find any change in the audio, there should be a settings option somewhere right?
manaf_ek said:
Flashed the zips in LOS and I don't find any change in the audio, there should be a settings option somewhere right?
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Use Sony Music player and see the effects...
after you flashed all files... you can download sony official apps from google play store
Installed the Sony music player, but can't enable the sound mod (ClearAudio+) in settings. The option appears when I open the settings but then it disappears instantly (had to screen record to get the first screenshot) and the "Audio Settings" option takes me to the stock AudioFX app. ?