How to perform a seem edit on your Razr V3C

For most people i would assume that performing the first seem edit on your phone is a wee bit confusing. Im going to try lay that one to rest here be explaining how to perform your first seem edit and how to interpret seem edits you read about.

For this application we will be using: * Motorola Razr V3C for Verizon * USB cable connection * MSU - Motorola Software Updated **OR** PST 7.2.3 - Phone Programmer [both available in the downloads section] * P2KSeem4v710 (DOWNLOAD) RELATED: List of Seem Edits that you can perform using the following process NEW! Video Guide on performing the "Enable USB transfers seem edit"

How to perform your first seem edit

1. Plug in your phone via the USB cable


2. Start Phone Programmer (comes with PST 7.2.3) ***OR*** MSU - Motorola Software Update
You must have one of these programs running in the background, as that creates the P2K connection that P2K seem editor needs


3. If you've installed the additional drivers for Phone Programmer before, skip this step. If you havnt, you will be asked to install a couple new drivers. Use Search for a device.. then use Specify a location... then select the directory where you original V3C drivers are located ( if you used our guide on setting up your V3C drivers then your location would be c:\V3C Drivers )


4. You should hear a series of USB chimes. Wait till they stop, and Phone Programmer is ready to be used.


5. Start P2KSeem4v710


6. Now, in the bottom right where it says Load, there should be an input box labeled Seem: -- this is where you type in 2742 (which is where most seems are located).


7. To the right, there is Record: -- make sure that this says 1


8. theres a input box above Load thats labeled Bytes (h) -- the default should be 7a -- which does work, but not for what we're doing. Here you need to change it to 90


9. Then you click the [Load from Phone] button under the load section.


10. You will see a bunch of random numbers in the top left of the seem editer. These are the actual seems. How these work, is like a graph... the left side is 00 - 80 and the top is 0-9 & A-F

[00 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80] x [ 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 a b c d e f ]



[ 70 x b = Offset: 7b ]

11. Hope you're not too confused now, because its time to change this bad girl. The seem we are editing to enable vibrate then ring is offset: 7b with turning off Bit 3 and turning on Bit 4

12. This means that we need to locate the seem on line 7 aka 000070 -- now follow that line to the right where it should say -- 0e -- click on 0e and the "Selected Byte Details" should have changed to say "Offset: 007b" and bits 1, 2, and 3 are checked.


13. To enable vibrate then ring, UNCHECK BIT 3 and then you need to CHECK BIT 4 -- bit 3 should not have a check, and bit 4 should have a check.


14. Wam bam thank you ma'am. We're ready to write the seem. In the bottom right under Save, theres a button labeled [Save to Phone] -- click it!

15. And we're done... almost. Now you need to restart your phone, which can be done by clicking [ Restart Phone ] above the Load area. Otherwise, you can just turn your phone off and on.



16. Now how do you actually turn Vibe then Ring on? The only way ive been able to figure out how to turn it on is by closing my phone, then press the double button on the left (the one on the left closest to the camera) and then press the single button on the left side, located below the double, and click it in until the screen reads -- Ring Styles -- Style: Vibe then... -- now press the double key again to set it.



15. Bingo. Its all set. Now you can use this method to figure out other seems edits...
[seem 2742] [length 90] [offset 7b] [turn off bit 3] [turn on bit 4] -- thats the specifications for the vibrate then ring seem edit

Messing with arcconfig.ini - extended video duration

The v3c and v3m from Verizon are capable of recording videos with a maximum of 15 seconds. This guide will show you how to extend the maximum length of videos up to 4 minutes and 55 seconds! And poof... the Razr turns into a mini digital video camera! It works great, and is really easy to do.

The -only- drawback is that Verizon's network still limits videos to 15 seconds, meaning that you will not be able to send a video over 15 seconds to someone via PiX messages. If you plan to record a video meant to be sent attached to a pictuer message, then just remember to stop the video recording before 15 seconds hits.

However, you will still be able to view the entire thing on the phone as well as download the video from your phone onto your computer.

This does not work on the Alltel firmware. Discuss this guide in the forums For this guide we will be using: * Motorola Razr V3C / V3M for Verizon * P2K Commander (requires PST/MSU) or BitPim * /a/brew/mod/arcmedia/arcconfig.ini * Notepad

If you would like to further modify the settings located in arcconfig.ini:

- then download the V3M arcconfig.ini or V3C arcconfig.ini
- goto Start > Run > type notepad > hit enter
- open the v3c. or v3. arcconfig.ini file in notepad
- scour the lines of settings for possible changes
- list of proven/possible changes to these settings

Using the pre-made config file

What program will you be using to upload the config file?
BitPim or P2k Commander



BitPim

1. Launch BitPim then get connected and open the Filesystem tree - [+]a 2. Navigate to /brew/mod/arcmedia - click on the arcmedia folder to display its contents. 3. Download   V3M arcconfig.ini   OR    V3C arcconfig.ini 4. Right mouse click arcconfig.ini -- then select Overwrite ... 5. Goto the desktop and locate the arcconfig.ini file that you downloaded. Double click it and it will then upload the pre-made, extended video duration configuration file. 6. Wham! You now have the capability to take up to 4 minute 55 second videos with your v3m / v3c Razr from Verizon! NOTE: While taking a video, the time counter of the video will go from 00:00 to 00:60 then resets back to 00:00 for another count of 60 seconds, and so on...

P2K Commander

1. Launch P2K Commander then get connected open the Filesysten tree - a/ 2. Navigate to a/brew/mod/arcmedia - double click on the arcmedia folder to display its contents. 3. Download   V3M arcconfig.ini   OR    V3C arcconfig.ini 4. Goto the desktop and locate the arcconfig.ini file that you downloaded. Make sure that you remove the initial v3m. or v3c. from the beginning of the config file. 5. Drag and drop the file named arcconfig.ini on your desktop (or other location) right into the right side of P2K Commander. This will then upload the pre-made, extended video duration configuration file. 6. Wham! You now have the capability to take up to 4 minute 55 second videos with your v3m / v3c Razr from Verizon! NOTE: While taking a video, the time counter of the video will go from 00:00 to 00:60 then resets back to 00:00 for another count of 60 seconds, and so on...

BACK TO THE GUIDES








Potential Settings that can be changed in arcconfig.ini

[Pix Settings]
Pix Filters=*.jpg:image/jpg;*.jpeg:image/jpg;*.png:image/png;*.gif:image/gif;*.bmp:image/bmp      Possibly: whats allowed to be sent or received
MMS Filters=*.jpg:image/jpg;*.jpeg:image/jpg;*.png:image/png;*.gif:image/gif;*.bmp:image/bmp
     Possibly: n/a
EMS Filters=*.bmp:image/bmp;*.ran:image/x-rm-anim
     Possibly: n/a
GenPick Filters=*.jpg:image/jpg;*.jpeg:image/jpg;*.png:image/png;*.gif:image/gif;*.bmp:image/bmp
     Possibly: n/a
Folder=fs:/shared/picture
     Possibly: where pictures get stored
Card Folder=fs:/card0
     Likely: location of the flash card
Pix Place=www.vzwpix.com
     Likely: server for pix place
Clipart Folder=fs:/~/clipart
     Likely: where clipart for the camera is located
Frame Folder=fs:/~/frame
     Likely: n/a
Storage=1
     Possibly: n/a


[Flix Settings]
Flix Filters=*.mp4:video/mp4;*.pmd:video/pmd;*.3gp:video/3gp;*.wmv:video/mp4;*.3g2:video/3gp
     Possibly: allowed sent or received flix messages
GenPick Filters=*.mp4:video/mp4;*.pmd:video/pmd;*.3gp:video/3gp;*.3g2:video/3gp
     Possibly: n/a
Folder=fs:/shared/video
     Likely: where videos are saved to or located
Download Folder=fs:/mod/12513/downloads      Likely: where downloaded content goes to
Card Folder=fs:/card0      Possibly: where videos are stored when transferred to card
Media Volume=50      Possibly: n/a
Storage=1      Possibly: n/a


[Audio Settings]
Audio Filters=*.mp3:audio/mp3;*.mid:audio/mid;*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.amr:audio/amr;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4      Possibly: allowed audio sent or received with pix/flix messages
MMS Filters=*.mp3:audio/mp3;*.mid:audio/mid;*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.amr:audio/amr      Possibly: n/a
EMS Filters=*.mid:audio/mid      Possibly: n/a
GenPick Filters=*.mp3:audio/mp3;*.mid:audio/mid;*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.amr:audio/amr      Possibly: n/a
Folder=fs:/shared/audio      Proven: where recorded audio is saved to
Card Folder=fs:/card0      Possibly: where audio gets stored when transfered to card
MyMusic Folder=fs:/~0x0102382d/      Possibly: n/a
MyMusic Card Folder=fs:/card0/my_music      Possibly: n/a
MyMusic Filter=*.wma:audio/wma      Possibly: n/a
MyPlaylist Filters=*.vpl      Possibly: n/a
MyPlaylist Folder=fs:/~0x0102382d/      Possibly: n/a
Audio3DEnable=0      Possibly: n/a
SpatialWidthEnable=1      Possibly: n/a
BaseBoostEnable=1      Possibly: n/a
Max Duration=180      Possibly: possible maximum length of audio recordings
Format=1      Possibly: n/a


[Camera Settings]
InitRetryInterval=100      Possibly: n/a
AudioCodec=4      Possibly: n/a
Quality=90      Likely: quality setting of videos/pictures
Brightness=9      Likely: brightness of videos/pictures
Effect=1      Likely: color effect of videos/pictures
White_Balance=1      Likely: white balance of videos/pictures
Layout Mode=1      Possibly: n/a
Encode Rotate=0      Possibly: n/a
Preview Rotate=0      Possibly: n/a
2nd Encode Rotate=0      Possibly: n/a
2nd Preview Rotate=0      Possibly: n/a
2nd Mirror=1      Possibly: n/a
MaxResolution=1      Possibly: n/a
max file size=332800      Possibly: n/a
Resolution=4      Likely: resolution setting
TimerSec=5      Likely: length of timer
Snd5Sec=fs:/~/count_down_5.wav      Likely: sound made when 5 second countdown activated
Snd10Sec=fs:/~/count_down_10.wav      Likely: sound made when 10 second countdown activated
BurstEnable=1      Possibly: n/a
FlashEnable=0      Proven: Adds menu for Flash - flash does not work
Flash=0      Proven: Adds Flash icon to video/picture display window - flash does not work
VidDuration=240      Proven: Change length of videos to whatever - originally set at 15
ShutterNum=4      Likely: number of shutter sounds available
ShutterSound=4      Likely: currently specified shutter sound
Shutter1=shutter5.wav      Possibly: n/a
Shutter2=shutter2.wav      Possibly: n/a
Shutter3=shutter4.wav      Possibly: n/a
Shutter4=      Possibly: n/a
Shutter5=shutter5.wav      Possibly: n/a
Shutter6=      Possibly: n/a
Camera Frame Folder=fs:/~/camframe      Possibly: n/a
display2 enabled=1      Possibly: n/a
display2 autoexit time=90      Likely: automatically exits display of video/picture gallery
camera autoexit time=120      Likely: automatically exits preview/view from camera


[Main Settings]
CamEnable=1      Likely: enable / disable camera
CamRecEnable=1      Likely: enable / disable camera recording
FlixEnable=1      Likely: enable / disable taking flix or videos
EditEnable=255      Possibly: n/a
1xEVDO Enabled=1      Possibly: n/a

Restoring some useful ringtone features on the newer f/w Krazr and Razr phones from VZW!!

UPDATED 09/12/08!!
Thanks to Listenman20, we now have figured out how to add in an mp3 filter for SENDING your mp3 files in the MMS system, as well as increasing the limited file size for transfers.

UPDATED 08/19/08!!
Thanks to a PM I just received from thilderbrand, I've been informed that this hack also allows to send ringtones via the MMS system as long as they are within network size limits. I wanted to wait for confirmation of this before stating it as fact (my phone runs the old firmware), but now that I've had it confirmed by someone it is safe to say that newer firmware Krazr and Razr v3m phones can now have some of their lesser known but useful ringtone abilities restored!

I would like to mention that this hack was originally performed on a Verizon Krazr (firmware version 01.19.09) This guide is only needed on the firmwares that have the ringtones stored in a separate location than the recorded audio. What needs to be done is the following:

• Access the file-system using QPST or BitPim(p2k commander apparently cannot find the necessary file)
• Navigate to /brew/mod/arcmedia
• Copy over the file named arcconfig.ini

How to setup BitPim
How to set up QPST

The file should look something like this:

Make the following changes in the section under the [Audio Settings] heading. (listed by default setting first and followed by new setting):

• Folder=fs:/shared/audio --> Folder=fs:/shared/ringtone
  
• EMS Predefined Dir=fs:/motorola/ems --> EMS Predefined Dir=fs:/shared/ringtone
  
• MMS Predefined Dir=fs:/motorola/mms --> MMS Predefined Dir=fs:/shared/ringtone
  
• Ringtone Folder=fs:/ringers --> Ringtone Folder=fs:/shared/ringtone
  
• MySounds Folder=fs:/shared/audio --> MySounds Folder=fs:/shared/ringtone
  

Here is the list of changes from Listenman20:
this first set is made in the audio section

• MMS Filters=*.mid:audio/mid;*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.amr:audio/amr --> MMS Filters=*.mid:audio/mid;*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.amr:audio/amr;*.mp3:audio/mp3
  
• MySounds Filter=*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.mid:audio/mid;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.dma:audio/dma;*.amr:audio/amr --> MySounds Filter=*.qcp:audio/qcp;*.mid:audio/mid;*.aac:audio/aac;*.m4a:video/mp4;*.dma:audio/dma;*.amr:audio/amr;*.mp3:audio/mp3

This next change can be made in each of the sections (pix, flix, audio, and main):

• mms file size limit=190 --> mms file size limit=350

After making the changes, save the file (to a different location so that you have a backup). Then, go back into QPST or BitPim and navigate back to /brew/mod/arcmedia and overwrite the file that is on the phone.

Go back to the root of the filesystem and delete the MyToneDB.db file for good measure and exit the application you are using. Reboot the phone and you should be all set.

Some notes. If you have any audio currently recorded and saved on the phones internal storage, you should transfer it to the card first before doing this - otherwise you will not be able to access them through the phone and will have to move the files via p2k commander. Also note that if you do this hack and currently have recorded media stored on the card, simply moving those files to the internal storage might not be enough since they were not yet indexed by the phone as a valid ringtone. The MyToneDB.db will only index files that are currently stored in the /motorola/shared/ringtone folder. Once the file has been indexed once it can be moved back and forth from the card to the phone and still be settable as a ringtone while it is stored on the phone.

Seem Edit List

This list is primarily for Verizon RAZR's (v3c / v3m) but some of the main seem edits appear to be the same for Sprint razr's and a few other carriers like enable usb transfer and MPT subsidy code.

If a seem edit does not list the RECORD that needs to be changed, assume that it is intended to be set to 1


Requirements for doing a seem edit:
* USB drivers installed ^[GUIDE]
* PST 7.2.3 - Phone Programmer ^{[download unavailable]}
    PST 7.2.5 can be used instead [DOWNLOAD]
* P2K Seem Editer ^{[GUIDE] [DOWNLOAD]}


RELATED: How to perform a seem edit

Enables USB Transfers   pictures/ringtones/video/etc			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 6a	check bit 0 // check bit 1
If you want to use any P2K program or Mobile Phone Tools you first need to perform this seem edit to enable USB transfers between your phone and your computer. Required for V3C and V3M

Enable MultiMedia Studio (MMS) in MPT 4+			WORKS
2827	Bytes: 0000	Offset 0006	check bits 0 - 2 - 3 - 6
This seem edit makes it so that MPT gives you the v3cm option to set your phone as, which will allow you to use MMS to upload content to your phone.

Enable Dial Up Networking (DUN) [GUIDE]			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 6a	check bit 3
ahh yes use your razr to get an internet connection anywhere that you have reception! ahuh, that is right.

Remove Outside LCD Orange Background			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 94	uncheck bit 7
Changes ugly orange background on the outside LCD when your phone is closed and the time is displayed. Makes it so that it displays your wallpaper instead. After performing the seem edit, restart your phone to activate the changes.

[FIX] for Custom graphic displayed when phone is open			WORKS
275a	Bytes: 0000	Offset 0027	uncheck bit 7 to display a custom graphic check bit 7 to display text instead of custom graphic
Although the method described on the change outside LCD guide should work, in some cases it might not. This is a fix for this special case scenarios. Note that in order for the custom graphic to be displayed it must be the correct resolution (98 pixels wide by 80 pixels high) and the path must be set in the 2771 seem correctly. Contributed by Totalhack

Enable Vibrate then Ring [GUIDE]			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 7b	uncheck bit 3 // check bit 4
The following seem edit is almost a requirement to prevent volume resets after enabling vibrate then ring. This seem edit changes the ringer volume interface to original Motorola style where its 1-7 as opposed to low-high. A definate bonus and valuable addition!
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 7b	uncheck bit 2 // check bit 7

Change Carrier Banner [GUIDE]			WORKS
296a	Bytes: 24		Record: 0005
Allows you to change "Verizon Wireless" or otherwise to something of your liking. Make sure to take note of the different seem, bytes, and record.

Enable continuos backlight option			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 0a	check bit 7
Enables Settings > Initial Setup > Backlight > Continuous Makes the backlight of the keypad stay on continuously. Not particularly recommended for battery conservation

Change or Find your Security Code			WORKS
2786	Bytes: 0000		Record: 1
Allows you to find or change the security that is used when accessing the programming menu (#0SETUP*). You can also change it by clicking on each invidual number (usually 000000 on the right seperated by periods) and typing in a new code (possibly only numbers)

Change or Find your Subsidy Code			WORKS
0055	Bytes: 0006		Record: 0001
The subsidy code is a code that some service providers use to keep phones on their network similar to GSM. This is required to program phones. Note: Verizon usually uses six zeros "000000" for their subsidy code.

Change your Bluetooth device name (IE: "Motorola Phone") NEW!			WORKS
2842	Bytes: 0000		Record: 0001
Change the bluetooth device name of your Razr. When you use a bluetooth dongle this is the name of the device that shows up on the bluetooth program. Provided by Casper

Enables Custom Battery Save			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 69	check bit 3
Enables Settings > Initial Setup > Battery Save: Custom Allows you to customize a few things. "Optimal" seems to be the best setting, but be warned none of this has been tested and the actual effects are unknown.

Change 1x icon to a D icon NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 74	uncheck bit 7
Changes the 1x icon displayed in the top bar of the verizon razr to a D icon.

Adds "continental" ringtone			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 38	check bit 1

Adds "classic" ringtone NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 38	check bit 2

Adds "attention" ringtone NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 38	check bit 3

Adds "moonlist haze" ringtone NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 3b	check bit 0

Adds "siren" ringtone NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 6	check bit 1

Enable Time & Date menu STEP 1 NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 8d	check bit 6

Enable Time Auto-Update Menu Option STEP 2 NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 0	check bit 0

Turn off Auto-Update of Time & Date STEP 3 NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 55	uncheck bit 2

Enable Call Guard			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 23	check bit 5

Enable file access with QPST NEW!			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 5a	check bit 7

Enable Standard Motorola Startup Animation			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 1d	check bit 3

Disable V-cast Shutdown Animation			WORKS
2742	Bytes: 0000	Offset 31	uncheck bit 0

MORE COMING SOON!

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RELATED: How to perform a seem edit