I use "ring droid" a playstore free app. It lets me edit and then save in any file.

 

I guess that begs the question: how does the android system differentiate a ringtone from a notification? Is it directory based, or is there some other method for sorting out the tones?

 

i tried this a couple ah times in my native settings section and couldnt find a work around...i use go sms pro which is very secure and it allows me to assign any sound to anyone and also let u have more power for differentiating between a notification and a ringtone !

 

You would go to the contact you wish to designate a ringtone for, click the menu key and select "Set ringtone".

I like narayanan9190 use a third party SMS app to assign ringtones and SMS tones (I use Handcent). I have all my ring/text tones saved to my card so I use Handcent to find them there and assign.

 

I think it may be directory based but not 100% sure....all I do know is I have my phone set up the following way and never have an issue distinguishing between a notification and ringtone:

Saved to SD card / Media / Audio / Ringtone
Saved to SD card / Media / Audio / Notification
Saved to SD card / Media / Audio / Music
Saved to SD card / Media / Audio / Alarms
etc.......

If you follow that path above you should not have any issues

 

Go to "My Files" (File Manager) select SD Card and start setting up the directory.....as described above

 

I just unmount the card from the phone and put it in the laptop and drag the files over to the card.

 

Regarding the antivirus...i'm using avast on my rooted mobile and activated the firewall.
You should try it.

 

+1 for Avast. Works great!