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How to Change the Ringtone on Your Android Phone
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By Thomas Phelps Thomas Phelps Writer Le Moyne College Former Lifewire writer Thomas Phelps is an IT sales and technical writing professional with more than two decades of experience. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 10, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Android Switching from iOS What To Know
Most Phones: Settings > Sound > Phone Ringtone. Choose the tone, and press OK or Save.Samsung: Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone. Choose your ringtone, and press the back arrow. This article explains how to set your ringtone on a variety of Android phones as well as how to download new ringtones and transfer them to your phone. The instructions below apply no matter who made your Android phone: Samsung, Google, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc. How to Set Default Ringtones
Depending on the model of Android phone you have, you can choose from several stock ringtones. Here's how to find and browse through them: Open your phone's Settings app. Tap on Sound. The sound settings contain all sorts of options to adjust the different volume levels and tones on your device. These vary slightly based on your device and the version of Android that it's running, but they should all be fairly similar. Find the Phone Ringtone option and select it. Depending on which version of Android you're using, the Phone Ringtone option might be under the Advanced section. If so, tap on the down arrow to open it up. From here, you see a list of ringtones or a list of ringtone categories available on your device. You can tap a ringtone once to hear what it sounds like. When you find one you want to use as your default ringer, tap OK or Save to save the selection. How to Set Default Ringtones on Samsung Phones
If you own a Samsung device, the process for setting a ringtone is a little different. Here's how to do it: Launch the Settings app, then tap Sounds and vibration. Find Ringtone in the list and tap it. Choose the ringtone you want to set for your phone. Finally, tap the back arrow at the bottom of your screen to set your new ringtone. You can tap the Home button to dismiss the Settings app. How to Download New Ringtones From Your Computer
The simplest and least expensive way to get new ringtones is to transfer them over from your computer. Most Android devices can use regular music files as ringtones. While plenty of devices accept other formats, sticking to MP3 and OGG is generally a good idea. Connect your Android device to your computer via a USB cable. Usually, you can use the cable that's part of your charger. On your Android device, swipe down from the top of the screen to see your notifications. You should see a system notification stating that your device is connected via USB for charging. Tap that notification. A new dialog box opens up and allows you to choose what the USB is used for. Choose File transfer. Your computer might automatically open a window showing the phone's storage. If it does, skip to Step 6. If your computer doesn't automatically navigate to the phone's storage, open Windows Explorer or whichever file browser is available on your system. Navigate to where your device is mounted. This is the same location your PC displays connected USB drives. On Windows, it's This PC. In your Android device's internal storage, find and open the Ringtones folder. Copy any music files you want to use as ringtones into this folder. When you return to your phone's Sound settings, you should find them listed among the default system ringtones. Where to Find Ringtones Online
If your phone's default ringtones don't offer the level of customization you want, go to Google Play and do a quick search for ringtones. The search results include many apps—some paid and some free. Here are two free apps worth considering: ZEDGE Ringtones & Wallpapers
Make your phone a conversation starter with free ringtones when you download the ZEDGE app. It also includes notification sounds, app icons, alarms, and free wallpapers. You can download and use a high-quality ringtone for each member of your family or for each of your friends. Categories include rock, rap, and country, plus classic ringtones and sound effects. Assign the ringtones to individual contacts from within the app. RingDroid
When you download the RingDroid app, you'll be able to use up to 30 seconds of a song in your media library and create a ringtone from it. It takes a little while to get used to the interface, but once you make a few ringtones, the process is easy and effective. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change the Default Ringtone on Your iPhone How to Set a Custom Ringtone on iPhone How to Change Android Notification Sounds How to Download Music to Your Android Phone How to Change the Alarm Sound on iPhone How to Back Up Your Android Phone to a PC How to Make a Song Your Ringtone On iPhone How to Buy Ringtones on the iPhone How to Unlock the Bootloader on Your Android Phone 8 Ways to Fix It When an iPhone Speaker Is Not Working How to Customize Samsung's Notification Sounds How to Set Up a New Android Phone Do Alarms Go Off When a Phone is On Silent? How to Turn up the Alarm Volume on iPhone How to Connect an Android to a PC How to Get iPhone Emojis for Your Android Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies