Android is renowned for its customization capabilities, and setting personalized ringtones is no exception. Whether you wish to use your favorite track as a ringtone, assign custom tones to specific contacts, or set unique notification sounds, this guide will show you how.
Creating Custom Ringtones on Android
No need to compose your own music. Simply download and save tracks in the appropriate places to enjoy personalized tones.
Using an app like Zedge, you can access thousands of ringtones and notification sounds, from movie themes to video game sounds and even viral memes. The app allows you to set any available sound as a ringtone, notification sound, or custom notification.
If using an app isn’t your preference, navigate to the Zedge website to download files directly or explore other popular ringtone sites. You might also want to check out free ringtones that mimic classic phone sounds.
To edit a tone before assigning it, try the Ringtone Maker app. This tool can create ringtones, alarms, and notification sounds from various audio file types, offering features like audio enhancement, trimming silence, and more.
Changing Your Ringtone on Android
With your desired sounds ready, it’s time to set your new ringtone. The steps might differ slightly based on your Android device model. Below are the instructions for Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy phones.
On a Google Pixel Phone
If you own a Google Pixel or a device with a stock version of Android, follow these steps:
- Navigate to Settings and tap Sound & vibration.
- Select Phone Ringtone, Default notification sound, or Default alarm sound, depending on your preference. This opens a list of preinstalled tones and any you’ve added.
- Choose a category and tap on a ringtone to listen to it. To see the files your phone has recognized in the “ringtones” folders, tap My Sounds. To manually add files from other locations, tap the + icon in the bottom-right corner.
- After picking your desired tone, press Save in the top-right corner.
On a Samsung Galaxy Phone
Samsung’s Android version is unique due to the One UI interface. Here’s how to change your ringtone on a Galaxy phone:
- Navigate to Settings > Sounds and vibration.
- Select Ringtone or Notification sound.
- Choose from the existing options or tap the + icon in the top-right corner to add a downloaded ringtone or sound. Your device will display all detected audio files in your internal storage. Use the search option to find the specific file by name.
Setting a Custom Ringtone for a Contact
You can customize ringtones for specific contacts to recognize who’s calling without looking at your phone.
On a Google Pixel Phone
To assign a custom ringtone to a contact on a Pixel or any device with stock Android, follow these steps:
- Open the Contacts app.
- Select the desired contact.
- Tap the three-dot menu in the top-right corner and choose Set ringtone.
- Select the ringtone you wish to assign.
On a Samsung Galaxy Phone
For Samsung devices, the process is almost identical:
- Open the Contacts app and select the contact you wish to update.
- Tap the three dots in the bottom-right corner and select Change ringtone/vibration.
- Choose whether to set a custom ringtone or vibration.
- Select the desired tone from the list and exit the menu.
Before smartphones, changing your ringtone was one of the earliest ways to personalize your phone. Now, with advanced options, better speakers, and custom sounds for each app and contact, this customization is even more enjoyable.
Whether for fun or practical reasons, Android devices make the process of changing ringtones simple and enjoyable.