how to change ringtone on android

To change the ringtone on Android, you usually go to Settings → Sound (or Sound & vibration) → Ringtone/Phone ringtone, then pick a tone from the list or add your own audio file, and tap Save or Back to confirm. Some phones also let you set a specific ringtone per contact from inside the Contacts app.

How it works on most Android phones

On most recent Android devices (Samsung, Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, Motorola, etc.), the steps are very similar.

• Open the Settings app on your phone.

• Tap Sound , Sounds and vibration , or Sound & notification (wording varies by brand).

• Tap Ringtone or Phone ringtone.

• Scroll through the list and tap a ringtone to preview it.

• When you find one you like, tap it to select , then tap Save , Done , or use the Back arrow to confirm.

If nothing seems to match your screen exactly, look for any menu labeled “Ringtone,” “Phone ringtone,” or “Calls.”

Adding your own song as ringtone

You can usually set any compatible audio file (like MP3) as your ringtone.

• Make sure the song/audio file is saved on your phone (Downloads, Music, etc.).

• Either:
  • Put the file into the Ringtones folder using your file manager.

* Or open **Files by Google → Audio → choose the file → More → Set as ringtone** (on supported devices).

• Now go back to Settings → Sound → Ringtone and you should see it under Custom / My sounds.

• Select it and tap Save.

Some people prefer using apps like Zedge, which download and set tones directly from inside the app.

Setting a custom ringtone for one contact

If you want one person (like your partner or boss) to have a special sound:

• Open the Contacts app.

• Pick the contact you want.
• Tap the three-dot menu or Edit on that contact.

• Look for Ringtone or Set ringtone and tap it.

• Choose a default tone or one of your My sounds / Custom tones, then tap Save.

Now that contact will sound different from everyone else, which is handy when your phone is across the room.

Bottom note: Information gathered from public guides and help pages available on the internet and portrayed here.