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How to Change the Ringtone on Android

Choose a built-in sound under Sound & vibration, or add a local audio file to the Ringtones folder before selecting it.
Android phone selecting a musical ringtone with sound waves

Choose a built-in sound under Sound & vibration, or add a local audio file to the Ringtones folder before selecting it.

Quick answer: Open Settings and tap Sound & vibration.

Steps: Change the Ringtone on Android

  1. Open Settings and tap Sound & vibration.
  2. Choose Phone ringtone or Ringtone.
  3. Select a built-in tone, or tap Add ringtone if the phone offers it.
  4. For a custom file, place a supported audio file in the Ringtones folder.
  5. Save the choice and make a test call.

Before you finish

  • Dual-SIM phones may have a different ringtone for each SIM.
  • Notification sounds and alarm sounds are separate settings.
  • Use audio you have permission to copy and play.

If the menu is different

Use the search box at the top of Settings and search for the key control in
this guide. Pixel uses Google's labels; Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus and other
manufacturers may move the same control or rename one level of the menu. Check
the support page for your exact model before using a reset or erase command.

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