Tech Tips: How to Change Your Ringtone on Android and iPhone
- Go to Settings → Sound & Vibration (or just Sound, depending on your phone).
- Tap Phone Ringtone.
- You’ll see a list of pre-installed ringtones. Tap each to preview them.
- If you want a song from your music library:
- Tap Add or +.
- Choose the MP3 file from your storage.
- Confirm to set it as your ringtone.
- Open Contacts → Select Contact → Edit → Ringtone.
- Choose a unique ringtone for each person.
- Go to Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Ringtone.
- Tap any ringtone to preview it.
- Once selected, it will automatically become your default ringtone.
- Sync a song via iTunes or GarageBand.
- Go to Settings → Sounds → Ringtone and select your custom tone.
- Open Contacts → Select Contact → Edit → Ringtone.
- Pick a personalized ringtone for that contact.
- Match your style: Choose a tune that reflects your personality.
- Avoid long songs: Short, catchy ringtones are better for alerts.
- Different ringtones for different contacts: Helps you identify callers without looking at your phone.
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