How to Customize Your Ringtone for Calls and Notifications

Some people want to assign different tones for specific calls and notifications, allowing them to instantly recognize who is reaching out without even looking at their phone. Customizing your ringtone not only adds a personal touch but also enhances the functionality of your device. However, in this article, we'll show you how to customize your ringtone on your phone.

Customizing ringtone on Android

Customizing a ringtone on Android refers to choosing or creating a specific sound or music clip that plays when someone calls your phone. This feature lets you personalize your phone's ringtone according to your preferences, whether by selecting from pre-installed options, downloading new tones, or using your own audio files.

How to customize your ringtone on Android

Follow these steps to set music your ringtone:

1. Initiate by opening the "Settings" app on your Android device. This is typically depicted by a gear icon on your home screen or app drawer.
2. Go to "Sound and Vibration>Sound> Phone Ringtone" in the Settings menu. This will open up a list of default ringtones and options for adding new ones.
3. To add a custom ringtone, look for an option like "Custom ringtone," "Add ringtone," or any other on your device. This allows you to browse your device's storage and select an audio file to set as your ringtone.
4. After selecting your desired audio file, tap "Done" or "Apply" to set it as your new ringtone. Your Android device will now play your custom ringtone for incoming calls.
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How to make something your ringtone for a single contact

Setting unique ringtones or a tone with a name for a specific contact helps you know who is calling without looking at your phone. Here's how to put music as a ringtone for a single contact:

1. Navigate to your Android device's "Contacts" app.
2. Find and tap on the contact for whom you want to set a custom ringtone. This will open the contact's details page. Tap the "Edit" button, usually represented by a pencil icon or located within a menu accessible via three dots.
3. Scroll down and look for "Ringtone" or "Set ringtone." Tap on this to choose a different ringtone specifically for this contact.
4. Select the desired ringtone from the list or add a custom one from your device's storage. After selecting, save the changes by tapping "Save" or "Done." This contact will have a unique ringtone whenever they call you.
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Customizing ringtone on iPhone

Customizing a ringtone on an iPhone also involves selecting a specific sound or music clip that rings when you receive a phone call. However, unlike Android, iPhone customization for ringtones typically involves using iTunes or Finder to sync custom audio files.

How to customize your ringtone on iPhone with Finder

Here's how to get music as a ringtone on iPhone with Finder:

1. Link your iPhone to your Mac using a USB cable or a lightning connector and open Finder. Your iPhone should appear on the sidebar under "Locations."
2. Press on the iPhone device and keep the check mark for the manually managed music, films, and TV programs option.
3. Find the audio file from the music app you want to use as a ringtone. Then, search for the "Song" option on the left side. Drag and drop the file in the music app.
4. Right-click on the song and then on the "Get Info." Click on the "Option" to acquire the desired length of the song. Mark the start and stop options and then press “OK.”
5. Press "File>Convert>Create AAc Version" on the top right. The new version of the file will be M4A. Right-click the song with the reduced version and choose "Show in Finder." Copy this file and paste it onto the home screen. Rename the file from M4A to M4R. Delete the previous song from the music library with the AAC version.
6. Copy and paste the M4R file on your iPhone under the location in the Finder. Then, on your iPhone, go to "Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone." Select your newly added ringtone from the list.
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How to make a sound as your ringtone on iPhone using iTunes

Here's how to add music as a ringtone on iPhone using iTunes:

1. Begin by installing iTunes on your device, then connect it to your iPhone via USB. Install the latest version of iTunes.
2. Import the desired audio file into iTunes. Find the file, right-click on it, and select "Get Info" to trim it to 30 seconds or less, as ringtones cannot exceed this length.
3. Right-click the trimmed audio file and select "Convert to AAC." Locate the newly created file, right-click, and choose "Show in Finder" (Mac) or "Show in Windows Explorer" (Windows). Replace the file extension from M4A to M4R.
4. Copy, paste, or drag and drop the M4R file into iTunes's "Tones" section. Then, sync your iPhone to transfer the ringtone.
5. On your iPhone, first go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone and choose your newly added ringtone from the list.
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Create custom ringtones for your phone: CapCut desktop editor

The CapCut desktop video editor is an exceptional tool for creating personalized audio experiences, including custom ringtones. Its user-friendly interface and robust audio editing features make trimming, adjusting pitch, and adding effects to your audio files easy. With CapCut, you can transform any sound into a unique ringtone that perfectly fits your preferences. This versatility makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to enhance their phone's audio personalization.



Key features

• Easy-to-use cutting tools
• Trim, split, and slice specific segments of your favorite songs or sounds to pick up only the part you want for your ringtone.
• Creativity with text-to-speech
• Create a personalized ringtone with text-to-speech, featuring your name and dialogues in any language or particular message for a unique touch.
• Layer different audio clips
• The audio layering feature blends different sound effects, voiceovers, and music tracks to make a rich and dynamic ringtone.
• Extract sounds from videos
• Convert video to audio and get memorable sounds, music, or dialogues from your clips as ringtones by easily extracting the audio.
• Clear and enhanced audio quality

Enhances your ringtone’s clarity by eliminating background noise, ensuring a clean and professional sound. This results in clear and improved audio quality for a more enjoyable listening experience.

How to make custom ringtones with CapCut

First, download the CapCut by clicking the button below. Then, follow the instructions to install it on your device.

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1. Upload or choose audio from the library
2. First, open CapCut and upload your desired audio file, or select one from the extensive library available within the app. It gives you various audio files to start customizing your perfect ringtone.
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4. Customise the audio for a ringtone
5. Now, trim the audio if you want to use its specific segment as your ringtone. Split the audio or cut from the ends to get a precise section. To add a personal touch, incorporate a text-to-speech feature by selecting the "Text" option at the top left and converting it to voice. To ensure a smooth and polished final product, you can further enhance the clip by adjusting the pitch and adding voice changer effects.
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7. Export and save

Once satisfied with the trimmed and customized audio, export the clip to the desired MP3 or any other format.



Conclusion

Now, you know how to make a song as a caller tune in the simple and effective ways discussed above. Whether for distinguishing contacts or just adding some fun, the ability of CapCut desktop video editors to create unique ringtones enhances your mobile experience and adds a personal touch to your smartphone.

FAQs

1. How do I get a custom ringtone for WhatsApp?
2. To get a custom WhatsApp ringtone, open the app and go to Settings, then navigate to Notifications. From there, select "Ringtone" under "Message notifications" or "Call notifications" and choose your preferred custom sound from the list of available ringtones. Additionally, create notification tunes or caller ringtones yourself with the CapCut desktop video editor.
3. How can I make my ringtone as a song?
4. To make your ringtone a song, open an audio editing app like CapCut desktop video editor and import the song file. Trim it to the desired segment, typically 30 seconds or less, and adjust settings like volume or pitch if necessary. Save the edited file and then set it as your ringtone through your phone's sound settings.
5. How do you make a custom text tone?
6. To make a custom text tone, use the CapCut desktop video editor to trim your chosen sound or song to a short clip, usually no longer than a few seconds. Then, you can add text and convert it into a song. Adjust the pitch and strength of the voice, then save the file in the desired format and transfer it to your mobile device. This is how to make your text tone.