WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world, with over 2 billion active users. One of the features that makes WhatsApp so popular is the ability to set custom ringtones and notification sounds for your contacts. This allows you to identify who is messaging or calling you without even having to look at your phone.
By default, WhatsApp comes with a limited selection of ringtones and notification sounds. So a common question many users have is – can I add more ringtones to WhatsApp? The short answer is yes, it is possible to add custom ringtones and notification sounds to WhatsApp. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide on how to add more ringtones to WhatsApp on both Android and iOS devices.
How to Add Custom Ringtones to WhatsApp on Android
Adding custom ringtones to WhatsApp on Android is easy and straightforward. Here are the steps to follow:
Step 1: Get Ringtones File
First, you need to source the ringtones files you want to add to WhatsApp. There are a few ways to do this:
– Download ringtones files from websites – There are many websites where you can download ringtones in MP3 format. Make sure they are less than 30 seconds long.
– Convert music files to ringtones – You can convert MP3 songs on your phone to ringtones using apps like Audacity or MP3 Cutter. Again, trim them to be under 30 seconds.
– Create your own ringtones – Use audio editing apps to create custom ringtones from scratch. Set parameters like length, fade in/out etc.
Once you have MP3 ringtone files ready, it’s time to add them to your phone.
Step 2: Add Ringtones to Phone
Now you need to get the ringtone files onto your Android device:
– Connect phone to computer – Use a USB cable to connect your Android phone to your computer. Then transfer the MP3 ringtones to your phone’s internal storage or SD card.
– Download directly to phone – If you downloaded ringtones directly from a website, make sure to download them directly to your phone’s storage. Don’t download to your computer first.
– Share via Bluetooth – You can also share ringtone files via Bluetooth from a computer or another phone. Just make sure to save them to local storage.
The ringtone files should now be available on your Android device.
Step 3: Set as Ringtone in Settings
To set a custom ringtone on your Android phone, follow these steps:
1. Go to Settings > Sound & vibration > Phone ringtone
2. Tap on the current ringtone to change it
3. Select Add ringtone
4. Tap on the ringtone files you transferred to your phone
5. Select the ringtone you want and confirm by tapping OK
This will set the selected ringtone as your default for all incoming calls.
Step 4: Set Ringtone for WhatsApp Contacts
Now that you’ve added new ringtones to your device, you can set them specifically for WhatsApp contacts:
1. Open WhatsApp and select a chat
2. Tap the menu icon (3 dots) > More > Custom notifications
3. Select the ringtone or sound you want for this contact’s notifications
4. Tap Back to confirm the new notification sound
Repeat this for each contact you want to set a custom ringtone for. Whenever they message or call you in WhatsApp, your chosen ringtone will play.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully added new ringtones to WhatsApp on your Android phone. You can add as many custom ringtones as you want using this method.
How to Add Custom Ringtones to WhatsApp on iPhone
Adding custom WhatsApp ringtones on an iPhone is fairly easy as well, although slightly different than the process for Android. Follow these instructions to add ringtones to WhatsApp on iOS:
Step 1: Create Ringtone File
First, you need the actual ringtone file in M4R format. There are a couple ways to get an M4R ringtone:
– Convert MP3 to M4R – Use a free online converter tool to convert MP3 files to M4R format. Keep files under 30 seconds.
– Make your own in GarageBand – Open GarageBand on your Mac, create a new project, add your sound clip, export it as an M4R file.
– Download M4R files online – There are websites where you can download ringtones in M4R format to use on iPhone.
Once you have an M4R file, add it to iTunes on your computer.
Step 2: Sync Ringtone to iPhone
Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes. In iTunes on your computer:
1. Select your connected iPhone icon
2. Go to Tones section in the left menu
3. Drag and drop the M4R ringtone file into the Tones list
4. Click Sync to add the ringtone to your iPhone
This will transfer the new ringtone to your phone.
Step 3: Set as Ringtone in Settings
To actually set the ringtone:
1. Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone
2. Tap the current ringtone to change it
3. Select your new ringtone from the list
4. Tap Sounds to confirm selection
Your custom ringtone is now set as the default for all calls.
Step 4: Assign Ringtone in WhatsApp
To use your new ringtone for WhatsApp notifications:
1. Open WhatsApp and select a chat
2. Tap contact name at the top
3. Scroll down and tap Custom Tone
4. Select your new ringtone
5. Tap back to confirm
Repeat for all contacts you want to have a custom WhatsApp ringtone. You can add as many custom ringtones as you like for different contacts.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips in case you are unable to add new ringtones to WhatsApp:
– Make sure the ringtone file is in the correct format – MP3 for Android, M4R for iOS.
– Double check that the ringtone file is saved in the right location on your phone.
– Try restarting your phone and then setting the ringtone again.
– If syncing with iTunes, make sure you are syncing the correct iPhone.
– Don’t rename ringtone files after adding them to your device.
– Check WhatsApp notification settings to confirm custom tones are enabled.
– If all else fails, uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp to reset all settings.
Conclusion
Adding custom ringtones to WhatsApp only takes a few simple steps on both Android and iPhone devices. With just a ringtone file in the right format and a few tweaks to your settings, you can set any sound you want as the ringtone to identify contacts on WhatsApp. It’s a useful way to personalize your notifications and alerts. We hope this guide helped explain the process clearly. Just follow the steps outlined above and you’ll be assigning cool custom ringtones to your WhatsApp contacts in no time.