WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, with over 2 billion users. It allows users to exchange messages, photos, videos and make voice and video calls easily. WhatsApp comes with a default ringtone that plays whenever you receive a WhatsApp call on iPhone. While the default ringtone works fine, sometimes you may want to customize it and set a different ringtone for WhatsApp calls as per your preference.
The good news is – yes, you can change the default WhatsApp call ringtone on your iPhone. In this article, we will discuss how you can customize and set a custom ringtone for WhatsApp call notifications on your iPhone.
Steps to Change WhatsApp Call Ringtone on iPhone
Changing the WhatsApp call ringtone on iPhone is easy and can be done in a few simple steps. Here is how to do it:
1. Download the Ringtone File
Firstly, you need to download the ringtone or sound file that you want to set as your custom WhatsApp call ringtone. You can download ringtones from various websites online in MP3 or M4R format. Make sure to download ringtones that are 30 seconds or less, as longer audio cannot be set as ringtones on iPhone.
2. Connect iPhone to Computer
Once you have downloaded the ringtone file to your computer, connect your iPhone to it using the USB cable. Open iTunes on your computer.
3. Add Ringtone to iTunes
In iTunes, select your connected iPhone and then click on the Tones tab. You will see the option to sync ringtones. Click on File > Add File to Library. Select the ringtone file that you downloaded to your computer and add it. The ringtone will now be added to your iTunes library.
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4. Sync iPhone with iTunes
Once added, sync your iPhone with iTunes. The ringtone will now be transferred and saved to your device.
5. Set Ringtone for WhatsApp Call Notifications
Go to the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on Sounds & Haptics. Here scroll down and select Ringtone. You will now see the custom WhatsApp ringtone that you just added. Tap on it to select it.
Now open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Notifications > Ringtone. From here, select the custom ringtone file you want for WhatsApp call notifications.
That’s it! Now when you get an incoming WhatsApp call, your iPhone will play the custom ringtone instead of the default one. You can follow these steps to set any song or audio file as custom ringtone for WhatsApp calls on your iPhone.
Things to Remember
Here are some important things to remember when setting a custom WhatsApp call ringtone on iPhone:
- The audio file to be set as ringtone must be 30 seconds or less in duration.
- It must be in MP3 or M4R format. M4R is specifically designed for iPhone ringtones.
- After selecting the ringtone in WhatsApp settings, you need to restart the app for changes to take effect.
- If you don’t hear the custom ringtone, check if Do Not Disturb mode is enabled on your iPhone, which will mute all notifications.
- You can follow these steps to set custom ringtones for other call notification apps as well.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about changing WhatsApp call ringtone on iPhone:
1. How do I set a song as custom WhatsApp ringtone on iPhone?
To set a song as a custom WhatsApp ringtone, first convert the song file to M4R format using online audio converter tools. Then shorten it to 30 seconds and follow the steps above to add to iTunes and set it as the custom ringtone.
2. Can I set custom ringtones for WhatsApp notifications and messages?
Unfortunately, you cannot set custom ringtones for WhatsApp notifications and messages on an iPhone currently. The custom ringtone option is only available for incoming WhatsApp calls.
3. Where do custom iPhone ringtones get saved?
The custom ringtones added via iTunes get saved to the Ringtones section on your iPhone’s internal storage. You can find and manage them in the Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone section.
4. Do I need internet to change WhatsApp call ringtone?
No, you do not need active internet or WhatsApp connection to change the WhatsApp call ringtone on your iPhone. Simply follow the steps to add custom ringtone via iTunes when offline and set it for WhatsApp.
5. Can I set separate WhatsApp call ringtones for different contacts?
Unfortunately, there is no provision currently in WhatsApp to set contact-specific custom call ringtones. You can only set one WhatsApp call ringtone which will apply to all incoming calls.
Conclusion
Customizing your WhatsApp call ringtone is easy on iPhone. Simply pick an audio file, convert it to M4R format, add it to your iTunes library, sync your phone and set it as ringtone from WhatsApp settings. This allows you to set your favorite songs, tones or sounds to liven up those WhatsApp calls. Just make sure the audio file is 30 seconds or less in duration. Follow the steps outlined above and you can say goodbye to the boring default ringtones.