WhatsApp has become one of the most popular messaging apps, with over 2 billion users worldwide. One of the many great features of WhatsApp is the ability to send audio messages to your contacts. If you’ve received an audio message on WhatsApp that you really like, you may want to set it as your custom ringtone. Here are step-by-step instructions on how to convert a WhatsApp audio into a ringtone on both iPhone and Android.
Requirements
To set a WhatsApp audio as your custom ringtone, you’ll need:
- The WhatsApp audio file you want to use as your ringtone.
- An iPhone or Android smartphone.
- A computer with iTunes (for iPhone) or file manager app (for Android).
How to Set a WhatsApp Audio as Ringtone on iPhone
Here are the steps to convert a WhatsApp audio file into a ringtone on an iPhone:
- Open the WhatsApp chat containing the audio file you want to use as ringtone.
- Tap and hold the audio file, then tap ‘Save to Files’ to download the file to your phone’s local storage.
- Open the Files app on your iPhone and go to the On My iPhone section. Locate the downloaded WhatsApp audio file.
- Tap the share icon (a box with an arrow pointing up) and select ‘Save to Files’. This will save the file again to your iCloud Drive.
- Open iTunes on your computer and login with the same Apple ID as your iPhone. Click on iPhone > Tones under Library in the left menu.
- Drag the WhatsApp audio file from iCloud Drive on your computer to the Tones section in iTunes.
- Sync your iPhone with iTunes. The WhatsApp audio should now appear as a ringtone option on your iPhone.
- Go to Settings > Sounds (or Sounds & Haptics) and under Ringtone, select the WhatsApp audio to set it as your default ringtone.
Things to note for iPhone
- The WhatsApp audio file must be in .m4r format to work as iPhone ringtone. iTunes will automatically convert it when you drag the file to Tones.
- You can trim the audio clip in iTunes if needed before syncing to iPhone.
- You can also use online audio converter tools to convert the WhatsApp audio to .m4r format if you don’t have access to iTunes.
How to Set a WhatsApp Audio as Ringtone on Android
Here are the steps to convert a WhatsApp audio into a custom ringtone on Android:
- Open the WhatsApp chat containing the audio file you want to use as a ringtone.
- Tap and hold the audio file, then tap the download icon to download it to your phone’s storage.
- Go to the File Manager or My Files app on your Android and find the downloaded WhatsApp audio file.
- Long press the audio file and select ‘Rename’. Change the file extension from .mp3 to .m4r.
- Now go to Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone on your Android. Tap on the 3-dot menu and choose ‘Add ringtone’.
- Select the renamed .m4r file from your phone’s storage. It will now show up as a ringtone option.
- Tap on the audio file to set it as your default phone ringtone.
Things to note for Android
- Make sure you rename the file extension to .m4r, otherwise it may not work as a ringtone on some Android phones.
- You can trim the audio clip before setting it as ringtone using audio editing apps.
- On Samsung phones, you may need to move the audio file to the Ringtones folder using My Files app to see it as a ringtone option.
Troubleshooting Tips
Here are some troubleshooting tips in case you face any issues setting a WhatsApp audio as ringtone:
- If the WhatsApp audio doesn’t show up as ringtone option, make sure it’s in the supported format – .m4r for iPhones and .mp3 or .m4r for Android.
- Double check if the file is copied to the right folder – Tones in iTunes for iPhones, Ringtones for some Android phones.
- Reboot your phone and try again if the ringtone still doesn’t show up in settings after syncing or adding it.
- Try trimming the WhatsApp audio to 30 seconds or under if it still doesn’t work.
- For Android, check if you have allowed permissions for the file manager app to access phone storage.
- Make sure your phone’s ringtone volume is turned up and not muted.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I convert a WhatsApp audio to iPhone ringtone format?
To convert a WhatsApp audio to an iPhone compatible format, change the file extension from .mp3 to .m4r. Alternatively, you can use iTunes on your computer to convert the file to .m4r format by dragging the audio file to Tones section before syncing to iPhone.
2. Can I set any song as ringtone on iPhone?
Yes, you can set any song or audio file as ringtone on iPhone. Simply convert the audio file to .m4r format and add it to Tones in iTunes. Then sync your iPhone to add the custom ringtone.
3. Why is my custom WhatsApp ringtone not showing up on iPhone?
If your custom WhatsApp ringtone is not showing up on iPhone, make sure the file is in .m4r format, synced using latest iTunes version, and copied to the Tones folder. Also check if you have enough storage space on your iPhone.
4. How do I set a WhatsApp audio as Android ringtone?
On Android, download the WhatsApp audio and rename the file extension to .m4r or .mp3. Then go to Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone and select ‘Add ringtone’ to choose the file from storage. Tap on it to set as default ringtone.
5. Can I use WhatsApp audio as alarm tone on Android?
Yes, you can set a WhatsApp audio as your alarm tone on Android phones. Simply download the audio, rename it to .mp3 or .m4r, go to Clock app > Alarm tone > Add alarm tone and select the file to set it as your alarm.
6. How do I make my custom ringtone louder on iPhone?
To increase the volume of your custom WhatsApp ringtone on iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds (or Sounds & Haptics) > Ringtone. Use the slider below the ringtone name to adjust its volume. You can also increase the overall ringer volume from this screen.
7. Why does my WhatsApp ringtone keep changing?
If your custom WhatsApp ringtone keeps changing back to default on your iPhone, make sure you have synced and added the ringtone file to iTunes Tones folder properly. Also check that you have not enabled any automation shortcuts that change your ringtone on iPhone. Disable them if enabled.
Conclusion
Setting a WhatsApp audio as your custom ringtone is easy on both iPhones and Android phones. For iPhone, convert the audio to .m4r format, add it to iTunes Tones, and sync. On Android, rename the file to .m4r or .mp3 and set it as ringtone directly from storage. Make sure to trim large files and follow the right folder locations for your phone’s OS. With these steps, you can set any special WhatsApp message, song, or audio as your unique ringtone!