Using a WhatsApp message as your ringtone for music can be a fun way to customize your phone’s notifications. With just a few quick steps, you can set any WhatsApp audio file, voice message, or video as your custom ringtone on both iPhone and Android devices. In this article, we’ll walk through the full instructions and options for setting a WhatsApp sound as your ringtone on iOS and Android phones.
Prerequisites
Before you can use a WhatsApp sound as your ringtone, you’ll need:
- The latest version of the WhatsApp app installed on your iPhone or Android phone
- A WhatsApp audio file, voice message, or video that you want to use as your custom ringtone. This can be a message that was sent to you or one you recorded and sent yourself.
- For iPhones, you’ll need the latest version of iTunes installed on your computer
Once you have those basics covered, you’re ready to start setting up your custom WhatsApp ringtone. Keep reading for the step-by-step instructions for both iPhone and Android.
Set a WhatsApp Audio as Ringtone on iPhone
Here are the steps to use a WhatsApp sound as your iPhone ringtone:
- Open the WhatsApp message with the audio file you want to use as a ringtone on your iPhone. This can be a message with a voice note, video, or another audio file sent to you on WhatsApp.
- Tap and hold the audio message to open the context menu, then tap “Save to Files”. This will save the audio file to your local device storage.
- Open the Files app on your iPhone and go to the “On My iPhone” section. Find the WhatsApp audio file you saved and tap on it.
- At the bottom of the screen, tap the Share button (the square with an arrow pointing out).
- Scroll down and tap “Ringtone”. This will open the audio file in the Ringtone section of your Settings app.
- In Settings, tap on the WhatsApp audio file under “Ringtone”.
- At the top of the screen, tap “Export”. This will export the ringtone to your iTunes music library the next time you sync.
- Open iTunes on your computer and connect your iPhone. Click on your iPhone icon at the top left.
- In the left sidebar, click Tones under Library. You should see your custom WhatsApp ringtone listed there.
- Drag the ringtone file onto your iPhone icon at the top of the iTunes window. This will sync the ringtone to your device.
- On your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds and tap on Ringtone. You’ll now be able to select your custom WhatsApp ringtone.
- Tap the WhatsApp audio file to set it as your default ringtone!
And that’s it! Those steps will set any WhatsApp audio clip, voice message, or video as your custom iPhone ringtone. You can repeat the process for different WhatsApp sounds to change your ringtone whenever you want.
Set a WhatsApp Audio as Ringtone on Android
The process is a bit simpler on Android than iPhone. Just follow these steps:
- Open the WhatsApp message with the audio file you want to use as a ringtone on your Android phone.
- Tap and hold the audio file to open the context menu, then tap “Save to Device”. This will save it to your local storage.
- Open your phone’s File Manager app and go to WhatsApp > Media > WhatsApp Audio to find the saved audio file.
- Long press the audio file, then tap the 3-dot menu at the top. Select “Set as ringtone”.
- You’ll get a prompt to confirm setting it as your phone ringtone or notification sound. Tap “Phone ringtone”.
- Go to Settings > Sound on your phone and tap Ringtone. Your custom WhatsApp audio should be set as your default ringtone.
That’s all it takes! Now you can use any WhatsApp sound as your custom Android ringtone.Repeat the steps to change your ringtone anytime.
Customize Your WhatsApp Ringtone
Once you’ve set a WhatsApp audio as your custom ringtone, you have a few options to customize it further:
- Trim the ringtone: If the WhatsApp audio is longer than you want for your ringtone, you can trim it. On iPhone, you can drag the edges of the file in iTunes to shorten it before syncing. On Android, use an app like Ringtone Maker to trim.
- Adjust audio volume: If your WhatsApp ringtone is too loud or quiet compared to other sounds, you can raise or lower the volume in your phone’s Settings app.
- Set unique ringtones: Assign different WhatsApp audio ringtones to specific contacts for customized alerts.
- Add other effects: Try using audio editing apps to add effects like fade-ins/outs, bass boosts, normalize volumes, and more.
Get creative and make the perfect custom WhatsApp ringtone!
Troubleshooting WhatsApp Ringtones
If you follow the steps but still can’t get your WhatsApp audio to work as a ringtone, here are some troubleshooting tips:
- Make sure the audio file is in a compatible format like MP3, M4R (iPhone ringtone format), or M4A.
- Confirm the file was properly saved from WhatsApp to your device storage or synced to iTunes.
- Double check that the ringtone is assigned in your Settings app sound settings.
- For iPhones, verify the ringtone was exported and synced from iTunes properly.
- Restart your iPhone or Android phone to refresh the ringtone settings.
- Check if your device has any software or OS updates that need installing.
- Make sure you haven’t exceeded your device’s ringtone length limit (often 30 seconds).
Following the steps closely again usually resolves any issues. If not, try searching online forums or contacting WhatsApp support for help troubleshooting.
Conclusion
Setting a custom WhatsApp ringtone only takes a few taps, and is a fun way to personalize your mobile device. Whether you want your favorite song clip, a funny voice message from a friend, or a meme sound as your ringtone, WhatsApp makes it easy.
So try out your own WhatsApp audio as a custom ringtone on iPhone or Android today! Just be sure to pick a ringtone that’s clear and audible as an alert. And as always, make sure to set your phone to silent when appropriate so your custom WhatsApp ringtone doesn’t distract others!
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