If you are already tired of standard ringtones on your phone and want to ring your favorite song, then the article on how to set a ringtone on Android 7.0 is for you. Using our instructions, you will be able to quickly and easily solve this problem. Now almost every person has a smartphone, so no matter where you go, similar melodies are played everywhere. In this regard, I want to stand out by installing something original on my call. There are several clever ways to set a ringtone for an Android phone for free from MTS and other mobile operators.
Changing the melody using standard Android tools
In order to hear beautiful music and not an annoying ringtone when a call comes in, the user is asked to take a few simple steps:
- Open Explorer.
- Hold your finger on the file of the composition you like.
- Go to the "More" section.
- Select the “Set as ringtone” option.
An important condition is the presence of the song in the internal memory of the smartphone. You won't be able to play a music track from your favorite streaming service due to copyright restrictions.
Install via media player
You can also change the ringtone through the media player that is used to play music on your device. Let us remind you that you first need to download the song you like. Next, all that remains is to do the following:
- Launch the Music application.
- Open the desired song.
- Go to the additional menu by pressing the button in the form of three dots.
- Select the “Set to call” option.
On a note. Also, to change the ringtone, you can use any other media player that is downloaded through the Play Market application store.
After completing these steps, incoming calls will sparkle with new colors, as they will be accompanied by your favorite song. If desired, it can always be replaced by any of the methods discussed in this material.
Via "Settings"
Since the ringtone is one of the smartphone options, the manufacturer makes it possible to change the melody through the settings menu. Let's take a closer look at what needs to be done for this:
- Open your phone settings.
- Go to Sounds and Vibration and then Ringtone.
- Select the music track you want to change the current ringtone to.
Next, all that remains is to save the changes so that each next incoming message is accompanied by a cheerful song, and not a boring melody from the standard set of smartphones.
How to change the ringtone on your phone
Setting a ringtone on BQ is a fairly simple procedure consisting of the following steps:
- Go to the settings menu of your gadget;
- Select the “Sound” section there;
- Next, tap on “Call Ringtone”;
- When you go there, you will see a list of ringtones that are currently available on your BQ. If you want to understand what a particular ringtone sounds like, you just need to tap on it and you will hear the corresponding musical excerpt;
- Once you have found the ringtone you want, tap on it and confirm your choice.
If you don’t like the initial BQ ringtone, and the range of ringtones offered by the phone also doesn’t suit you, then proceed to the next step. This will set your ringtone as a ringtone.
Interesting: How to open the cover of a BQ phone.
Via the "Contacts" menu
Another standard tool that allows you to set up a sound signal for incoming calls is the Contacts application. On some models it may be called “Phone”, but this does not play any role in choosing a suitable ringtone. In all situations, it is proposed to act according to the following scenario:
- Launch the Contacts application.
- Open settings.
- Go to the “Ringtone” section.
- Select the desired track.
It is worth noting that on some smartphones, after completing the third step, the application transfers the user to the standard settings menu. However, this does not prevent you from setting your favorite song as a ringtone.
On a note. You can also set a ringtone for an individual person in the Contacts application. The operation is performed not through the general settings menu, but through the subscriber card.
Set a melody for a separate contact
There is nothing easier than finding out who is calling you. You just hear a call, take out your phone and look at the screen. But what if the ringtone itself notifies you about which subscriber decided to call? This can be easily arranged, because the functionality of the smartphone allows you to set your own melody for each individual contact in the phone book. This is done as follows:
- Go to your contacts list in your phone app.
- Select the subscriber for whom you want to set a personal melody.
- In the pop-up window, click on the three dots in the top right.
- A menu will appear in which you need to select Set ringtone.
The further process of selecting a melody looks exactly the same as when we set a common ringtone for everyone. So you can easily set any ringtone for a contact.
So setting a ringtone on Android is very easy. Moreover, you can set up a call for all contacts at once, or for one number separately. And any music from your phone will be available to choose from.
Through third party applications
Finally, you can set your favorite track as your ringtone using a special application. In particular, the Rings Extended program, available for download through the Play Market, allows you to add a ringtone. Its capabilities include both selecting songs stored in the device’s memory and setting one of the melodies from the application developers as a ringtone.
Installing different ringtones on different SIM cards
If your Android smartphone supports two or more SIM cards at the same time, you can differentiate their use using different call signals. This is very convenient if you use work and personal SIM cards in one smartphone. We'll tell you how to put music on your phone in this case:
- Use the DualSim Ringtone application. It will help you set the volume for each SIM card, select a separate melody and notifications. In this case, you do not have to add ringtone files to the folder with standard ringtones; you can select them directly from the memory card.
- If you are solving the problem of how to put music on a Samsung phone, then on some models there is a standard way to set separate ringtones for different SIM cards. To do this, you need to go to the settings for using sim cards and set your own parameters for each.
Following Samsung's efforts, other manufacturers have also made it possible to change ringtones for each SIM card as a standard feature. Changing their ringtone also occurs through the “SIM Usage Options” menu.
How to set a custom ringtone for a contact?
In push-button phones, a very convenient option was to set melodies for each contact. Modern smartphones have not lost this function. You can set music to a phone call from a specific subscriber using the standard Contacts application. To do this you will need:
- Find the person you want to highlight with a special ringtone, open the contact for editing.
- Click on the three dots in the upper right corner to enter the context menu. There you will need to find the “Ringtone” or “Set ringtone” item. Click on it. In older versions of operating systems, the special menu options are located in the contact card, just scroll down.
- Point your smartphone to the path to the file with the desired melody to select it. Click on the “Add or Ok” button. The phone must have a “File Manager” or an application that performs similar functions installed. If you do not install such a program, then you will not be able to indicate the path to the required melody. You will first need to use a PC to add the new ringtone file to the standard ringtones folder.
A contact card cannot be edited if it is saved to SIM. In this case, transfer the data to the smartphone’s memory, and then synchronize it using your Google account.
How to set your own ringtone for a group of contacts?
Most models of modern smartphones have lost the function of setting a special ringtone for a group of contacts. If you want to set special ringtones for each group, download the Group Ringtones app.
The only drawback of this program is that it does not see all the folders in the memory of your smartphone. The melody will need to be selected from the standard ones or from the “Downloads” directory. The application does not display files on the memory card.
The best ringtone personalization appshow to change the ringtone on your phone
The easiest way to change the ringtone is using special applications. They help you install new ringtones, download them, and set up playback of a specific fragment. In most apps you will also find additional tools to personalize your smartphone. All the programs listed below have one thing in common - you don’t have to pay to use them.
ZEDGE Ringtones & Wallpapers
One of the most popular applications is ZEDGE. All owners of Android smartphones and tablets have used it at least once. With it you can find:
- ringtones;
- sets of sounds for messages and alerts;
- wallpaper;
- alarm calls.
The catalog of this application is almost endless. It is regularly updated with new pictures and melodies. Everyone can find an option that suits their taste. One of the most useful features of this application is the “Related Content Gesture”. While listening to a tune, just swipe to the side to find similar ringtones. It’s easy to install your favorite melody - just a couple of movements and it will be used on your smartphone. The disadvantage of the application is the lack of Russification.
Audiko Ringtones
The developer of this application claims that its catalog contains more than 2 million ringtones and almost 15 thousand wallpaper images. You can find something new to configure your smartphone every day, as the database is regularly updated.
The app connects to your Google Play Music account, allowing you to use your tunes as ringtones. Also in the toolkit you will find an editor that allows you to edit files:
- trim;
- shorten length;
- select fragments.
The developers have also built TOP lists into the application, which will help you keep up to date with new musical releases. If you are used to changing ringtones often, you can subscribe to updates. You can import music files and set them as calls using this utility in a matter of minutes.
Funny & Telephone sounds
This app is a little different from others. Its interface is divided into two parts:
- Funny Ringtones contains quotes from films, funny sounds, music from films and TV series. Here you can find sounds from classic films, such as "Ghostbusters", and from modern animation, for example, conversations of minions. This section is suitable for those who have a sense of humor.
- Telephone Ringtones – a section for those who are nostalgic for the old days. Here you will find the sounds of analogue telephones from the last century. Simple but nice. This section will help you feel at home.
This application is suitable for those who do not want to play music on calls. It offers a fairly wide range of different sounds. Its advantage is that you can use these ringtones for notifications. You will definitely be able to stand out from the crowd.
Mobile 9 Ringtones
If you want to customize your phone inside and out using one application, then you need to download Mobile 9. In its catalog, you will have to choose for a long time what music to put on your phone, since it contains more than 3 million options. In addition, you will have access to a catalog of wallpapers, theme packs and a variety of fonts. You will also find stickers for text messages and additional unique materials created specifically for this utility.
All these packages and new features will allow you to personalize your phone as much as possible. Additionally, you will find entertaining content in it: GIF animation, memes, unusual photos, videos. You can view these elements for free at any convenient time, and also download them to your smartphone’s memory to share them via instant messengers or social networks.
Today's Hit Ringtones
This utility has a very simple idea - it contains the most popular songs that you can set as a ringtone. The advantage of this option is that the best songs are collected separately for each genre. The main drawback is that the number of songs is significantly inferior to similar applications. The catalog of this utility collects only hits, new releases and the best songs.
It is convenient to manage this application. In order to listen to a melody, you just need to press its name once. If you rest your finger on it, it will immediately be set as the main ringtone. There is another drawback in the controls - you cannot set a special sound for messages, notifications or a specific contact. Although the developers promised to think about this part of the application’s functionality, perhaps such features will appear in future editions.
MTP Ringtones and WallpapersPlay Music
MTP is the only application that can compete with ZEDGE. In this application you will find a completely free catalog, easy navigation, and the ability to set special calls for individual contacts from your phone's address book. With this utility you can also change message sounds or wallpaper.
Setting a new ringtone using MTP is convenient and simple. You don’t have to wander through the phone’s settings, look for the necessary items in the menu - everything can be done using this utility, it adapts to any system and smartphone manufacturer.
Now you know everything about changing ringtones on Android phones. Changing the standard melody to a custom one is not so difficult, you just need to have some free time. The easiest way to solve this problem is with the help of special utilities. Share the information you receive from us with your friends and leave comments. In them you can ask any questions or share the names of applications that helped you.
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Possible problems and methods for solving them
Although the operation looks very simple on the surface, many users complain that they do not have a track for the ringtone. Moreover, problems manifest themselves in different ways. It happens that the user simply cannot find the item on the phone that is responsible for selecting a ringtone. In this situation, it is important to note that the names of the menu items indicated when describing the steps to perform an action differ depending on the smartphone model. They may be called differently on your device, so be careful.
Another problem is that the song does not appear in the list of available ringtones. Here it is recommended to make sure that the track is saved in the internal memory and not on the MicroSD card. The file integrity factor is also important. You need to check whether it plays correctly through the built-in or third-party media player.
Finally, it also happens that a person follows the instructions, selects a track, but the melody is still not installed in the inbox. The occurrence of this type of problem is seriously influenced by manufacturer restrictions. On some smartphones, you can set the ringtone to a song whose duration is less than 30 seconds. It is possible that this is exactly your case.
How to set ringtones for different contacts
Do you want to determine who is calling you by one ringtone, but don’t know how to combine several favorite songs for incoming calls? Then the ideal solution would be to install several audio recordings. Everything is done here a little differently, but also quite easily and quickly.
- We open the “Contacts” application (namely “Contacts”, not “Phone”), we see a list of numbers saved on the device.
- Click on the contact thumbnail, but not on the number, otherwise the call will simply start.
- A new window opens, where we click on the image of a man or on the ellipsis.
- A small but useful menu appears, in which we select the “Set ringtone” option. Next, using a third-party explorer or the “Multimedia Storage” application, we set the desired music. You may also be asked which melody should be set: system or personal. The selection of system ringtones, unfortunately, is quite meager.
To ensure that the installed melody always works, it is advisable not to transfer it to the SD card, and do this only if the internal memory is sorely lacking. By the way, you may also be interested in the article “How to clear internal memory on Android.”
As you can see, putting a new ringtone on your phone is quite simple; Android 7.0 is completely ready for this. The user will not have to deal with anything difficult. If you have any additional questions, write to us in the comments. Good luck!
