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How to Set a Custom Ringtone on Android

Setting a custom ringtone on your Android phone is straightforward and takes just a few minutes. This guide covers the process for all major Android manufacturers including Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and other devices running Android 12 through Android 16.

Step 1: Download Your Ringtone

First, you need a ringtone file in MP3 format. You can browse our free ringtone collection and download any tone you like. When you tap the download link on your Android phone, the MP3 file will save to your Downloads folder automatically.

All ringtones on Tones7 are free MP3 downloads that work with every Android phone. No app installation required.

Step 2: Open Your Settings App

Open the Settings app on your Android phone. You can find it in your app drawer or by pulling down the notification shade and tapping the gear icon.

Step 3: Navigate to Sound Settings

The path varies slightly by manufacturer:

Samsung Galaxy: Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone
Google Pixel: Settings > Sound & vibration > Phone ringtone
OnePlus: Settings > Sound & vibration > Ringtone
Xiaomi: Settings > Sound & vibration > Ringtone
Other Android: Settings > Sound > Phone ringtone

Step 4: Select Your Downloaded Ringtone

On the ringtone selection screen, you will see a list of default ringtones. Look for an option that says "Add ringtone", "Custom", or a "+" button at the top or bottom of the list. Tap it, then navigate to your Downloads folder and select the MP3 file you downloaded.

On Samsung phones, tap "+" at the top right corner. On Pixel phones, scroll to the bottom and tap "Add a ringtone". On most other Android phones, look for "Add" or "Custom" options.

Step 5: Confirm Your Selection

After selecting the file, your phone will play a preview. If it sounds good, tap "Done", "OK", or "Save" to confirm. Your new custom ringtone is now set.

Setting a Ringtone for a Specific Contact

You can also assign different ringtones to specific contacts so you know who is calling without looking at your phone:

Open the Contacts app
Tap on the contact you want to customize
Tap the three-dot menu (or "Edit")
Look for "Ringtone" or "Set ringtone"
Choose your custom MP3 file
Save the contact

Alternative Method: Using a File Manager

If your phone does not show the option to add custom ringtones in Settings, you can use this method:

Open your File Manager app
Navigate to Internal Storage > Ringtones (create this folder if it does not exist)
Copy or move your downloaded MP3 file into the Ringtones folder
Go back to Settings > Sound > Ringtone
Your custom ringtone should now appear in the list

Some Android phones require you to restart after copying files to the Ringtones folder before they appear in the ringtone picker.