{"id":39744,"date":"2023-12-05T15:01:49","date_gmt":"2023-12-05T07:01:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=39744"},"modified":"2023-12-05T02:46:53","modified_gmt":"2023-12-04T18:46:53","slug":"customize-ringtones-on-android","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/customize-ringtones-on-android\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make and Customize Ringtones on Android Phones"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many apps and websites let you download ringtones for your Android phone. But sometimes, you might not find the ringtone you want, or it might not sound the way you like. In such cases, you can make your own ringtones using your favorite songs.<\/p>\n

In this article, I\u2019ll explain how you can make a ringtone from any sound file without spending any money. If you are using iOS, check out our article on how to create ringtones and text tones on iPhone<\/a>. Additionally, if you want to turn TikTok videos into ringtones<\/a>, we have a guide for that too.<\/p>\n

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How to Make Ringtones on Android<\/h2>\n

To make ringtones on your Android phone, you need a special app. There are many apps on the Google Play Store that help you do this. One of the best ones I\u2019ve used is Ringdroid<\/a>. It\u2019s a free app that doesn\u2019t show any ads. Plus, it\u2019s very easy to use, so I\u2019ll show you how to use it in this guide.<\/p>\n

If Ringdroid isn\u2019t right for you or you want more features, there are other apps you can try. Ringtone Maker<\/a> and MP3 Cutter<\/a> are also good choices. They\u2019re free but might show some ads, and they have useful features.<\/p>\n

How to Use Ringdroid<\/h3>\n

After you install and open Ringdroid, it will show all the sound files on your phone or SD card. If you can\u2019t find the sound you want, click on the \u201cMenu\u201d button in the top-right corner (three vertical dots). Then pick \u201cShow All Audio\u201d. This will search for all sound files so you don\u2019t miss any.<\/p>\n

\"Display<\/figure>\n

Remember, Ringdroid will show every sound file, even system sounds and other app sounds. To avoid confusion, use the \u201cSearch\u201d bar at the top to find the sound files you need quickly.<\/p>\n

Make Ringtones with Ringdroid<\/h3>\n

To begin, click on the sound file you want to change. Ringdroid will open it in its editor. You\u2019ll see the sound as waves with two sliders to choose where the ringtone starts and ends. Underneath, there are \u201cplay\/pause\u201d buttons and the \u201cstart\/end\u201d times in seconds.<\/p>\n

\"Ringdroid<\/figure>\n

You can set the start and end points in different ways. Move the start and end sliders to choose the exact points for the ringtone. Playing the sound can help you choose the right spots. But you can also set the points without playing the sound.<\/p>\n

\"Sliders<\/figure>\n

Another method is to play the sound and click \u201cStart\u201d when you hear the beginning of your ringtone. Click \u201cEnd\u201d when you hear the end. This takes longer but is very accurate.<\/p>\n

\"Marking<\/figure>\n

You can also type in the start and end times in seconds. To do this, tap the counters next to the \u201cStart\u201d and \u201cEnd\u201d buttons. For this method, you need to know the exact times in seconds.<\/p>\n

\"Entering<\/figure>\n

After setting the start and end times, click \u201cSave\u201d at the top to save your ringtone. Then, you can name it and set it as your default ringtone.<\/p>\n

\"Saving<\/figure>\n

That\u2019s it! Your ringtone will be saved as a new file, separate from the original one.<\/p>\n

Additional Ringdroid Features<\/h3>\n

Ringdroid offers more helpful features. Let\u2019s go over them.<\/p>\n

Using the Search Bar<\/strong><\/p>\n

The search bar on the main screen is very useful. It\u2019s great for finding the right sound file. Since Ringdroid shows every sound file on your phone, you might often use this \u201cSearch\u201d bar. It updates instantly, and you can search by song title or artist name.<\/p>\n

\"Searching<\/figure>\n

Setting as Default<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can choose a sound file as the default ringtone, notification sound, or alarm sound directly in Ringdroid. Just click the arrow beside the sound file and pick \u201cSet as default\u201d.<\/p>\n

\"Setting<\/figure>\n

Assigning to a Contact<\/strong><\/p>\n

If the sound is a ringtone, you can set it for specific contacts. This helps you recognize who\u2019s calling. Click the arrow next to a ringtone and pick \u201cAssign to Contacts\u201d. Then choose the contact you want.<\/p>\n

\"Assigning<\/figure>\n

Recording Sounds<\/strong><\/p>\n

You can record new sounds to make into ringtones. Click the \u201cmicrophone\u201d icon at the top to start recording. When you\u2019re done, hit the \u201cStop\u201d button. Your recording will appear in the Ringdroid editor where you can make it into a ringtone.<\/p>\n

\"Recording<\/figure>\n
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