Are you looking for a way to use custom ringtones on your Android phone?

Custom ringtones are worth considering if you want your favorite song or melody to play when someone calls you.

Besides, setting a custom ringtone can add a personal touch to your phone. It makes a unique and easier way to spot in crowds.

In this article, we will detail the steps to explain how to make a custom ringtone on Android.
Open your phone and follow my steps!

How to Make a Custom Ringtone on Android via Computer?

The computer is the basic tool to create our ringtone. You can search for numerous wonderful music and melody on it. And for making custom ringtones, it is very convenient and available! So let’s have a specific look at how to use it now.

Step 1. Choose a song/audio clip: 

• Select the song or audio clip you want to use as your custom ringtone. Make sure it’s stored on your computer.

Step 2. Trim and convert the audio: 

• To trim and convert the audio file to a suitable format (such as MP3). You can use free audio editing software like “Audacity” on your computer. 
• Import the audio file into Audacity, trim it to your desired length, and then export it as an MP3 file. 

Step 3. Transfer the ringtone to the device: 

• Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable. When prompted, select File Transfer on your phone. 
• After connecting, locate the phone in file explorer and access the Internal Storage. 
• Create a folder named “Ringtones” in the main directory of your device’s internal storage if it doesn’t already exist. 
• Copy and paste the trimmed and converted MP3 file into the “Ringtones” folder.

Step 4. Set the custom ringtone on your device: 

• Disconnect your Android device from the computer.
• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device. 
• Navigate to “Sound” or “Sound & vibration,” then tap on “Ringtones” or a similar option depending on your device. 
• Choose My Sounds and choose your custom ringtone.
• Click the “+” sign, then tap Save.

How to Make a Custom Ringtone on Android via File Manager Apps?

Step 1. Choose a song/audio clip:

• Pick a song or audio clip you want to use as your custom ringtone. Make sure it’s stored on your device.

Step 2. Trim the audio:

• You’ll likely want to trim the audio to create a shorter ringtone. You can use a built-in audio editing app or a third-party audio editor. Some recommended apps include “Ringtone Maker” or “Audacity.”

Step 3. Rename and move the file:

• Rename the trimmed audio file to identify it as your ringtone easily.
• Move the trimmed and renamed audio file to your device’s “Ringtones” folder. You can create this folder in your internal storage if it doesn’t exist.

Step 4. Set the custom ringtone:

• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
• Navigate to “Sound” or “Sound & vibration,” then tap on “Ringtones” or a similar option depending on your device.
• Your custom ringtone should appear on the list. Select it as your new ringtone.

How to Make a Custom Ringtone on Android via Ringtone Maker Apps?

You guys may be confused about the third-party audio editors, right? And I believe some of you may not know how to use them.

Exactly, I can explain how to use them now!

Step 1. Install a ringtone maker app:

• Search for and install a reputable ringtone maker app from the Google Play Store. Some popular options include “Ringtone Maker” or “Zedge.”

Step 2. Choose a song/audio clip:

• Open the ringtone maker app and select the song or audio clip you want to use from your device’s storage.

Step 3. Trim and save the ringtone:

• Use the app’s trimming tools to select the portion of the audio you want as your ringtone.
• Once satisfied with the selection, save the trimmed audio as a ringtone. The app will usually prompt you to name the ringtone.

Step 4. Set the custom ringtone:

• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
• Navigate to “Sound” or “Sound & vibration,” then tap on “Phone ringtone” or a similar option depending on your device.
• The newly created custom ringtone should appear in the list. Select it as your new ringtone.

Nowadays, we are likely to finish our actions in every useful app. Then, do you know how to use music-listening apps to make a custom ringtone?

That is no big deal if you have no idea. In the next chapter, I will demonstrate how to operate it (take 2 popular apps as examples).

Keep scrolling!

How to Make a Custom Ringtone on Android via Music Apps?

1. Spotify

Step 1. Download the song:

• Open the Spotify app and find the song you want to use as a custom ringtone.
• Download the song for offline listening (if available).

Step 2. Extract the audio:

• Use a third-party audio extraction tool on your computer to extract the audio from the downloaded Spotify song.
• Convert the extracted audio to a suitable ringtone format, such as MP3.

Step 3. Transfer and set the ringtone:

• Transfer the converted ringtone file to your Android device.
• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
• Navigate to “Sound” or “Sound & vibration,” then tap on “Phone ringtone” or a similar option depending on your device.
• Your custom ringtone should appear on the list. Select it as your new ringtone

2. Apple Music (For Android): 

Step 1. Download the song: 

• Open the Apple Music app and find the song you want to use as a custom ringtone.
• Download the song for offline listening (if available).

Step 2. Extract the audio: 

• It is similar to the Spotify method. You should use a third-party audio extraction tool to extract and convert the audio to an available format.

Step 3. Transfer and set the ringtone: 

• Transfer the converted ringtone file to your Android device.
• Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
• Navigate to “Sound” or “Sound & vibration,” then tap on “Phone ringtone” or a similar option depending on your device.
• Your custom ringtone should appear on the list. Select it as your new ringtone.

And other music listening apps such as Pandora and Youtube Music may actually follow the common steps I have mentioned. So if you want to set the ringtone from other apps, you can get a general reference.

To Be Short

Do you guys have a clear mind of how to make a custom ringtone on Android now? Whether using a computer or music listening apps, the ringtone clip tools are obviously basic. So you must understand how to control and take advantage of them. And I believe that you can prepare wonderful ringtones as much as possible, so you can have a new and meaningful experience every day.