How to use an audio file as a ringtone

If you wish to set an audio or music file as a message notification or ringtone, the audio file must be placed into the corresponding folder in the My Files app. Once is it stored in the correct folder, you can set the audio file as your notification sound or ringtone. Follow the below guide to learn how to customise your Notification sounds on your Galaxy smartphone.

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How do you turn an audio file into a ringtone?
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Can you use an MP3 as a ringtone?
Can I use a voice recording as a ringtone?

Move the file to the correct folder Click to Expand

1 Launch the My Files app.

Please note: By default, the My Files app is located in the Samsung folder on your apps screen.

2 Find the sound file that you would like to set as your notification sound.

For example:

If it is a song saved as an audio file, go to: Audio > Music
If it is a voice recording, go to: Internal storage > Voice Recorder

3 Press and hold the file to select, then tap "Move" or "Copy".

4 Tap the Return icon to return to the My Files home screen.

5 Tap "Internal storage", then tap "Notifications" or "Ringtones".

6 Tap "Copy here" to copy the music file to your chosen folder.

Customise individual app notification sounds Click to Expand

Please note: Not all apps have notification sounds that can be customised.

1 Go to "Settings", then tap "Apps".

2 Select the app that you would like to customise the notification tone for. In this example, the notifications for the Phone app will be customised.

3 Tap "Notifications".

4 Select a category that you would like to customise. In this example we will customise the sound notification for a missed call.

5 Make sure that you have selected "Alert", then tap "Sound".

6 Tap to select your chosen sound file then tap the Return icon to apply the changes.

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How do you turn an audio file into a ringtone?

Set an audio file as your ringtone.

On your Android device, open the Files by Google app ..

At the bottom, tap Browse ..

Scroll to “Audio” under “Categories.”.

Find and play the audio file you want to set as your ringtone..

Tap More. ... .

On the permission dialog, tap Continue..

Turn on Allow modify system settings..

How do I use an audio file as a ringtone on my iPhone?

How to Set an MP3 as a Ringtone on an iPhone.

Launch the iTunes App. Start iTunes on your Mac or Windows computer. ... .

Add the MP3 to iTunes. Unless your MP3 file is already in your iTunes library, you'll need to add it. ... .

Trim the File. ... .

Convert the MP3 File. ... .

Rename the File. ... .

Connect the iPhone. ... .

Copy the File. ... .

Verify the Ringtone..

Can you use an MP3 as a ringtone?

Go to Settings. Tap on Sounds and Display. There you will be able to see the pasted MP3 file in your ringtones list to choose from.

Can I use a voice recording as a ringtone?

Open the Voice Memos app. Select the recording you want to use as your ringtone. You can also record a new one and use it for your ringtone. Tap the three dots and tap Save to Files → Save.