How to Set a Custom Ringtone on Android

Android is far more flexible than iPhone: any MP3, M4A or OGG file can be a ringtone. A good ringtone is still a short, loud, well-cut clip rather than a whole song that starts with a quiet intro.

Step 1 — Cut the perfect part

1. Open the Android Ringtone Maker in Chrome.
2. Choose your song or video. The best 30–40 seconds is selected automatically. Adjust and preview.
3. Choose Android (MP3) for a ringtone or Notification (OGG) for a short message alert.
4. Tap Create. The file goes to your Downloads folder.

Step 2 — Set it, brand by brand

• Samsung (One UI): Settings → Sounds and vibration → Ringtone → tap + (top right) → pick the file.
• Xiaomi / Redmi / POCO (HyperOS, MIUI): Settings → Sound & vibration → Ringtone → Choose local ringtone → File manager → Download.
• Google Pixel and stock Android: Settings → Sound & vibration → Phone ringtone → My sounds → +.
• OnePlus / Oppo / Realme (ColorOS, OxygenOS): Settings → Sound & vibration → Ringtone → Select from local files.
• Vivo (Funtouch, OriginOS): Settings → Sound & vibration → Ringtone → Local ringtones.

Ringtone for one contact

Open Contacts → contact → ⋮ menu → Set ringtone (Samsung: Edit → View more → Ringtone).

Tips for a ringtone people notice

• Start on a strong beat. Use the waveform to skip silent intros.
• Add a 1–2 second fade-out so the loop doesn't click.
• If it's quiet compared to system sounds, boost it by 150% with the Volume Booster.