How to associate a ringtone with one of your contacts on your phone
Have you ever wanted to know who is calling you without having to look at who is calling? If you’re like me, you probably have a lot of contacts on your phone and sometimes it can be difficult to remember who is who.
Maybe you have a friend who always calls you with good news, a family member who needs your help, or a boss who expects you to respond immediately. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could know who’s calling just by the sound of your phone ringing?
Well guess what? You can. Both iPhone and Android devices have a feature that lets you set a custom ringtone for any contact on your phone. This way you can assign a different sound to each person and instantly recognize them when they call.
How to Set Custom Ringtones on iPhone
- Go to Contacts
- Press one Name of the person
- Then in the upper right corner, tap To modify
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Go to your contact on your iPhone to choose a specific sound/ringtone just for them. (CyberGuy.com)
- Then tap Alarm
- Then choose a new sound
- Click on Do.
Choose a ringtone you want to set as default for this contact. (CyberGuy.com)
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How to Set Custom Ringtones on Android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer
- Go to Contacts application
- Press one Name of the person
- Faucet To modify
- Then click See more
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Go to your contact on your Android to choose a specific sound/ringtone just for them. (CyberGuy.com)
- Scroll down and tap Alarm
- From there you can choose from a variety of sounds
- Then press the < arrow at the top left of your screen
- Click on To safeguard.
You can choose from a variety of sounds for your contact’s ringtone. (CyberGuy.com)
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How to buy ringtones from online stores
If you don’t want to use the default ringtones that came with your phone, or if you want to have more variety and options, you can also purchase ringtones from online stores. Depending on your phone type, you can access different online stores offering a wide range of ringtones at different prices.
For iPhone users, the most convenient way to purchase ringtones is to use the iTunes Store. To purchase ringtones from the iTunes Store, you must have an Apple ID and a valid payment method. Frankly, with all the new ringtones in the latest iOS 17 and later software, you shouldn’t have to spend a dime unless you’re looking to customize what you hear when certain people call.
To buy ringtones from the iTunes Store on your iPhone
- Open it iTunes Store app on your iPhone
- Faucet More in the lower right corner of the screen
- Faucet Tones
- Browse or search for the ringtone you want to purchase
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You can go to the iTunes Store to purchase ringtones for your contacts. (CyberGuy.com)
- You can preview the ringtone by pressing the button Alarmthen click on the ringtone name and it will play
- Press the price ringtone to buy it. You will be asked either Set as default ringtone, Set as default text toneOr Assign to contact
You can preview the ringtone before purchasing it and once you have selected the one you like, you can then check the price and determine how you want the sound to be used. (CyberGuy.com)
- You will then be asked to confirm your purchase.
Confirm that you want to purchase the audio. (CyberGuy.com)
For Android users, there are several online stores offering ringtones for Android devices. Some of the most popular ones are Google Play Store, Zedge and Verizon Tones. You can access these online stores from your Android phone or tablet or from your web browser on your computer.
To purchase ringtones from these online stores, you must have a Google account and a valid payment method for the Google Play Store, or a Zedge account and a valid payment method for Zedge, or a Verizon account and a valid payment method for Verizon Tones. .
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To buy ringtones from online stores on your Android
SSettings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer
- Open it online store application on your Android phone. If the app is not installed, you can download it from the Google Play Store.
- Browse or search for the ringtone you want to purchase. You can preview the ringtone by pressing the button Play button next to that
- Press the price ringtone to buy it. You may be asked to to log in with your account and password or use biometric authentication to confirm your purchase
- The ringtone will be downloaded on your Android phone and added to your library.
Buying ringtones from online stores is a quick and easy way to get new sounds for your phone. However, be aware that some online stores may charge you additional fees or subscriptions for using their services. You should also check the compatibility and quality of the ringtones before purchasing them.
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Kurt’s Key Takeaways
Now when someone you never want to miss calls, you’ll know right away, even when your phone is across the room. Set custom ringtones for your contacts is an easy way to personalize your phone. You can also have fun with it and choose ringtones that match each person’s personality or mood.
What are some of the ringtones you have assigned to your contacts and why? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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