Modern Android phones come with a wide selection of built-in ringtones, but if you want something more personalized, you can easily add your own custom ringtone. Android makes customization easy by allowing you to use any MP3 or compatible audio file from local storage as a ringtone.
Downloading an MP3 and setting it as a ringtone is a simple process. You can download the MP3 in your browser and assign it as a ringtone directly from your downloads folder without the need for additional software or a PC. And with Android, there’s no restriction on the length of your ringtone.
MP3 is the most common format for ringtones, but Android also supports formats like M4A, WAV, and OGG.
How to download a song on your Android phone
Before setting a song as a custom ringtone, you need to have it on your smartphone. Android only allows ringtones from local folders, not cloud storage services. You can browse cloud services for audio files but need to copy them to local storage to use them as ringtones.
How to set a song as your ringtone on Android
After downloading or transferring the song you want to use, you can assign it as a ringtone. The method may vary slightly depending on your Android version, but here are the steps for stock Android 14 on a Google Pixel:
- Open the Settings app.
- Select Sound and vibration.
- Choose Phone ringtone.
- Select My Sounds.
- Tap the plus button to add a new ringtone.
- Locate your song in the file browser and select it.
- Preview the ringtone and save it.
How to remove a custom ringtone
If you want to remove a custom ringtone, you’ll need to delete the file manually using the Files app on a Google Pixel:
- Open the Files app on your phone.
- Go to Internal storage.
- Navigate to Android > media > com.google.android.soundpicker > Ringtones.
- Select the ringtone you want to remove and move it to trash.
