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Setting Custom Ringtones for WhatsApp Contacts

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Setting Custom Ringtones for WhatsApp Contacts

WhatsApp allows you to set custom ringtones for individual contacts or groups. This feature lets you identify incoming messages without even looking at your phone. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to set custom ringtones for WhatsApp contacts on both Android and iOS devices.

Prerequisites

Before starting the process, make sure you have the following:

  • An active WhatsApp account
  • A smartphone running Android or iOS

Android

Step 1: Install a File Manager App (if needed)

Some Android devices may not have a built-in file manager app. You will need a file manager to complete this tutorial. If your device does not have one, visit the Google Play Store and install a file manager app such as "Files by Google" or "Solid Explorer".

Step 2: Prepare the Audio File

To set a custom ringtone, you first need to have the audio file on your phone. Follow these steps to prepare the audio file:

  1. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable.
  2. Copy the audio file you want to set as a ringtone to your phone's internal storage or SD card. Make sure you remember the file's location.

Step 3: Rename the Audio File

WhatsApp requires audio files to be in the form of notifications. To rename the audio file, follow these steps:

  1. Open your preferred file manager app.
  2. Navigate to the folder where the audio file is located.
  3. Long-press the audio file and select the "Rename" option.
  4. Change the file extension to .ogg or .mp3. For example, if your audio file is named mysound.wav, rename it to mysound.ogg or mysound.mp3.
  5. Confirm the name change.

Step 4: Create a WhatsApp Specific Folder

To set custom ringtones, WhatsApp requires you to create a specific folder within your phone's storage. Follow these steps to create the required folder:

  1. Open your preferred file manager app.
  2. Navigate to your phone's internal storage or SD card.
  3. Create a folder named WhatsApp if it doesn't already exist.
  4. Open the WhatsApp folder and create a new folder named Media.
  5. Open the Media folder and create another folder named WhatsApp Audio.

Step 5: Move the Audio File

Now, let's move the renamed audio file to the WhatsApp Audio folder:

  1. Open your preferred file manager app.
  2. Navigate to the folder where the audio file is located (from Step 3).
  3. Long-press the audio file and select the "Cut" or "Move" option.
  4. Navigate to the WhatsApp Audio folder you created in Step 4.
  5. Paste the audio file into the WhatsApp Audio folder.

Step 6: Set Custom Ringtone for WhatsApp Contact

Finally, let's set the custom ringtone for a specific WhatsApp contact:

  1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
  2. Tap on the chat of the contact for whom you want to set a custom ringtone.
  3. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open their profile.
  4. Tap on the "Custom Notifications" option.
  5. Enable the "Use custom notifications" toggle.
  6. Tap on the "Notification sound" option.
  7. Select the audio file you moved to the WhatsApp Audio folder. It should be listed in the sound options.
  8. Save the settings.

Voila! You have now successfully set a custom ringtone for a WhatsApp contact on your Android device.

iOS

Step 1: Prepare the Audio File

Similar to Android, you need to have the audio file ready on your iOS device. Follow these steps to prepare the audio file:

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable.
  2. Using iTunes or Finder, navigate to your iPhone and open the "File Sharing" section.
  3. Copy the audio file you want to set as a ringtone to the WhatsApp app's folder. Make sure you remember the file's location.

Step 2: Rename the Audio File

Now, rename the audio file to allow WhatsApp to recognize it as a notification sound:

  1. Open the "File Sharing" section in iTunes or Finder.
  2. Locate the WhatsApp folder and open it.
  3. Paste the audio file into the WhatsApp folder.
  4. Rename the audio file to have a .m4r file extension. For example, if your audio file is named mysound.mp3, rename it to mysound.m4r.

Step 3: Sync the Ringtone to your iPhone

To sync the custom ringtone to your iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer if it is still connected.
  2. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
  3. Go to the chat of the contact for whom you want to set the custom ringtone.
  4. Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open their profile.
  5. Tap on "Custom Notifications" and then select "Ringtone".
  6. In the list of ringtones, you should find the custom ringtone you added to the WhatsApp folder in Step 2. Select it.

Congratulations! You have successfully set a custom ringtone for a WhatsApp contact on your iOS device.

Remember, you can follow the same process to set custom ringtones for WhatsApp groups as well. Enjoy personalizing your WhatsApp experience with custom ringtones!