Set ringtones

Change default call ringtone

  1. Go to Settings > Sound.
  2. Touch Phone ringtone.

  3. Do one of the following:

    • Select a ringtone from the list.
    • To use a song as the ringtone, touch Add ringtone at the bottom of the list. Then touch > Audio and select the song stored on your phone.
    • For silence, touch None at the top of the list.

Vibrate phone for calls

You can set the phone to vibrate when it rings for calls.

To extend battery life, turn vibrate off.

  1. Go to Settings > Sound.
  2. Turn Also vibrate for calls on or off .

Set call ringtone for a contact

You can choose a unique ringtone for calls from specific people so you'll know instantly who's calling.

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. Touch the contact's name.
  3. Touch > Set ringtone.

  4. Do one of the following:

    • Select a ringtone from the list.
    • To use a song as the ringtone, touch Add ringtone at the bottom of the list. Then touch to browse and select the song stored on your phone. Touch to show internal storage.
    • For silence, touch None at the top of the list.

Set ringtone for app notifications

You can set a default sound for notifications from apps including messaging and email. You can also set a unique ringtone for notifications from specific apps. Learn how.

TipTo change your alarm sound, open the Clock app and touch . Then touch .

Get more ringtones

Although your phone comes with lots of ringtones, you can get more:

  • Search for “ringtones” in Play Store and install an app that provide ringtones.
  • Search for “ringtone maker” in Play Store and install an app that lets you create custom ringtones. Open the app and use it to select entire songs or portions of songs.
  • If you have songs that are .mp3 files stored on your computer, connect your phone and computer with a USB cable, then copy the song to your phone.

Fix an issue

If you're not hearing your ringtones: