Custom ringtones

[jskinvest]

I cannot add a custom ringtone from my device storage to either my alarm or phone dialer. This was not a problem on my Galaxy S6 and I was using the same google alarm clock. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a fix?

 

[anon(27512)]

I cannot add a custom ringtone from my device storage to either my alarm or phone dialer. This was not a problem on my Galaxy S6 and I was using the same google alarm clock. Has anyone else experienced this? Is there a fix?

I had no problem downloading and setting ringtones from Zedge. Can you walk us through what you're doing?

 

[mightyfacundo]

Did you transfer the data from your s6 using the cable? I did and my ringtones transfered to the Pixel. I didn't have to set them or anything.

 

[jskinvest]

I have Zedge and that does work. I am talking about for example adding a song from my music library. The songs were transferred over from my S6 but there is no way I can see to add it as a ringtone or alarm tone.

 

[jskinvest]

The songs were transferred over from my S6 but there is no way I can see to add it as a ringtone or alarm tone.

 

[Laura Knotek]

Where are these files located when you look for them using a file manager?

 

[jskinvest]

Where are these files located when you look for them using a file manager?

I just downloaded a file manager and copied a song to the alarm folder and it worked! I wish there was a more straightforward way to do that on the Pixel. I am starting to miss some of the Samsung features already. Ugh.

 

[daddyscooltv]

Is there any way to add custom sms/message notification to each separate contact? Coming from a samsung phone I use to just go into the individual contact and there was a spot for notification sound and I could change it there.. but I don't see that option?

 

[arthurhkt]

Hm.... I think i might be have a fix for that, either you try to download Zedge from Google Play, or you can try to go to the file folder and copy the songs that you wanted to set to these three folder:- Alarm, notification and Ringtone folder.

Maybe do a soft reset just in case, after that just try to open your alarm apps or setting to set the song.

 

[jskinvest]

Is there any way to add custom sms/message notification to each separate contact? Coming from a samsung phone I use to just go into the individual contact and there was a spot for notification sound and I could change it there.. but I don't see that option?

That is another thing that was much easier in The Samsung Galaxy. On the Pixel you have to open the contact, select edit, hit the menu icon in top right and select "set ringtone". You are right, it was much more intuitive with Samsung.

 

[daddyscooltv]

That is another thing that was much easier in The Samsung Galaxy. On the Pixel you have to open the contact, select edit, hit the menu icon in top right and select "set ringtone". You are right, it was much more intuitive with Samsung.

I tried that... that only changes the ringtone if its a phone call.. it doesn't change the text message notification like a samsung..maybe it can't be done..

 

[jskinvest]

I tried that... that only changes the ringtone if its a phone call.. it doesn't change the text message notification like a samsung..maybe it can't be done..

Go into a message from the contact you want to change. Hit menu bar on top right. Select "people and options". Select "sound"

 

[daddyscooltv]

Go into a message from the contact you want to change. Hit menu bar on top right. Select "people and options". Select "sound"

Excellent!!!! thanks so much...

 

[Bearcats98]

Go into a message from the contact you want to change. Hit menu bar on top right. Select "people and options". Select "sound"

Wow...wish my 10 did that. I can only change the ring. Would LOVE to change text notification per contact.

 

[mastrecall]

yes there is a way to add a custom ringtone to individual contacts, you need to click on the edit (pencil) then click the ... (three dots for settings), then you will have an option to set ringtone.

 

[mastrecall]

You have to add the mp3 to the ringtone folder for it to show up, when selecting a new ringtone.

 

[jskinvest]

Wow...wish my 10 did that. I can only change the ring. Would LOVE to change text notification per contact.

I thing that is a feature of google messenger. Try using google messenger as your default text app and see if that works.

 

[Bearcats98]

I thing that is a feature of google messenger. Try using google messenger as your default text app and see if that works.

Ha...thanks! Its why I love this place (minus the no SD card and removable battery complaints ). You get people that play around and can point you in directions for possible solutions.

 

[cbreze]

I've always used an app called "ringtone maker". It will allow you to select any song on your phone's music selection then edit it to a certain part or length or not edit it at all. Best part is when your done it lets you select which sound file to put it in. My alarm is "here comes the sun" full song version. Love this app. Really makes ringtone customizing and placement easy.

Side note: Crackberry has a bunch of ringtones that Zedge does not carry. It could be worth your time to sign up over there an gain access to it. Download to your phone or email them to yourself from your phone, PC, Mac, laptop or whatever. Then use ringtone maker to edit if desired and then install them wherever sound file you want them in.

 

[Bearcats98]

I've always used an app called "ringtone maker". It will allow you to select any song on your phone's music selection then edit it to a certain part or length or not edit it at all. Best part is when your done it lets you select which sound file to put it in. My alarm is "here comes the sun" full song version. Love this app. Really makes ringtone customizing and placement easy.

Side note: Crackberry has a bunch of ringtones that Zedge does not carry. It could be worth your time to sign up over there an gain access to it. Download to your phone or email them to yourself from your phone, PC, Mac, laptop or whatever. Then use ringtone maker to edit if desired and then install them wherever sound file you want them in.

Yes, great app. I use it often.