My phone doesn't ring for incoming calls

[Michele 1961]

I am a new user. I have very little idea how these phones work.
I have tried everything I can to get my phone to consistently ring.
It only rings some of the time and I miss many calls. HELP!

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Go to Settings>Sound & Notifications, and tell us if the Ringtone volume is turned all the way up.

Also, how is your cell signal in general? If you're in a pocket of bad signal, you might not receive calls, and they will just go straight to voicemail.