How to add a melody to WhatsApp on Android?

How to add a melody to WhatsApp on Android - briefly?

To add a custom ringtone or notification sound to WhatsApp on your Android device, follow these steps:

  1. Download and save the melody you want to use as your ringtone or notification sound on your Android device.
  2. Open WhatsApp, go to Settings > Notifications > Ringtone (or Notification sound), and select the downloaded melody from your device's storage.

How to add a melody to WhatsApp on Android - in detail?

To add a custom ringtone or notification sound to WhatsApp on an Android device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Obtain the Melody: First, you need to have the melody or sound file that you want to use as your WhatsApp ringtone or notification sound. Make sure the file is in a compatible format such as MP3, WAV, or OGG.
  2. Transfer the File: If the melody is not already on your Android device, transfer it using a USB cable, SD card, or cloud storage service like Google Drive or Dropbox.
  3. Locate the File: Use a file manager app to locate the transferred melody. Common locations include the 'Downloads' folder or the root directory of your internal storage or SD card.
  4. Set the Melody as Ringtone/Notification Sound:

    • Open the WhatsApp application on your Android device.
    • Go to the 'Settings' tab by tapping on the three dots (⋮) in the top right corner of the screen.
    • Select 'Notifications'.
    • Tap on 'Ringtone' or 'Notification sound', depending on whether you want to set a custom ringtone for WhatsApp calls or notifications.
    • You will see a list of available sounds. To add your custom melody, tap on the '+' icon or 'Add ringtone' option.
    • Navigate to the location where you saved the melody file and select it.
    • Confirm your selection by tapping 'OK' or 'Save'.
  5. Verify the Setting: To ensure that the custom melody has been set correctly, you can send a test message to yourself or ask a friend to call you on WhatsApp. The selected melody should play as your ringtone or notification sound.

By following these steps, you will successfully add a custom melody to your WhatsApp notifications or calls on an Android device.