How to save a ringtone from WhatsApp to your phone?

How to save a ringtone from WhatsApp to your phone - briefly?

To save a ringtone from WhatsApp to your phone, follow these steps:

1. Open the chat where you received the audio message with the desired ringtone.
2. Tap and hold on the audio message, then select "Save" or "More" (depending on your device), and choose "Save to Phone".

How to save a ringtone from WhatsApp to your phone - in detail?

To save a ringtone from WhatsApp to your phone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Receive the Ringtone: First, you need to receive the ringtone via WhatsApp. When someone sends you an audio file that you want to set as your ringtone, save it to your device's storage.
2. Locate the File: Open the File Manager app on your phone. Navigate to the folder where WhatsApp saves incoming media files. This is usually found in the 'Internal Storage' > 'WhatsApp' > 'Media' > 'WhatsApp Audio' directory.
3. Rename the File (if necessary): Ensure that the audio file has a supported format for ringtones, typically MP3 or M4A. If it is not in one of these formats, you may need to convert it using a third-party app.

4. Set as Ringtone:

   • For Android Users:

     1. Long press on the audio file until a menu appears.
     2. Select 'Rename' if needed, and change the file extension from '.mp3' or '.m4a' to '.ogg'. This format is natively supported by most Android devices for ringtones.
     3. After renaming, long press on the file again and select 'Set as'.
     4. Choose 'Ringtone' from the options that appear.

   • For iPhone Users:

     1. The process is a bit more complex due to Apple's restrictions. You will need to use iTunes or the GarageBand app on your Mac or PC.
     2. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes or Finder (for macOS Catalina and later).
     3. Drag and drop the audio file into your iTunes library.
     4. In iTunes, find the song you added and right-click on it, then select 'Get Info'.
     5. Go to the 'Options' tab and check the box that says 'Start time and stop time'. Set the start and stop times to match the length of your desired ringtone.
     6. Click 'OK', then right-click on the song again and select 'Create AAC Version'. This will create a shorter version of the file.
     7. Find this new file in your iTunes library, right-click it, and select 'Show in Finder' (or 'Show in Windows Explorer').
     8. Change the file extension from '.m4a' to '.m4r'.
     9. Double-click the '.m4r' file to add it to your iTunes library under 'Tones'.
     10. Connect your iPhone to your computer and sync your ringtones.
5. Verify the Ringtone: After completing these steps, you can go to your phone’s settings to verify that the new ringtone has been set correctly. For Android, this is typically found under 'Sound' > 'Phone ringtone'. For iPhone, it is under 'Settings' > 'Sounds & Haptics' > 'Ringtone'.

By following these detailed steps, you can successfully save and set a WhatsApp audio file as your phone’s ringtone.