How to set a different ringtone for WhatsApp?

How to set a different ringtone for WhatsApp - briefly?

To set a different ringtone for WhatsApp, open the app and go to Settings > Notifications > Custom Notification Sound. From there, you can select or upload your desired ringtone.

How to set a different ringtone for WhatsApp - in detail?

To set a different ringtone for WhatsApp on your device, follow these detailed steps:

Choose Your Ringtone: First, decide which sound you want to use as your WhatsApp ringtone. This could be an existing audio file on your device or one that you plan to download. Ensure the file is in a compatible format such as MP3 or M4R.
Save the Ringtone to Your Device: If you don't already have the desired ringtone, save it to your device. You can download free ringtones from various websites or create one using an audio editing app. Once you have the file, save it in a location that is easy to access.
Transfer the Ringtone (if needed): If the ringtone is on your computer, you'll need to transfer it to your mobile device. Connect your phone to your computer using a USB cable and move the file to your device's storage.
Set the Ringtone for WhatsApp:
- On Android Devices:
  1. Open the File Manager app on your phone and locate the ringtone file you saved earlier.
  2. Tap and hold the file until a menu appears, then select "Rename" and add ".ogg" to the end of the filename (if it's not already in this format).
  3. Move the renamed file to the "Ringtones" folder on your device. You can usually find this folder by navigating to Internal Storage > Ringtones. If the Ringtones folder doesn't exist, create a new one.
  4. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Notifications.
  5. Tap on "Notification tone" and select your newly added ringtone from the list.
- On iOS Devices:
  1. Ensure that the ringtone file is in M4R format. If it's not, you can convert it using an online converter or iTunes.
  2. Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina or later).
  3. Drag and drop the M4R file into your iTunes library under "Tones".
  4. Disconnect your iPhone from the computer and open the Settings app.
  5. Go to Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone and select your newly added ringtone from the list.
Test Your New Ringtone: To ensure that everything is set up correctly, ask a friend or use another device to send you a WhatsApp message. You should hear your new ringtone when the message arrives.

By following these steps, you can easily customize your WhatsApp experience with a unique and personalized ringtone.