How to set a melody for WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to set a melody for WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To set a custom ringtone for WhatsApp on your iPhone, you need to create a new text tone using the GarageBand app and then assign it to your WhatsApp contacts. This process involves creating or selecting a sound clip in GarageBand, exporting it as a ringtone, and then setting it up in the iPhone's settings for WhatsApp notifications.

How to set a melody for WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

To set a custom ringtone or notification sound for WhatsApp on your iPhone, follow these detailed steps:

1. Create or Obtain Your Custom Melody: Ensure you have the desired audio file ready. It can be in MP3, WAV, or other compatible formats.

2. Transfer the File to Your iPhone: You can use methods such as AirDrop, emailing the file to yourself, or using a cloud storage service like iCloud Drive or Dropbox. Save the file to your device.

3. Add the Melody to Your iTunes Library:

   • Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later).
   • Drag and drop the audio file into your iTunes library.

4. Convert the File to AAC Format:

   • In iTunes, right-click the file and select "Create AAC Version". This will convert the file to a format compatible with iPhone ringtones.

5. Rename the Extension to .m4r:

   • Find the newly created AAC version of your file in iTunes.
   • Right-click on it, and select "Show in Finder" (or "Show in Windows Explorer").
   • Change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r. For example, rename "song.m4a" to "song.m4r".

6. Sync the Ringtone with Your iPhone:

   • Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder).
   • Go to the "Tones" section in iTunes, and check the box next to your newly created ringtone.
   • Click "Apply" or "Sync" to transfer the ringtone to your iPhone.

7. Set the Custom Melody for WhatsApp:

   • On your iPhone, go to the "Settings" app.
   • Scroll down and tap on "Notifications".
   • Find and select "WhatsApp" from the list of apps.
   • Tap on "Sound", then select "Custom".
   • You will see a list of ringtones. Scroll to find your newly added ringtone (it may be at the bottom).
   • Select your custom melody, and it will now be set as the notification sound for WhatsApp.

Following these steps ensures that your custom melody is properly configured as the WhatsApp notification sound on your iPhone.