2 Easy Ways to Change the Ringtone for an Alarm on Android

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   Open the Google Clock app. Tap the app that features a blue analog clock with white arms.

   • This app isn't default for many Android phones, but using it is the easiest. All you need to do is download Clock by Google, LLC from the Google Play Store and open it to use it.

Tap the Alarm tab. This tab is located in the bottom left corner of your screen. It will open a list of all your saved alarms. ^[2]

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   Tap the alarm you want to edit. This will open the settings page for the selected alarm. ^[3]

   • Alternatively, you can tap Add and create a new alarm preset.
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   Tap Default . It's the icon of a bell and lists the name of your current sound. This will open a list of all the available alarm sounds you can use. ^[4]

   • On some versions, this button may be named Ringtone .
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   Select the alarm tone you want to use. Find the ringtone you want to hear when your alarm goes off and tap its name on the list. ^[5]

   • Some devices allow you to select music as your alarm ringtone. In this case, tap the music service you want to use, like YouTube Music or Spotify. You can only use music from Calm, Spotify, Pandora, and YouTube Music. Any music services you're signed into on your phone will appear as options.
   • If you want to add your own ringtone, tap the " + " icon. This way, you can select any sound file and set it as your custom alarm ringtone.
   • Once you select the music or alarm sound, your choice is saved so you can close the app as soon as you're finished without needing to worry about saving first. ^[6]
   • Make sure the toggle next to the alarm name is on (colored).
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