How to Set Up an MP3 file as Ringtone on an Android Phone

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Setting MP3 files as a ringtone on an Android device is easy, but many people face difficulties in doing so.

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    Go to the launcher and open "File Manager" from the menu.
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    There will be a folder named "Media" in the phone's memory. Open it.
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    Create a new folder with the name of "Audio" inside the "Media” folder. If the folder is already exists, then you don't have to create a new one.
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    After this, make new subfolders inside the "Audio" folder. These subfolders can be named differently depending on your own convenience.
    • For instance, create a subfolder named "Ringtones," and add all the sound files that you want to use as a tone for incoming calls.
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    Then, simply copy and paste the MP3 file into the relevant folder (in this case, the ‘Ringtones’ folder).
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    • Go to Settings.
    • Tap on Sounds and Display. There you will be able to see the pasted MP3 file in your ringtones list to choose from.
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    I don't have a Media folder, so what can I do?
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    In File Manager, navigate to the Audio folder and create the folder Ringtones and add your MP3 there. Then go to the Settings > Notification and Sounds > Ringtones and it should be present.
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