How to Change Your WhatsApp Ringtone for Calls and Messages

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This wikiHow teaches you how to set a new ringtone for incoming voice calls on WhatsApp Messenger, using iPhone and Android. Android users can change their WhatsApp ringtone within the app. If you're on an iPhone, newer versions of iOS allow you to also change your WhatsApp ringtone in the app, while older versions require you to use either your Settings or Contacts apps. Read on to learn more.

How to Change WhatsApp Ringtone

If you're on Android, you can change your WhatsApp ringtone in the Notifications menu in your WhatsApp settings. You can also set individual ringtones for contacts. On iPhone, it depends on which version of iOS you use. You may be able to set ringtones in WhatsApp, in your iPhone settings, or in your Contacts app.

Method 1
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Using Android (All Messages & Calls)

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  1. This button is in the upper-right corner of your screen. It will open a drop-down menu.
  2. This is the last option at the bottom of the drop-down menu. It will open your Settings menu on a new page.
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  3. This will open your notification, vibration, pop-up, and ringtone options.
  4. 4
    Tap Ringtone under "Calls. " This will open a list of all your ringtone options in a new pop-up window.
  5. You can tap any ringtone on the list to hear a preview.
  6. This will confirm your new ringtone.
    • You will hear this ringtone when you receive a voice call on WhatsApp.
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Using Android (Specific Contacts)

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  1. 1
    Open WhatsApp and navigate to the group or contact you want to edit. On Android, you can change the ringtone for specific contacts within the app.
  2. 2
    Tap the group or contact name. This will open some options for that contact.
  3. 3
    Tap Notifications . This will allow you to change the notification sounds for the chosen group or contact.
  4. 4
    Choose what notification tone you want to change. There are two options:
    • Message notifications: Tap Notification , then choose a new tone and click Save or Apply .
    • Call notifications: Tap Ringtone , then choose a new tone and click Save or Apply .
      • Group calls use a different ringtone that cannot be changed. [1]
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Method 3
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Using iPhone with iOS 16.2 or newer

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  1. 1
    Open WhatsApp and tap on a contact's name. WhatsApp contacts can have individual ringtones set on an iPhone. If you're on iOS 16.2 or newer, you can change the ringtone within the WhatsApp app.
  2. 2
    Tap Wallpaper & Sound > Alert Tone . This will allow you to change the ringtone for that contact.
  3. 3
    Choose an alert tone. Once you're done, tap Save to save your choices.
    • Group calls have a special ringtone set by WhatsApp that can't be changed.
    • If you want to change your message or group notifications, tap Settings in WhatsApp, then tap Notifications. Tap Sound under "Message notifications" or "Group notifications" to change the ringtone. [2]
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Using iPhone with iOS 12

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  1. 1
    Open the iPhone contacts app. In iOS 12, WhatsApp will use your contacts' ringtones due to third-party call integration.
    • As of May 5, 2025, WhatsApp is only supported on iOS 15.1 and later. [3]
  2. 2
    Choose a contact. You may need to scroll to find the one you want, or use the search bar at the top of the screen.
  3. 3
    Tap Edit . It's in the upper-right corner when you're looking at a contact.
  4. 4
    Scroll down and tap Ringtone . If you haven't set a ringtone for that contact, it will say "Default."
  5. 5
    Choose a ringtone. Once you've selected the ringtone you want to use, tap Done .
    • Group calls have a special ringtone set by WhatsApp that can't be changed.
    • If you want to change your message or group notifications, tap Settings in WhatsApp, then tap Notifications. Tap Sound under "Message notifications" or "Group notifications" to change the ringtone. [4]
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Using iPhone with iOS 10

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  1. Find and tap theicon on your home screen to open your Settings menu.
    • As of May 5, 2025, WhatsApp is only supported on iOS 15.1 and later. [5]
  2. This option is listed next to a white speaker icon in a red square. It will open your ringtone and vibration settings.
  3. You can find it under the "SOUNDS AND VIBRATION PATTERNS" heading.
    • This will change your ringtone for all WhatsApp and other calls via your mobile carrier. You can't change your WhatsApp calling ringtone without changing it for all mobile calls.
  4. Tap any ringtone on the list to hear a preview.
    • You'll see a blue checkmark next to the ringtone you select.
  5. This will take you back to the Sounds menu, and save your new ringtone.
    • This will change your ringtone for all incoming calls, including WhatsApp calls and calls via your mobile carrier.
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Using iPhone with iOS 9 or Older

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  1. The WhatsApp icon looks like a white telephone in a green speech balloon. You can find it on your home screen or in an app folder.
    • As of May 5, 2025, WhatsApp is only supported on iOS 15.1 and later. [6]
  2. This button looks like a gray gear icon on a navigation bar at the bottom of your screen. It will open your Settings menu.
  3. It's listed next to a red icon on the Settings menu.
  4. " This option is at the bottom of the Notifications page. It will open a list of the available ringtones.
    • This option may not be available on newer versions of WhatsApp.
    • With the latest updates, WhatsApp doesn't allow setting a custom ringtone for voice calls anymore, although you can still change your message and group notifications.
  5. You can tap any ringtone on the list, and hear a preview of it.
  6. This is a blue button in the upper-right corner of the page. It will save your new ringtone.
    • You will hear this tone when you receive a voice call on WhatsApp.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/452202886800558/?cms_platform=android&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/452202886800558/?cms_platform=iphone&helpref=platform_switcher
      3. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/1150261202542208
      4. ↑ https://faq.whatsapp.com/452202886800558/?cms_platform=iphone&helpref=platform_switcher
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      1. Open WhatsApp.
      2. iPhone : Tap Settings on the bottom-right.
      2. Android : Tap " â‹® " on the top-right, then Settings .
      3. Tap Notifications .
      4. Tap Ringtone .
      5. Select a ringtone.
      6. Tap Save or OK .

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