Facebook Messenger allows you to make voice and video calls to your friends and contacts right within the app. When someone calls you on Messenger, they hear a default ringtone sound. But did you know you can customize this ringtone to a sound of your choice?
Changing your call tone on Facebook Messenger is easy and only takes a few steps. In this article, we’ll walk you through the entire process step-by-step.
Why Change Your Call Tone?
Here are some great reasons to change up your default call tone on Messenger:
- Make your calls more fun and personalized by setting a silly, unique ringtone
- Use a favorite song snippet as your ringtone
- Set different ringtones for different Messenger contacts to know who’s calling
- Hide when you’re getting a Messenger call by setting the tone to silent
Customizing your call tone allows you to showcase your personality and preferences. It’s an easy way to add a touch of fun to your Messenger calls!
How to Change Your Call Tone
Ready to learn how to change your call tone? Here’s a step-by-step walkthrough:
1. Open the Facebook Messenger app
First, make sure you have the latest version of the Facebook Messenger app installed on your iPhone or Android device. Open the app.
2. Go to your profile settings
Tap on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen. This will open up your profile page in Messenger.
3. Tap on Personalization
Scroll down and tap on “Personalization” to customize your Messenger experience.
4. Select Sounds
Under Personalization, tap on “Sounds”. This is where you can change your Messenger call tone.
5. Tap Call Tones
You should see a section called “Call Tones”. Tap on it to change your incoming call sound.
6. Select a New Tone
You’ll now see a list of different call tones to choose from. Tap on any tone to hear a preview. When you’ve found one you like, tap “OK” to set it as your new call tone.
7. Tap Back to Save Your Selection
Tap the back arrow in the top left corner to go back and save your new Messenger call tone. Now when someone calls you on Messenger, you’ll hear your customized sound!
Custom Tone Options
Messenger provides a bunch of fun call tone options to choose from, including:
- Old Phone
- Lovestruck
- Synthpop
- Disco
- Epic
- Sherwood Forest
- Calypso Steel Drum
- Fantasy
You can scroll through the full list of options to find the perfect tone for you. Don’t like any of the default choices? Keep reading to learn how to set any song as your custom tone.
Using a Song as Your Call Tone
For the most personalized ringtone, you can use a snippet from your favorite song. Here’s how to set a custom song as your Messenger call tone:
1. Trim the Song Down
You’ll need to cut the song down to 30 seconds or less. Use an app like GarageBand (iPhone) or Audacity (Android) to trim it down.
2. Save as MP3
Export your ringtone snippet as an MP3 file. Make sure it’s under 30 seconds!
3. Add to iTunes (iPhone) or File Manager (Android)
For iPhones, import the MP3 into your iTunes library. For Androids, move the MP3 into your internal storage or SD card.
4. Sync to Your Phone
Sync your iPhone with iTunes to add in your new ringtone MP3. For Android, your file manager app should detect the new MP3 automatically.
5. Set as Call Tone in Messenger
Follow the steps above to access call tones in Messenger settings. You should now see your new MP3 as a call tone option!
Troubleshooting Tips
Having issues changing your call tone in Messenger? Try these troubleshooting tips:
Update Messenger
Make sure you’re running the latest version of the Facebook Messenger app. Older versions may not support custom call tones.
Re-Sync Ringtones
If you don’t see your new custom tone, try re-syncing your ringtones in iTunes or your Android file manager.
Check Tone Length
Verify your ringtone MP3 is under 30 seconds long. Messenger won’t accept longer tones.
Contact Support
If you still can’t set a custom tone, reach out to the Messenger support team for further troubleshooting.
Set Contact Specific Tones
Once you’ve set a default custom call tone, you can take it a step further and set unique tones for specific contacts. Here’s how:
1. Open Your Contacts List
Tap the People tab at the bottom of the Messenger app to see your contacts list.
2. Select a Contact
Tap on the contact you want to customize a call tone for.
3. Tap Customize Tone
In your selected contact’s profile, scroll down and tap “Customize Tone”.
4. Choose a Unique Tone
You’ll now see the call tone options again. Choose one to set as this contact’s special ringtone.
5. Tap Back to Save
Make sure to tap the back arrow to save the specific tone for this individual contact.
Now when that person calls you, you’ll hear their unique ringtone and instantly know who’s calling! Set custom tones for your best friends, family members, or anyone else you want to identify easily.
Mute Incoming Call Sounds
If you ever need to discreetly receive a Messenger call, you can mute incoming call tones. Here’s how:
1. Go to Messenger Settings
Tap your profile icon, then “Settings” to access the Settings menu.
2. Tap Notifications
Scroll down and tap “Notifications” to customize your notification settings.
3. Toggle Off Call Sounds
Find the “Call Sounds” option and toggle it off to mute call tones.
With call tones muted, your phone will not ring when you receive a Messenger call. The call screen will still appear as normal.
Conclusion
Customizing your Messenger call tone is an easy way to personalize your call experience! With just a few taps, you can set a favorite song, silly sound effect, or even contact-specific tones.
To recap, here’s how to change call tones on Messenger:
- Open Messenger and go to your profile settings
- Tap on “Personalization” then “Sounds”
- Choose a new tone under “Call Tones”
- Use MP3s for the most customized tones
- Set unique tones for individual contacts
- Mute tones if you need to discreetly receive calls
So spruce up your Messenger call experience with a personalized ringtone! Custom tones make calls more fun and can help avoid missing important calls when you know who’s calling right away.