How to assign a ringtone to a contact on a Samsung phone

This tutorial will teach you step by step how to assign a ringtone to a specific contact on a Samsung phone.

How to assign a ringtone to a contact on a Samsung phone

  1. Open the Phone app.
    Phone app Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  2. Tap Contacts at the bottom of your phone's screen.
    Contacts list on Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  3. Tap on the contact for which you want to set a specific ringtone.
  4. Tap on the ⓘ (information) icon.
    Contact information button on Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  5. Tap Edit at the bottom of your phone's screen.
    Edit contact Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  6. Tap View more.
  7. Tap Ringtone.
    Set ringtone for contact on Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  8. If you want to use a standard ringtone for your contact, select the ringtone from the list, then tap on the < icon in the top left corner. After you complete the step, you continue with the last step of this tutorial.
  9. If you want to assign a song or other audio file (e.g., MP3 file) stored on your smartphone as a ringtone to your contact, tap on the + (plus) icon in the top right corner of your phone's screen.
    Set audio file as ringtone for contact on Samsung Galaxy Android 9
  10. If a 'Complete action using' menu appears, you tap on Sound picker.
    Select sound picker
  11. Tap on the switch button next to Highlights only to turn this option off.
    Turn off Highlights only option
  12. Tap on the song you want to use as ringtone for your contact.
  13. Tap on Done located in the top right corner of your phone's screen.
  14. Tap on Save located at the bottom right of your phone's screen.

The ringtone is now assigned to your contact.

Ringtone for specific contact on Samsung Galaxy Android 9