How do I change my Discord ringtone on my Samsung?
Discord is a popular voice, video, and text chat app used by millions of people for communicating with friends, family, coworkers, and gaming communities. One of Discord’s signature features is its unique ringing notification sound that plays when you receive an incoming call or message.
While some users enjoy the default Discord ringtone, others prefer customizing their notification sounds to better suit their personal style. Changing your Discord ringtone on a Samsung device allows you to set a unique sound that you select, rather than using the default tone.
Custom ringtones can help you identify Discord notifications more easily. Choosing a ringtone you enjoy listening to also makes receiving calls and messages a more pleasant experience. As Discord continues growing in popularity on mobile platforms like Android, the ability to customize sounds is an important feature for many users.
Prerequisites
There are a few requirements that need to be met before you can change your Discord ringtone on a Samsung device:
For Samsung devices, the integration with Discord is only supported on select Galaxy devices running Android 9.0 or higher. According to Samsung’s announcement[1], this includes the Galaxy Note10, Note10+, S10e, S10, S10+, S20, S20+, S20 Ultra, Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, Z Flip, Fold, Fold 2 and newer flagship devices. Older Galaxy devices are not guaranteed to have full integration support.
On the Discord side, you’ll need to have installed the latest version of the Discord mobile app from the Google Play Store. The Discord and Samsung integration features are enabled through updates to the Discord mobile app.
For the audio file format, the ringtone file needs to be in .ogg or .mp3 format. These are the audio formats supported by the Discord mobile app for custom sounds.
Locate Ringtone File
The default ringtones and notification sounds on Samsung devices are stored in the “Ringtones” and “Notifications” folders located in the internal storage. The specific path usually is:
Internal Storage/Media/Audio/Ringtones
Internal Storage/Media/Audio/Notifications
You can access these folders using the native Files app on your Samsung device. Alternatively, you can use a file manager app like My Files to easily navigate to these folders.
The recommended audio formats for ringtones and notification sounds on Samsung devices are MP3, M4A, WAV, and OGG. Using these uncompressed formats will ensure maximum compatibility and audio quality.
Avoid using compressed formats like M4R or proprietary formats like AAC for your custom sounds. Stick to the recommended formats for seamless functionality.
Download New Ringtone
There are several trusted sites where you can download free ringtones for your Samsung device:
Zedge – Zedge allows you to download ringtones, notification sounds, alarm sounds, and more for free. They offer a large library of content to choose from.
Mobile9 – Mobile9 has an extensive collection of free ringtones, alarm tones, notification tones, and more to download. Simply browse and download any file you want.
When downloading ringtones from any site, it’s important to be mindful of copyright. Most sites only offer ringtones that are licensed for free personal use. Avoid downloading copyrighted material like song clips without permission. Stick to original ringtones to avoid any issues.
Also be cautious of sites that require you to install software or seem suspicious in any way. Stick to well-known, reputable sites for worry-free ringtone downloads.
Transfer Ringtone to Device
After you’ve downloaded the new ringtone file to your computer, you need to transfer it to your Samsung device. There are a couple ways to do this:
Using a USB cable: Connect your Samsung device to your computer using the USB cable that came with your phone. Open the Android File Transfer application on your computer (https://www.android.com/filetransfer/). This will allow you to browse the files on your Android device. Locate the ringtone file on your computer and drag and drop it into the Ringtones folder on your Android. Disconnect your device when done.
Email/cloud storage attachments: Email the ringtone file to yourself. Open the email on your Android device and download the ringtone attachment. Alternatively, you can upload the ringtone file to cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox, then access it on your Android device and download it from there.
Locate File on Samsung
To locate a downloaded ringtone file on your Samsung device, you can use the My Files app that comes pre-installed on Samsung phones and tablets. My Files allows you to easily browse and manage files saved across your device’s storage.
To open My Files, tap on the app icon from your home screen or app drawer. You can also access it from the Samsung folder on your home screen if you have that installed. Once in the app, you’ll see different sections for Recent files, Categories, Storage, and Analyze storage 1.
Under Storage, tap on Audio to view all audio files downloaded to your device. This includes ringtones, music, podcasts, and more. You can use the search bar at the top to search for a specific file name. Tap the three dot menu icon in the top right corner to sort files by name, date modified, size, and more.
Ringtones are usually saved in the Ringtones folder. Tap into this folder to browse your custom ringtones. If you don’t see the file, make sure to check Download and Music folders as well.
Using My Files to browse your device storage makes it easy to find, move, delete, and manage your files. With its clear organization and powerful search tools, you’ll be able to locate your custom Discord ringtone quickly.
Set Custom Ringtone
Once you have transferred the new ringtone file to your Samsung device, you can set it as your custom Discord ringtone by following these steps:
Open the Discord app on your Samsung phone or tablet.
Tap on your profile icon in the bottom right corner to open the User Settings menu.
Scroll down and tap on “Notifications” to open notification settings.
Under “Sounds”, tap on “Ringtones”.
This will open your device’s ringtone selection. Tap on the “Add” button.
Find and select the ringtone file you transferred to your device earlier.
Discord will now set this as your custom ringtone.
You can repeat these steps to choose a different custom ringtone anytime.
Troubleshooting
If you run into issues after setting a custom ringtone for Discord calls on your Samsung device, here are some tips for troubleshooting:
If the new ringtone is not appearing as an option in your Discord notifications settings, try closing and reopening the Discord app. This will refresh the available ringtones list. If it still does not appear, make sure the ringtone file was successfully copied into the Samsung Ringtones folder. You may need to restart your device as well for Discord to detect the new ringtone file.
Another common problem is that the ringtone plays but you get no notification sound when receiving Discord calls. This could be because you have “Vibrate” enabled in your Samsung device’s sound settings. Go to Sounds and Vibration in your Settings app and make sure Vibrate mode is turned off.
You can also check Discord’s notification settings to make sure “Sounds” is enabled and notifications are not set to “Silent” or “Urgent Only.” Play around with the “Audio Focus” setting as well if notifications are still silent.
For additional help, search sites like Reddit or check Discord’s troubleshooting guide. Issues with no ringtone on calls could be a bug requiring an app update or reinstallation.
Customize Other Sounds
In addition to changing your Discord ringtone, you can also customize other notification sounds in Discord for a more personalized experience. Here are some other sounds you can change:
- Notification sounds for new messages
- Sound effects for sending a message
- Join and leave sounds when users enter or exit a voice channel
- Pings when someone tags you in a message or channel
To customize these sounds, you can use add-ons like NotificationSounds. This allows you to replace Discord’s default sounds with any custom audio files of your choice. You can find unique sound effects online or create your own for a fun, customized Discord experience.
Another option is to set custom notification tones for specific contacts. This way, you’ll know when certain friends or servers are trying to reach you. Just head to User Settings > Notifications > Tones and select “Custom” to assign distinct sounds for individual contacts.
With these customization options, you can liven up your Discord notifications and make them more attuned to your personal preferences.
Conclusion
In summary, changing your Discord ringtone on Samsung devices involves locating the ringtone file you want, downloading it, transferring it to your device, finding it in your files, and setting it as your custom ringtone. The process requires a few steps but gives you the ability to customize your Discord notification sounds.
Beyond just the ringtone, you can also change other Discord sounds like the call incoming sound, message tone, and push-to-talk transition. There are many free ringtone files available online to give your Discord app a unique sound. Customizing your notification tones in this way allows you to personalize your Discord experience.