Transfer Audio Files from a Windows Computer:

  1. Establish a USB connection between the Android device and computer
  2. Enable “Media device” / “File transfer” on the phone form the notification area or when prompted
  3. Launch the File Explorer on the computer
  4. Locate the desired audio files on the computer
  5. Copy and paste the files on the phone storage, preferably in the “Media” folder
  6. Once the transfer is complete, eject the phone storage via system tray and safely disconnect the device from the USB port

Change the General Ringtone:

  1. Launch “Settings”
  2. Scroll to “Device”
  3. Tap “Sound & Notification”
  4. Select the desired ringtone
  5. Tap “OK” to confirm
  6. Optionally, turn “Also vibrate for calls” On or Off

Change a Specific Contact’s Ringtone:

NOTE: Custom ringtones cannot be assigned for contacts located on the phone’s internal memory or the SIM card.

  1. Open “Contacts”
  2. Tap and hold the contact whose ringtone you want to change
  3. Tap “Edit” > “Menu”
  4. Tap “Set ringtone”
  5. Select the desired ringtone and tap “OK” to confirm

Change Notification Alert Settings:

  1. Open “Settings”
  2. Under “Device”, tap “Sound & Notification”
  3. Tap “Default notification ringtone”
  4. Select the desired notification alert
  5. Press “OK”


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