The way to set custom ringtone and notification in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P are not direct. It needs little work around to get it done. There are multiple ways to do it. In this post, we will focus on two of the simple methods. So let’s get started on How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P.
How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
If you want to set your favourite MP3 songs as ringtone or add a new ringtone to Nexus 6P or Nexus 5X, here are the two different ways to achieve it.
How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P through PC without using the any App
- Connect your phone to PC/ Laptop via USB cable.
- Browse the folders of Nexus 5X/Nexus 6P from PC explorer.
- Go to the folder called ringtones under internal storage.
- Paste the MP3 or other ringtone which you want in this folder.
- Now under, Sound and notification->Phone ringtone on your phone, you will find your ringtone. Tap on it to choose that ringtone.
- If you want custom notifications, just paste the notification tone to the Notifications folder.
How to set Custom Ringtone in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P using a file explorer
Here is the guide to set a custom ringtone using a file explorer which is easier and can be performed from the phone itself.
- First install a file manager such as ES file explorer.
- Now to go to Settings->Sound and notification->Phone ringtone.
- Now select ” Complete action using ES File Explorer.
- Go to the folder where you have saved the ringtone and select it.
- By this way, you can set a custom ringtone on your Nexus 5X or Nexus 6p.
How to set different ringtone to different contacts in Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P
In Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P, you have the option to choose different ringtones to contacts. Here is the guide through which you can set ringtone to the contacts.
- First go to the contact which you want to set ringtone.
- Tap on to Edit and then go to menu(3 dots in the right top corner).
- Now tap on to set ringtone.