How to Set Spotify Song as Ringtone

Have you ever considered making an all-time favorite Spotify song as your ringtone? Imagine an incoming call ringing to the tune of that addictive beat you can’t stop listening to! Sadly, many of us do now know to how set a Spotify song as a ringtone since the platform does not offer any direct feature. But there’s no need to worry, today we will unravel this mystery for you. Let’s get started!

How to Set Spotify Song as Ringtone

How to Set Spotify Song as Ringtone 

Now you can get rid of hearing the same ringtone on your phone and customize them just how you want. Although Spotify does not let users create ringtones from the app, there is a smart workaround that you can try out:

Method 1: Via Android

Follow the steps mentioned below to do the same from any Android device.

Note: Not all Android devices have the same settings. Options may vary depending on your phone’s model.

  1. Open Spotify and select the song of your choice.
  2. Tap on the three dots at the top right corner.
  3. Tap on Add to playlist.
  4. Type in a name under Give your playlist a name and select Create.
  5. Now tap on Your Library from the bottom right ribbon and select the playlist.
  6. Tap on the download icon.
  7. Open Settings and tap on Call settings
  8. Tap on Call alerts and ringtone.
  9. Tap on Ringtone under Ringtone and keypad tones.
  10. Tap on the plus icon at the top right corner.
  11. Select your downloaded song and tap on Done.

Tap on done | How to Set Spotify Song as Ringtone 

Enjoy your new ringtone from an Android device.

Method 2: Via iPhone

You can also create ringtone taken out of Spotify on your iPhones. However, there is no direct way to download and select the song except going around this restriction:

  1. Open the Shortcuts app and tap on Shortcuts from the bottom left ribbon.
  2. Tap on the plus icon at the top right corner.
  3. Tap on New Shortcut and select Rename.
  4. Type in the name of the shortcut as Audio Converter.
  5. Now, go back to the Shortcuts homepage and long press on the shortcut.
  6. Select Details.
  7. Turn the toggle on for Show in Share Sheet and select Done.
  8. Tap on the three dots of the shortcut.
  9. Tap on Images and more from the first window.
  10. Tap on clear at the top left corner and turn the toggle on for Media only.
  11. Select Done.
  12. Now, tap on Add Action.
  13. Type in Encode in the search bar and select Encode Media.
  14. Tap on the arrow icon beside Shortcut Input under Encode and turn the toggle on for Audio Only.
  15. Now, tap on the search bar Search for apps and actions at the bottom of the screen.
  16. Type in File and select Save File.
  17. Tap on the arrow icon beside Encoded Media under Save and turn the toggle on for Ask Where To Save.
  18. Now, open Spotify and select the song of your choice.
  19. Screen record the preferred part of a song by swiping down from the top right corner to open the Control Center.
  20. Select the screen record icon. Please note that you can only record 30 seconds of a song.
  21. Now, open the Files app and tap on Browse from the bottom ribbon.
  22. Tap on the three dots at the top right corner.
  23. Tap on New Folder and name the file.
  24. Open Gallery and select the recorded clip.
  25. Swipe down on the media and select Audio Converter.
  26. Save the clip under the new folder.
  27. Now, open the GarageBand app.
  28. Tap on the plus icon from the top ribbon.
  29. Select AUDIO RECORDER.
  30. Tap on the blue triangle icon at the top ribbon to turn off the metronome.
  31. Then, tap on the brick icon from the ribbon.
  32. Tap on the plus icon at the top right corner.
  33. Tap on Section A and turn the toggle off for Automatic.
  34. Tap on the arrow up icon under Manual and make the number up to 30.
  35. Tap on the loop icon at the top right corner.
  36. Select Files and tap on Browse items from the Files app.
  37. Select Browse and tap on the folder you saved the video in. Then, select the media file.
  38. Drag the trimmer of the audio to choose the part you wish to put in the ringtone. 
  39. Tap on the upside down triangle icon at the top left corner and select My Songs.
  40. Long press on the song file and select Share.
  41. Tap on Ringtone and select Continue.
  42. Type in a title under NAME OF THE RINGTONE.
  43. Tap on Export.
  44. Tap on OK.
  45. Open Settings and select Sounds & Haptics.
  46. Tap on Ringtone.
  47. Select the song under RINGTONES.

Tap on Export

Your song will be set as the ringtone on your iPhone.

Can You Download Spotify Songs to Use as Caller Tunes?

No, since Spotify songs are protected by DRM you cannot download them to use as caller tunes on your phone. However, you can follow the steps above to set them as caller tunes.

How Can You Download Spotify Songs Legally to Make Them Ringtones?

You can download Spotify songs legally only for offline listening within the Spotify app if you have a Premium subscription. These downloads cannot be used outside the app.

Also Read: How to Create Playlist Using Prompts with AI Generator on Spotify

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can now know how to set any Spotify song as a ringtone. Now enjoy listening to your fav tunes during an incoming call. Keep catching up with TechCult for more such new tech related walkarounds. If you have any suggestions or queries, do reach out to us in the comment section.

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