Having a personalized ringtone can make your smartphone experience more enjoyable. YouTube Music offers a vast library of songs, but unfortunately, it doesn’t allow users to set tracks directly as ringtones. However, with a few workarounds, you can convert your favorite YouTube Music tracks into a ringtone for your Android device. This guide will walk you through the step-by-step process of setting a YouTube song your ringtone for Android by using Macsome Music One.
Understanding the Limitations of YouTube Music
YouTube Music offers both free and Premium versions for streaming and downloading music. However, these downloads are encrypted and can only be played within the YouTube Music app. Directly accessing them for use as a ringtone is not possible. To overcome this limitation, we need to convert YouTube Music tracks into MP3 files, which can then be set as a ringtone using Android’s built-in settings.
How to Download YouTube Music to MP3 Using Macsome Music One
Step 1: Download and Install Macsome Music One
To set a YouTube Music song as a ringtone, you need to convert it into an audio file format like MP3.
Using Macsome Music One (Masome YouTube Music Downloader) can do that. Launch it on your computer.
Open the software and log into your YouTube Music account. You can also download YouTube Music songs without logging in.
Step 2: Add YouTube Music Songs to Macsome Music One
Select the YouTube Music option, and the YouTube Music web player will start at the same time.
Open a playlist you want to download. You can import songs from YouTube Music by clicking the ‘Click to add’ button.
Step 3: Set MP3 or AAC as the Output Format.
Tap the Settings in the bottom left, select your desired song and choose MP3 or AAC as the output format.
Click “Convert” to download and save the file on your computer
Step 4: Trim the Audio to Create a Ringtone
Most ringtones last between 10 to 30 seconds. Thus, you need an audio editor to trim the MP3 file and select the portion you want as your ringtone. Here’s how to do it:
Macsome Music One offers a free Audio Editor, which lets you trim and clip songs.
Step 5: Transfer the Ringtone to Your Android Device
Now that you have your trimmed MP3 file, transfer it to your phone using one of the following methods:
USB Cable: Connect your phone to your PC and manually transfer the ringtone file into the “Ringtones” folder.
Bluetooth: Send the edited file wirelessly from your PC to your phone.
Cloud Services: Use Google Drive or Dropbox to move the file to your phone and download it from there.
Step 6: Set the MP3 File as Your Ringtone
Once the MP3 file is on your Android device, follow these steps to set it as your ringtone:
- Open Settings on your Android device.
- Navigate to Sound & Vibration → Phone ringtone.
- Select Add Ringtone or Choose from files.
- Locate the MP3 file from your file manager.
- Tap Save or OK.
Now, when someone calls you, your selected YouTube song will play as a ringtone!
Troubleshooting: Common Issues and Fixes
Even after following the steps, you may encounter some problems. Here are solutions to a few common issues:
Issue #1: Ringtone Not Showing Up in Settings
Restart your phone and check again.
Move the file to the Ringtones folder using a file manager.
Issue #2: Poor Audio Quality
Macsome Music One allows you to download music from YouTube Music, Spotify, Amazon Music, and other sites with original quality output.
Issue #3: Unable to Select Custom Ringtone
Ensure the file format is MP3 or AAC. Android might not recognize other formats.
Conclusion
Setting your favorite YouTube Music track as an Android ringtone requires a few extra steps, but it’s entirely possible and rewarding. By converting YouTube Music into MP3 using Macsome Music One, trimming the audio with Macsome Free Audio Editor, transferring it to your phone, and setting it as a ringtone, you can personalize your phone’s sound to your liking.
Enjoy hearing your favorite tunes every time your phone rings!