To download a ringtone to your cell phone, first find a song that you like. There are several online sites that offer dozens of different ringtones. Some charge royalties to artists for using their music, while others offer free versions. You can even find older songs that are in the public domain.

The first downloadable mobile klingelton service came online in 1998 in Finland. The company was called Radiolinja. Vesa-Matti Pananen created the Harmonium, a digital file that would allow individuals to create their own monophonic ringtones. Later, the Digitalphone Group began a similar service in Japan.

You can also choose ringtones for contacts on your Android phone. To do this, open the Contacts app and tap the name of your contact. Then, choose "Edit Ringtone" or "Edit Text Tone" if you wish to customize it. Once you're done, the new ringtone will be available for that contact.

A ringtone has two main types: monophonic and polyphonic. A monophonic ringtone only contains a single tone, while a polyphonic ringtone contains both the melody and harmony. The former is the most common and compatible form of ringtones. However, non-musical ringtones have become increasingly popular.

Ringtones are a great way to show someone you care about them. You can set the ringtone of a favorite song or play a voice status message that says "I'm available." By customizing your ringtone, you can make your phone stand out among the crowd. You can even personalize your ringtone by adding your own personalized message.