How to set a picture or video as the ‘call background’ on your Samsung Galaxy smartphone

Last Update date : Feb 25. 2026

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Set picture or video as call background Set picture or video as call background

Follow these steps to set a photo or video as a call background on contacts.

Step 1: Go to Phone app

Step 2: Tap More

Step 3: Tap Settings

Step 4: Tap Call background

Step 5: Tap Background

Step 6: Select a video/picture or tap plus (+ icon) to add more

Step 7: Tap Select from Gallery

Step 8: Select your choice of background image or a video

Step 9: Tap Set as call background

Step 10: The call background is successfully set

Note:

  • The video should not be longer than 15 seconds. You can also use video sound as a ringtone
  • Steps may vary as per the device model, OS/One UI version, and country

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