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

Last Update date : Nov 24. 2022

Do you wish to make your favorite picture or video as your call background? Choose a photo or video from your Gallery to display when you make a call using this feature for Galaxy devices  To learn more, go to the instructions below.

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. Launch the Phone app icon and tap the 'More' options (3 dots icon)

Step 2. Select Settings and tap on Call Background

Step 3. Tap Background and select a video/ picture or tap plus (+ icon) to add more

Step 4. Tap ‘Select from Gallery’. Select your choice of background image or video. The video should not be longer than 15 seconds. You can also use video sound as a ringtone."

Step 5. Tap ‘Set as call background’. The call background is successfully set.

Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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