Set an iPhone ringtone? Here’s how to choose your own tune
Do you want to set a unique iPhone ringtone or use your own music as a custom ringtone? Or are you curious about how to set a downloaded ringtone on your iPhone? In this blog we’ll explain everything step by step.
Set a default ringtone on your iPhone
The easiest way to change the ringtone on your iPhone is through Apple’s default options. Follow the steps below to change the ringtone on your iPhone:
- Go to ‘Settings' and choose ‘Sounds & Haptics'.
- Tap ‘Ringtone' under ‘Sounds and Vibration Patterns'.
- Scroll and listen to the available tones and select the ringtone you want.
Your new ringtone will be set automatically.
How to change your ringtone into a song or custom ringtone
Would you like to use your favorite song or a voice note as a custom ringtone? There are two ways: buy a ringtone in the iTunes Store or create your own ringtone.
1. Set a downloaded ringtone on iPhone (via iTunes Store App)
- Open the iTunes Store ( download it if necessary).
- Tap ‘More' and then ‘Tones'.
- Choose a ringtone, tap it to see the price (usually €0.99 – €1.29).
- Tap ‘Set' to assign it directly or to a specific contact.
- Confirm your purchase with your Apple ID, Face ID, or Touch ID.
Your downloaded ringtone is now set on your iPhone.
2. Create your own custom ringtone for iPhone
If your favorite song isn’t available in the iTunes Store, follow these steps to make your own:
- Open iTunes on your Mac or Windows PC.
- Select a song from your library.
- Choose the fragment you want to use (max. 40 seconds).
- Right-click on the song and select ‘Song Info'.
- Go to ‘Options' and enter the start and stop time.
- Click on ‘File' > ‘Convert' > ‘Create AAC Version'.
- Change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and sync the ringtone via iTunes.
- On your iPhone, go to ‘Settings' > ‘Sounds & Haptics' > ‘Ringtone' and select your new custom ringtone.
Set a ringtone for a specific contact
Would you like a different ringtone for your partner, parents, or boss? Here’s how:
- Open the Contacts app and select a contact.
- Tap ‘Edit' in the upper right corner.
- Choose ‘Ringtone' or ‘Text Tone' and select the sound you want.
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With your favorite ringtone on your iPhone and a new device, you make your phone truly personal. Choose a ringtone, set it, and show off your unique style!
