How Do I Add a Custom Ringtone?
The simplest and fastest way of using custom ringtones on your iPhone is through official channels.
If it’s not, you canget the iTunes Store app in the App Store.
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TapMorein the bottom right corner of the screen.
TapTonesat the top of the menu.
The store includes several categories of potential tones, from music to film to sound effects.
you’re able to find what you want by browsing through the hi-lighted categories on the main page.
and find the category that suits your needs best.
Each genre has sub-categories likeNew & Noteworthy,Whats Hot, andMore to Explore.
TapSee Allin the corner of a sub-category’s associated window to explore it further.
Tap on a tone to view more details.
Tap on the tones name (displayed in blue) to listen before purchasing it.
Or you could tap on the ringtones icon when in the main menu to listen to it instead.
When youve found the tone you want, tap theprice.
Or if youd rather download the ringtone and not choose right away, tapDone.
A confirmation box will appear, displaying your total cost.
TapPurchaseto confirm orCancelif youve changed your mind.
Open your iPhonesSettingsand tapSounds & Hapticsto assign your ringtones.
Scroll through yourRINGTONESlist and tap the one you want to use.
The ringtone will play as a preview once selected.
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Instead, you’ve got the option to useMusic.
If you want to use a file that isnt loaded into your library yet, clickFileand thenImport.
Or pressCommand O.
Navigate to the file you want to add, select it, then clickOpen.
Youll find the newly added file underRecently Added.
Right-clickon the song and selectGet Info.
Be aware the total time for the clip cannot exceed 30 seconds.
ClickOKto finalize your selection.
The 30 second clip will appear on the list underneath the original clip.
Just ensure both theStartandStopboxes are unchecked, and it should default back to normal when you clickOK.
Right-clickon the 30-second clip and selectShow in Finderto find the actual file on your system.
It should be using a .m4a file extension.
Right-poke the file and selectRename.
On theGeneraltab, make sureManually manage music, movies, and TV showsis on and clickApplyto finish.
The new ringtone should appear right at the top of your list.
Tap it to set it as your new ringtone, and youre done!
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TapView(the icon looks like a small series of horizontal lines towards the top-left of the screen).
From theFilestab, tapBrowse items from the Files app.
Tap and hold the song for a second or two, and it will import toGarageband.
Double-tapthe audio clip, tapSplitand drag the scissor icon down to cut the clip at the line.
Double-tapthe portion of the clip you dont want to use and selectDelete.
Tap the down arrow in the top-left corner of the screen and selectMy Songs.
Your clip will appear on the new screen, most likely with the title My Song.
Tap and hold the clip to pull up a menu, then scroll down and selectShare.
TapExportin the top-right corner of the screen, andGaragebandwill begin exporting the new ringtone for you.
TapOKto continue, orUse sound asif you want to use the new ringtone for something specific.
Otherwise, you could go into your iPhonesSettings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtoneto set your new ringtone manually.
