Change Your iPhone Ringtone: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Set a Custom Ringtone on iPhone

Change Your iPhone Ringtone: Step-by-Step Guide on How to Set a Custom Ringtone on iPhone،

If you're tired of your iPhone's default ringtone and want to try something new, you've come to the right place. Ringtones are basically short audio clips that are supposed to alert you when you receive a call from someone on your iPhone.

Whether you want to change the default ringtone on your iPhone, set a custom ringtone, or set a unique ringtone for each contact, we've got you covered. Let's get started.

Steps to Change Default Ringtone on iPhone

First, let's see how to change the default ringtone on your iPhone. You can choose from around 50 different ringtones available or purchase more from the iTunes Store. Follow the steps below to change the ringtone.

1. Open the Settings application.

2. Press Sound and haptics.

3. Next, tap Alarm.

4. Under RINGTONES, select a ringtone you like. You will hear a short playback of the ringtone you select each time.

5. You can also purchase a ringtone from the iTunes store.

6. Simply tap “Tone Store” and buy a ringtone you want to set.

7. You will now hear the ringtone every time someone calls you.

Set a custom ringtone on iPhone 15 and older

But what if you want to set a custom ringtone on your iPhone? Well, you can't do this with any of the official methods, but there are third-party apps that can help you. In this tutorial, we will use Ringtones Maker and GarageBand to set a custom ringtone on an iPhone.

1. Create and edit ringtone

To set a custom ringtone, you need to have a song or audio clip as an audio or video file on your iPhone. You can also import songs from Apple Music or your PC if you want. Follow the steps below.

1. Open the App store.

2. Tap on the search icon and search Ringtone maker.

3. Press “Get” to install the Ringtones Maker app.

4. Once the app is installed, open it and tap the “+” button at the bottom.

5. Now select an option to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone. You can choose from the following options:

Import from video
Download from PC
Text to speak
Save
Import from Apple Music
Import from file
Import from other apps

6. Select one of the options above to continue. For demonstration purposes, I will choose the “Import from file” option.

7. Select the audio file you want to use for a custom ringtone.

8. Once the file is imported, tap it then tap Clip. Here you can mute the audio, adjust its volume and add a fade.

9. Once you're done editing, tap Done at the top.

Note: Your audio clip cannot exceed 30 seconds.

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2. Export ringtone using GarageBand

Now you need to export the ringtone using GarageBand so that it can appear in your iPhone's Settings app. Follow the steps below.

1. Open the App store.

2. Tap on the search icon and search Ringtone maker.

3. Press “Get” to install the GarageBand application.

4. Once the application is installed, return to the Ringtone Maker app and tap the ringtone you just created.

5. Press Do.

6. Now tap Garbage strip. If you don't see GarageBand listed, scroll horizontally, press the More (•••) button, then press GarageBand.

7. Your ringtone should now appear in the GarageBand app.

8. Long press your ringtone and select Share.

9. Next, tap Alarm.

10. If prompted, tap Continue.

11. Change your ringtone name if you want and tap Export at the top.

12. If prompted, tap ALL RIGHT.

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3. Set your custom ringtone from settings

Now that you have set the custom ringtone, you can go to the Settings app and make it your default ringtone. Follow the steps below.

1. Open the Settings application.

2. Press Sound & Haptics > Ringtone.

3. Select the ringtone you just created. You will hear a short playback of the ringtone.

4. There you go! You have successfully set a custom ringtone on your iPhone.

Set a different ringtone for different contacts on iPhone 15 and older iPhones

If you want to set a unique ringtone for specific contacts on your iPhone, you can do that too. This will ensure that you know who is calling by just hearing the ringtone. Follow the steps below.

1. Open the Phone application.

2. Access the Contacts in the bottom menu.

3. Tap the contact you want to set a unique ringtone for.

4. Once the contact card is displayed, tap To modify at the top.

5. Scroll down and tap Alarm.

6. Select the ringtone you want to set for this contact.

7. Once selected, press Do at the top.

FAQs

1. Can I set any song as ringtone on my iPhone?

Yes, you can set any song as ringtone on your iPhone. However, you need to use third-party apps like Ringtones Maker and GarageBand to be able to do this.

2. Is there a limit to the length of a custom ringtone I can create?

The maximum length of a custom ringtone or any other ringtone on your iPhone is 30 seconds. If you have a ringtone longer than that, you can mute it manually or leave it and it will automatically mute at the first 30 seconds.