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Vladimir 06/14/2021
How to set a song as a ringtone on an iPhone: instructions and tips.
The article describes in detail how to set a ringtone using iTunes.
Provides guidance on using additional programs for PC and smartphone.
Ringtone on iPhone using iTunes
Apple's media player allows you to buy songs, movies, and books. In addition, there are ringtones here. The user can use both the computer and mobile versions to purchase and install a song as a ringtone. The library has a huge number of sounds, there are selections and division into genres.
mobile version
Working with a standard Apple mobile application
The easiest way is to use the mobile version of iTunes. It is installed on all smartphones running the iOS operating system.
This method has a significant drawback - you have to pay for music. The minimum price for a song is 18 rubles.
1 The iPhone owner should go to the main menu and select Settings, then Sounds, tactile signals and click on Ringtone
2 Now you need to go to the Sound Store, where various sounds will be collected and selections will be created: New and interesting, Bestsellers of all time, Hip-hop
3 The user clicks on the new sound and selects Set as default ringtone. iTunes also allows you to use a song as a message alert or assign it to a specific contact.
Computer version
Transferring tracks to the “Sounds” section
How to put a ringtone on an iPhone using the desktop version of iTunes ? To do this you will need a computer, phone and USB cable. This method is not as simple as the previous one, but the iPhone owner will not have to pay. The user independently downloads the desired song and, if necessary, converts it to M4R format.
For this purpose, you can use any online service:
1 After conversion, you need to connect your smartphone to your computer and turn on iTunes.
2 Then click on the iPhone icon at the top of the screen. On the left is the Tones or Sounds section, here you need to drag the desired media file.
3 After all the steps taken, you can go to Settings on your iPhone. The new track should appear in the list.
Contents of the instructions:
- How to download ringtone to iPhone?
- Ways to download ringtones to iPhone
- Downloading a ringtone to iPhone via iTunes
- Downloading a ringtone to iPhone using a file manager
- How to set a ringtone on iPhone?
In fact, the meaning of the word “put” in the context of today’s article includes 2 stages at once:
- Download ringtone to iPhone;
- Set ringtone as ringtone in iPhone .
We use a computer and third-party programs
How to set a ringtone on iPhone without iTunes? For a long time, it was possible to transfer data to an Apple device only using a special program. Today, several programs have appeared that replace iTunes. Many of them are superior to the well-known Apple media player: they are faster, simpler and more convenient.
WALTR 2 app
Process of transferring music to WALTR 2
The main feature is that WALTR 2 itself converts the files. The program automatically recognizes the format. Now the user only needs to drag and drop data, and WALTR 2 independently converts it based on the requirements of standard Apple applications.
The program allows you to:
- Set ringtone music
- Download movies and videos in any format
WALTR 2 recognizes all models starting from iPhone 4. You can also connect an iPod or iPad.
You can transfer files via USB cable or Wi-Fi.
1 The owner of the smartphone needs to connect the phone to the computer in one of the following ways.
2 Then open WALTR 2 and drag the M4R file into it.
3 Soon a notification will appear on your iPhone indicating a new ringtone. Ready!
MobiMover app
Working with MobiMover on your computer
How to put a ringtone on iPhone for free? Install MobiMover on your computer. The program's functions are similar to WALTR 2. You can also transfer contacts, delete files from the device, and send files from iPhone to iPad.
1 The user needs to connect the smartphone to the computer and open MobiMover. The main menu will display information about the model, battery charge level, amount of memory, operating system and phone number.
2 There is a Custom button at the bottom of the screen. By clicking on it, the user should select Audios and Ringtones.
3 Then you need to drag the media files and send them to the device by clicking on the corresponding icon. The audio file should now appear among the ringtones on your iPhone.
iFunBox
iFunBox main menu
The iFunBox computer program allows you to fully manage the file system on the iPhone and other Apple devices.
Main advantages:
- High download speed (5 Mb/sec)
- Ability to download tracks and wallpapers
- View photos
How to set music to ringtone on iPhone? iFunBox works quite simply.
1 The user opens iFunBox when the phone is connected to the computer.
2 Then you need to drag the media files into the main window and wait for the synchronization to complete.
How to put separate ringtones on different contacts?
To change the ringtone for an individual subscriber, which is very convenient when waiting for important calls, you will need:
- enter the “Phone” menu;
- select the required contact;
- press the “Change” button;
- in the upper left corner a list of possible songs will appear for installation on an incoming call or SMS from this subscriber.
Ringtone on iPhone without iTunes and computer
Downloading a ringtone through the Safari browser
Sometimes you don’t have a computer at hand, but you don’t want to buy tracks from iTunes. After the appearance of new software, it became possible to download files directly to the phone from the Safari browser.
It's worth installing iOS 13, which will allow you to download tracks directly to your iPhone. The thirteenth version of the mobile operating system is available on Apple smartphones, starting with the SE model.
1 To download, you need to go to the Safari browser and go to any site with music. You can enter any combination into the search bar, for example: download MP3 ringtone
2 Next, go to the site you like and find a suitable song, click Download
3 The Download icon will appear at the top of the screen. By clicking on it, the user will see information about the download. After downloading, the sounds will appear in the Files application.
4 How to set a new ringtone for a call? You will have to use the program from the AppStore. It will help you add downloaded music to the standard call options in the settings.
GarageBand app
Record to an audio recorder in GarageBand
GarageBand is a virtual music studio in the format of an application for a smartphone. There is even the opportunity to record music using musical instruments: piano, guitar, drums and synthesizers.
GarageBand also allows you to create melodies, for this you need:
1 Go to GarageBand and select + at the top of the screen
2 Select Audio Recorder from 11 tools
3 Click on the icon with an exclamation mark so that extraneous noise is not heard in the recording
4 On the right side of the screen, find Loop or Apple Loops, select My Files and start searching for a song
5 Click on the desired song and, holding, drag it to the track
6 Select the desired fragment and trim it to 30 seconds
7 Find the menu on the left, then My Songs and Share
8 In the list, click on Ringtone and give it a name, then select Export
9 After this, the song can immediately be set to ringtone, GarageBand will offer to do this, and the user will only need to select the desired option from the list
GarageBand allows you to quickly and completely free to set ringtone music. The appearance of this program finally solved the question: “how to set a ringtone on an iPhone without a computer.”
TUUNES app
Setting a melody in TUUNES
TUUNES was created in 2016 and immediately became popular. The program presents a huge collection for every taste.
It's worth checking the software version on your iPhone. TUUNES works with iOS 11.0 and higher.
TUUNES has many collections: “Free”, “Trending”, “Animal Sounds”, “Business”, “New”. etc. At the top of the screen there is a "Genres" icon with 19 groups of different sounds.
The more tunes you listen to, the more you can get for free. Unlocking songs is easy using “Coins” (the icon under “Genres” indicates their number). Music is also purchased from the catalogue.
In order to set a melody, you need to listen to it and click “Set Tuune”. TUUNES will ask for one option from the list:
- Download on TUUNES
- Setting up via iTunes
- Tell a friend
1 Select Setup via iTunes
2 Next, the user will automatically go to iTunes and click on Set as default ringtone
How to put a song on iPhone (iTunes 12.6 and older versions)
Step 1. The first step is to make certain settings. Go to “ Start ” → “ Control Panel ” → “ Folder Options ” (“ Folder Options ”), go to the “ View ” tab and uncheck the box next to “ Hide extensions for known file types ”. This will be needed to rename the ringtone we are creating.
Step 2: Open iTunes and add a song by clicking " File " → " Add File to Library ". Listen to the song and the part from it that you would like to hear as a ringtone. The maximum length of a played track is 40 seconds.
Step 3. Right-click on the song and select “ Info ”. Go to the “ Options ” tab and specify the desired start and end time of the call (the sound file itself will not be trimmed). After finishing selecting the interval, click “ OK ”.
Step 4: Right-click on the song of your choice and select “
Create AAC Version ”. You will see another copy of the future ringtone.
Step 5: Right-click on the new song and select Show in Windows Explorer . The selected file must be renamed to the m4r (iPhone ringtone format).
Step 6. Drag the ringtone into iTunes (or add the usual “ File ” → “ Add file to library ”) - it will appear in the new “ Sounds ” category, which will contain all the ringtones.
Step 7: Sync your iPhone with your computer. After synchronization is complete, the ringtone can be found by going to “ Settings ” → “ Sounds ” → “ Ringtone ”.
After completing the procedure, be sure to remove the start and end times for playing the original melody. Just uncheck the boxes that were checked in step 3.
To the content.
How to create your own melody
Making music in Ringtonio
The AppStore has a lot of applications for creating your own call option. They allow you not just to cut a song, but to create something unique. This is possible with the Ringtonino app.
The developers have created an audio editor with many functions.
In Ringtonino you can find the following functions:
- Copy
- Trimming
- Insert
- Decay/rise
- Effects for audio recording (Pitch, Reverb, Delay, EQ)
1 The user creates a 30-second media file and saves it in the application.
2 Next, connect to iTunes, select the Apps and Ringtonino folder. The desired file is saved by clicking Save to, then dragged into the Tones folder.
3 Now all that remains is to synchronize the sounds and the media file will appear on the iPhone.
How to set a ringtone on iPhone?
The first stage of downloading your own ringtone file to the iPhone is completed, let's proceed to the simplest phase, assign the downloaded ringtone as a ringtone.
1) On iPhone , go to Settings -> Sounds -> Section “ Sounds and vibration patterns ” -> Ringtone ;
2) With a short tap on the device screen , check the box next to the name of the downloaded ringtone . The ringtone will start playing. Ready!
So, with the help of simple manipulations you can quickly set a ringtone in iPhone 4 , 5 and any other, the procedure is identical for all iOS devices. If only I had known this back then, in 2008, I could have customized the iPhone “for myself” much faster. Did you find the instructions helpful or did you have any questions? Write in the comments, we will certainly help!
iPhone Instructions Ringtones
Using iOS programs
iOS programs will help you install a ringtone: Pixabay
There are applications in the App Store that offer a simplified way to edit ringtones. Such utilities contain a basic set of melodies that are suitable as a ringtone. Among these applications are the following:
- "Ringtones and melodies for iPhone";
- "RingTune - Ringtones for iPhone."
They contain catalogs, as well as the ability to edit the necessary elements. For example, you can trim them or add a fade effect.
Unfortunately, the iOS system does not allow you to install them directly from applications. To do this, the utility developers have added instructions with pictures on how to play a song on an iPhone call via a PC. To do this, you will need the desktop version of iTunes. The apps are free, but be prepared for annoying ads.
Setting a ringtone via the desktop version of iTunes
You can install a ringtone through iTunes: PxHere
If you don’t want to pay for ringtones or haven’t found a ringtone you like, then use iTunes, which is installed on your PC. To add a ringtone to iPhone, first install the program on your PC or laptop.
You should simply transfer the melody to the iTunes environment. This can be done easily on Microsoft OS and MacBook with Mojave operating system or an older version.
If you are using MacOS Cataline or a newer system, you will not find a section with ringtones. In this case, use the standard Music application inside iTunes.
Now let's take a closer look at how to set a ringtone on an iPhone this way:
- Synchronize your PC or laptop with your mobile gadget.
- Launch iTunes.
- Open the section that displays the contents of your phone.
- In the sidebar you will find “Devices”. Select this item.
- Drag the pre-prepared media file into the program window with the mouse. No messages will follow. The ringtone will be in the sound settings on your phone.
- Disconnect the cable from the PC, set up a call on the iPhone in the standard way.
The media file must be prepared before transferring. Convert to M4R format. Also pre-cut it. Complete these processes using free services that you will find on the Internet.
iOS platform limitations
Apple is trying to protect copyrights and is doing everything to ensure that users of their products buy tunes in a store specially designed for this - iTunes. Despite the fact that the cost of the track is low - only 19, happy owners of iPhones continue to envy those who can install any music on their phone without any difficulties. To do the same on an iPhone, you will have to use some tricks that not everyone knows about.
iOS system requirements for ringtones: extension – .m4r, track duration – no more than 38 seconds.
