Looking for a way to use a custom ringtone on your Android phone or iPhone? Although both Android and iOS include a list of ringtones that you may use as the default for all of your contacts or a specific contact, you may like to use a different melody on your phone.
Custom ringtones are also an option if you want to use your favorite music or tune to play when someone calls you. Furthermore, adding a custom ringtone to your phone provides a personal touch that allows you to distinguish it from others and readily recognize it in a crowd.
How To Use A Custom Ringtone On Android
You can easily set a custom ringtone on Android. However, you need to find out which Android device you are using as the steps may vary depending on the Android device you have. This is due to the fact that there are several different custom interfaces available in the market.
Here, we have considered the stock Android experience as a reference to detail how you can set a custom ringtone on your Android phone. If you are using a device with custom interference then no need to worry as the steps are more or less similar.
- First, select the audio file .MP3 format that you want to set as a custom ringtone.
- Put it in the ‘Ringtones’ folder of your Android phone.
- Alternatively, you can place You can do this via a PC or through a file manager app on your device.
- Once the audio file is in the right folder, go to Settings > Sound and vibration > Phone ringtone.
- Select the audio file you wish to use as your custom ringtone by tapping the My Sounds option.
- Hit the plus (+) button and then tap Save.
Ringtones typically last 30 to 45 seconds. Hence, you may need to trim your audio file. There are some dedicated apps on Google Play that allow you to turn your favorite song or melody into a ringtone.
How To Add A Custom Ringtone On iPhone
Using iTunes
Users can make custom ringtones for the iPhone using Apple’s iTunes. Here are the procedures to follow when using iTunes on a Windows PC or a Mac.
- Open iTunes.
- Add the song to your music library that you want to use as a ringtone.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer.
- Click on the iPhone button next to the drop-down menu on the top bar.
- Scroll down to the Options section on the Summary page and click on the option that reads, ‘Manually manage music and videos.’
- Hit the Done button and then Apply.
- Go back to your music library on iTunes and then select the song you want to convert as a ringtone.
- Right-click on the song title and select Song Info and then go to the Options tab.
- Click the start and stop checkboxes and select the start and stop points of your audio. Make sure that the audio length you have selected is 30 seconds in total as you will not hear your song as a ringtone beyond that.
- Now, select Okay.
- Select the song and then go to File > Convert > Create AAC Version.
- Right-click the song and select Show in Windows Explorer.
- Now, rename the file extension of your converted audio to .m4r from its existing m4a.
- You can only rename the extension if the file name extensions are visible on your PC.
- You can enable them by clicking on View > File name extensions option from Windows Explorer.
- Copy the .m4r audio file and come back to iTunes again. Go to Devices and then your iPhone from the left-hand side bar.
- Now, right-click the Tones option and then paste.
- Your custom ringtone will now be available on your iPhone.
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Using Finder
If you’re using macOS Big Sur or later, you may simply use the Finder to transfer the ringtone to your phone. The ringtone must be in .m4r format and no longer than 30 seconds.
If you need to change the file or convert the format first, the steps in the following section can help. The processes are relatively straightforward once you have a suitable audio file. After you’ve obtained the.m4r audio file for your ringtone, proceed as follows.
- Connect your iPhone to your PC.
- On your Mac, open the Finder.
- Drag and drop the ringtone to your device.