Setting custom ringtones has always been a difficult task for iPhone users, especially when it comes to doing so without iTunes. If you want to set your favorite ringtone on your iPhone but don’t want the hassle of iTunes, you’ve come to the right place. In this guide, we’ll show you the easiest way to set custom ringtones on iPhone without iTunes.
Ways to set a custom ringtone
To set a custom ringtone in iPhone without iTunes, you have to follow some steps. Here we are telling the complete process step-by-step.
1. Download audio file for ringtone
First of all you will need an MP3 file, which you want to make a ringtone. For this, you can download any audio or choose a part of the song already present in your phone.
- Go to the browser of your iPhone and download any MP3 file.
- If you already have a song, then you can convert it into a ringtone.
- Keep in mind that the file should not be more than 40 seconds long, because iPhone only supports ringtones up to 40 seconds.
2. Open the GarageBand app and create a new project
- Open the GarageBand app in your iPhone.
- Select the Audio Recorder option.
- Tap on the Track View icon (three-line button) at the top of the screen.
- Then click on the Loop icon.
- Now you are ready to edit your audio file.
3. Import the MP3 file into GarageBand
- Go to the File tab and select your downloaded MP3 file.
- Drag it to GarageBand’s timeline.
- If the audio is too long, cut or trim it so that it is no longer than 40 seconds.
4. Export the audio to a ringtone file
- After editing the audio, tap the Share icon at the top.
- Select the Ringtone option here.
- Now give it a name and click Export.
- In a few seconds, your file will be saved as a ringtone.
5. Set the new ringtone on iPhone
- Now that the ringtone is saved, it is very easy to make it the iPhone’s default ringtone.
- Go to Settings and select the Sounds & Haptics option.
- Go to the Ringtones section.
- Here you will see your new ringtone created.
- Select it and your custom ringtone will be set.
How to set a custom ringtone without GarageBand
If you don’t want the hassle of the GarageBand app, you can also set a custom ringtone with the help of some third-party apps.
Zedge – This app has many custom ringtones built in, which you can easily download.
Ringtone Maker – This app lets you convert your music files directly into ringtones.
However, you may need a Mac or PC to use some of these apps. So, GarageBand is the easiest way.
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