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- Part 1: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone with iTunes?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Part 2: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone Without iTunes?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Part 3: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone Without Computer?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Part 4: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone via GarageBand?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n
- Part 5: How to Change and Set Custom Ringtone on iPhone?<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Part 1: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone with iTunes?<\/h2>\n
Before syncing ringtones to iPhone with iTunes, you need to keep in mind that iPhone ringtones are different from other audio files, especially iPhone ringtones, which is in m4r format. Therefore, making sure that your are transferring ringtones files, not music files when you sync ringtones from iTunes to iPhone on PC. If you don't know how to convert normal music files to iPhone ringtone format, you can read on this tutorial: How to Make a Custom Ringtone for iPhone?<\/a> To add converted ringtone to iPhone, the detailed steps are as follows:<\/p>\n
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- Download and install the latest iTunes from its official page<\/a>.<\/li>\n
- Plug your iPhone into the computer with the USB cable. iTunes will launch automatically.\u00a0If not, double-click the icon of iTunes to start it.<\/li>\n
- Click \u201cFile<\/strong>\u201d on the upper left corner of iTunes, and then click \u201cAdd File to Library<\/strong>\u201d. Select ringtones from computer. Or directly drag ringtones to your iTunes library. You can also click on Tones from your iTunes library and drop the ringtones there.\u00a0<\/li>\n
- After the ringtones being synced to the library of iTunes, click Tones Library<\/strong> under the Settings and choose to sync all tones or selected tones. Then click Sync button to sync ringtones to iPhone.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div>\n
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Leawo iTransfer<\/strong><\/a><\/h4>\n
- Transfer files among iOS devices, iTunes and PCs with ease.
\n- 6x faster than iTunes
\n- Transfer up to 14 kinds of data and files without iTunes.
\n- Support the latest iOS devices like iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, etc.
\n- Play back, view, and delete data and files on iOS devices.
\n- Support Windows & Mac OS<\/p>\nDownload<\/a>Download<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\u25b3<\/span> Solution 1. How to Transfer Ringtones from Computer to iPhone with Leawo iTransfer?<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to computer<\/h4>\n
Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone. The software will automatically detect the libraries of the iPhone, and then display the libraries in the left sidebar.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 2: Import source ringtones from your computer<\/h4>\n
Choose Ringtones library<\/span> and then the contents will be displayed in the right part. If no ringtones are available in your iPhone, you will see an \u201cAdd Files<\/strong>\u201d button in the window, and you are allowed to select files from computer. If there are existed ringtones in iPhone, you will need to click \u201cFile > Add > Add Files\/Add Folder<\/strong>\u201d at the upper right corner to select ringtones from iPhone. Or click \u201cAdd<\/strong>\u201d button at the upper left corner; or right-click \u201cRingtones<\/strong>\u201d library to add ringtones from computer.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 3: Start to transfer<\/h4>\n
After selecting ringtones, Leawo iTransfer will begin to transfer ringtones to iPhone. The progress bar will notice the percentage of the transfer process. When the transfer is finished, you will get the ringtones in your iPhone.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\n\u25b3<\/span> Solution 2. How to Add Ringtones to iPhone from iTunes<\/h3>\n
Step 1: Connect your iPhone to computer<\/h4>\n
Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone to computer with the USB cable. The software will automatically detect the libraries of your iPhone and display the libraries in the left sidebar.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 2: Import source ringtones from iTunes library<\/h4>\n
The libraries of iTunes are just below the libraries of iPhone. Choose \u201cTones\u201d library of iTunes<\/span> and then the contents will be shown in the right part. Click the transfer button at the right bottom to transfer all the ringtones from iTunes to iPhone; or click the \u201cCtrl<\/strong>\u201d key and select certain ringtones, then right-click the selected ringtones to \u201cTransfer to > iPhone<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 3: Start to transfer<\/h4>\n
After selecting ringtones, Leawo iTransfer will begin to sync ringtones from iTunes to iPhone<\/a>. The progress bar will notice the percentage of the transfer process. When the transfer is finished, you will get the ringtones in your iPhone.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nLeawo iTransfer makes the data transfers of iOS devices effortlessly, and it helps users get rid of the sync of iTunes. Moreover, this software helps users to transfer files between iOS devices. For example, you are allowed to transfer photos from PC to iPhone<\/a> with the help of this software. If you are interested in this software, just free download it and try on adding ringtones to iPhone without iTunes.<\/p>\n
Part 3: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone Without Computer?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Purchased ringtones can also be added to your iPhone, but you have to make some settings on your iPhone. You can purchase ringtones from iTunes Store on your iPhone and then set it as your iPhone\u2019s Ringtones. Below we will guide you how to add ringtones from Tone Store and how to use your Apple ID to redownload ringtones in details.<\/p>\n
\u25b3<\/span> 3.1 Buy ringtones from iTunes Store<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/br><\/p>\nIn order to add ringtones to iPhone, you can also buy ringtones from iTunes Store to make it. Check out the steps here and you will be clear. <\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/span> Navigate to your iTunes Store app and then click on the three-dot button. After that, you need to click on \u201cMore> Tones<\/strong>\u201d to choose the ringtone you desire to purchase for your iPhone.<\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/span> Hit on the price button and select one option to set it as your iPhone ringtone automatically. You can also click on the \u201cDone<\/strong>\u201d button to decide whether to set it as your iPhone ringtone later. <\/p>\n
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You may need to fill in your Apple ID password to finish the purchase process.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
\u25b3<\/span> 3.2 Redownload ringtones purchased with your Apple ID<\/h3>\n
\n<\/a><\/div>\n\n<\/br><\/p>\nTo redownload ringtones purchased with your Apple ID is also a good idea to set your iPhone ringtones. The steps are shown below for your reference.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/span> Go to your settings app and then hit on \u201cSounds & Haptics<\/strong>\u201d tab to click on any sound under the option of \u201cSounds and Vibration Patterns<\/strong>\u201d. <\/p>\n
Step 2:<\/span> Click on the tab of \u201cDownload All Purchased Tones<\/strong>\u201d to redownload your ringtones to your iPhone. After that, you will be able to set any tone as your iPhone ringtone. <\/p>\n
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You need to know that if your have downloaded all tones that you bought or if you have not bought any tones before, you will not see the option of \u201cDownload All Purchased Tones\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Part 4: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone via GarageBand?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you want to make and add custom ringtones to your iPhone, GarageBand app will help you to complete this task. It has streamlined and professional user-interface, which allows you to record and mix music with ease. You can also learn enjoyable instrument lesions via this app. It supports 24-bit recording and third-party plug-ins. The specific steps are listed as follows for your reference.<\/p>\n
Step 1:<\/span> Go to App Store on your iPhone and then click to download GarageBand<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep2: <\/span>Make sure that a song exists on your iPhone, then your Ringtone can be made smoothly. You can purchase a song from iTunes or you can sync the song from your computer to your iPhone via Music app. You also can import any MP3 file or audio to the Dropbox or iCloud Drive or other files apps and then download it to your iPhone. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 3: <\/span>Run GarageBand and tap on the plus sign on the top left corner to \u201cCreate a New Song<\/strong>\u201d. Then choose \u201cAUDIO RECORDER<\/strong>\u201d for the recording type. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 4: <\/span>Once a new song has been created, you need to switch to the interface of track view instead of the interface of recording by tapping on the button which looks like stacked boxes on the left upper of GarageBand.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 5:<\/span> A cycle icon can be seen on the right top corner of the interface of track view, tap on this option, then a window with three selections will pop up. You can choose Audio Files if your new song exists in iCloud Drive or Dropbox or other files app. You also can choose Music if your song is downloaded via the Music app. Then drag your song to the track when you are navigated to the source audio. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nStep 6:<\/span> The song must be trimmed once it has existed in GarageBand, due to 30 seconds limited to each ringtone, any song should be cut down to a short section via GarageBand. You can trim the songs by dragging and tapping to complete the songs editing. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 7:<\/span> Once your song has been edited as you desire, you need to tap on the icon button which is a symbol of the upside down triangle on the upper left corner to go back to \u201cMy Song\u201d list. This step will help you to save your song and make preparation for songs exporting. <\/p>\n
Step 8:<\/span> Tap and hold on the song project until you see wiggle on it. Then tap on the share icon on the left top, a share sheet will be brought out. The Ringtone option can be seen on the bottom, tap on it and begin to export the song.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 9:<\/span> The system will prompt you to give a name to your song before the export begins. The name will be displayed in settings when making a selection on your ringtone. Name your song and tap on \u201cExport<\/strong>\u201d.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nStep 10:<\/span> After your song exported, a dialog will prompt and ask you to set the song as the standard ringtone or the text alert or assign to contact. Also, you can tap on \u201cOK<\/strong>\u201d to go on, this step will save your song to the sound library of your iPhone. <\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/div>\nStep 11:<\/span> After the custom ringtone has been finished, you can change your ringtone via Settings > Sound & Haptics > Ringtone<\/strong>, you can see all the ringtones including default sounds, purchased music and custom music from here. <\/p>\n
<\/a><\/div>\nPart 5: How to Change and Set Custom Ringtone on iPhone?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
If you want to change the ringtone on your iPhone, the steps below will help you perform this task in an easy way. <\/p>\n
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When you click \u201cSync Tones\u201d, there will be a pop-up window to remind you click \u201cRemove and Sync\u201d, which means that iTunes will sync media files together in one sync. When you transfer ringtones to iPhone, you will get music synced as well, so this may lead to data loss. <\/p>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n
Part 2: How to Add Ringtones to iPhone Without iTunes?<\/h2>\n
Although iTunes is not hard for you to handle, you can also use iTunes alternative to add ringtones to iPhone without iTunes. If you want to sync ringtones to iPhone without any worries, the third-party software - Leawo iTransfer <\/a>will be recommended, which can help you to add ringtones to iPhone from iTunes or computer within four steps without the help of iTunes.<\/p>\n
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