To change your ringtone on an iPhone, open the Settings app, go to Sounds & Haptics (or Sounds on older models), then tap Ringtone. From the list of available tones, tap a ringtone to preview and select it as your new ringtone. If you want a custom ringtone, you can buy tones from the iTunes Store or import your own audio files using iTunes or Finder on a computer, then select it in the same place under Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
How to Change Your iPhone Ringtone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Sounds & Haptics (or Sounds).
- Tap Ringtone.
- Select a ringtone from the provided list by tapping it to hear a preview.
How to Set a Custom Ringtone
- Buy from iTunes Store:
- Open iTunes Store app.
- Tap More > Tones.
- Purchase your desired tone and it will appear in ringtone settings.
- Import via Computer:
- Convert your audio file to .m4r format.
- Connect your iPhone to a computer.
- Use iTunes or Finder to drag the file to the Tones section.
- Sync your iPhone.
- Find and set the custom ringtone under Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
Bonus: Using GarageBand to create ringtones
For custom sounds, you can also use the GarageBand app on your iPhone to create and export your own ringtones. This method covers basic ringtone changes, custom ringtone purchases, and custom ringtone imports.
