Custom ringtones?

[jleebiker]

I'm trying to add some custom ringtones. Where do I need to store the audio files local on the iphone? Thanks!

 

[Lee_Bo]

I'm trying to add some custom ringtones. Where do I need to store the audio files local on the iphone? Thanks!

Hello there @jleebiker.

Unfortunately it's not as simple as storing the files on the iPhone. You'll need a computer with iTunes installed:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/ht207955

Thanks.

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~Lee Bo

 

[jleebiker]

Ahhh... I see how Apple's ecosystem is starting its tentacles into my systems. ;-)

 

[jleebiker]

Ok, I installed iTunes. Followed the instructions and got the custom ringtone on the phone. I can see it under "Songs" on the phone, but but for some reason I can't copy/paste or move it to the Tones section. It's just a simple .MP3 file.

 

[Lee_Bo]

Try editing the contact you want to assign the ringtone to and see if it appears as a selection.

Unfortunately you can't just "drag and drop" like you can on Android. When I moved to iOS from Android the first thing I had to do was stop thinking Android way.

 

[TwitchyPuppy]

Ok, I installed iTunes. Followed the instructions and got the custom ringtone on the phone. I can see it under "Songs" on the phone, but but for some reason I can't copy/paste or move it to the Tones section. It's just a simple .MP3 file.

Because the format is incorrect. Your phone sees .MP3 as songs. It has to be .AC4, to be recognized as a ringtone.

 

[kataran]

You need to download an audio conversion software

 

[wilber1]

To convert :Try

https://online-audio-converter.com/

 

[jleebiker]

Ok, I did all the above. I can now go to Settings and see the custom ringtone and select it and hear it. When I go to Outlook though, it doesn't show it on the list of selectable sounds for a new email alert. What am I missing?

 

[jleebiker]

Hmm... I tried that online one and it converted it to an .M4R format even though I selected "iPhone Ringtone.".

 

[kataran]

Hmm... I tried that online one and it converted it to an .M4R format even though I selected "iPhone Ringtone.".

That is the iPhone Ringtone extension

 

[Minorite]

Yes, the extension should be .m4r and not .AC4 (or I'm missing something). Also, .m4r is basically an .aac files so you can try changing the extesion manually from .mp3/.aac to .m4r and import the track.

Also, if you don't like iTunes there are quite a few iTunes alternative apps that will allow you to avoid iTunes and give you some more freedom without losing iOS security standarts.