Now two-fingered click or right-click on the track, select the Get Info/ Song Info option, and then hit the Options tab. Take note of the start and end timings for the specific 30 seconds of that track that you want to use for a ringtone loop. Now use Music or iTunes to navigate to a music or audio track in your library. Whichever operating system you’re using, make sure you have the appropriate music management program installed and updated. On macOS that means Apple’s Music app, while on Windows or earlier version of macOS that will be good old iTunes. The first thing to note is that you’ll need a desktop manager to customize your ringtones. While some of the third-party apps that used to facilitate this have gone by the wayside (or simply weren’t very good), it is still possible to tinker with your ringtones using the tools that Apple provides – without paying the iTunes Store for 30-second ringtone versions of songs you already own.Īll you need is a computer and the USB cable that came with your iPhone.
It adds that personal touch, and you’re highly unlikely to miss the fact that yours is the phone that’s ringing in a crowded room. There’s a lot to be said for picking a beloved or memorable music track for your ringtone. Hi! Thanks for reading. This post looks better in our award-winning app, Tips & Tricks for iPhone.