You don’t like the ringtone on your iPhone and you want to change it. Your iPhone comes with lots of built-in ringtones, but you also have the option to purchase a new ringtone in the Tone Store. In this article, I’ll explain how to change the ringtone an iPhone so you can choose the sound you want to hear when you receive calls, texts, and other alerts and notifications.
How To Change The Ringtone On An iPhone
To change the ringtone on your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap Sounds & Haptics -> Ringtone. Then, tap on the ringtone you want to use under the list of Ringtones. You’ll know a ringtone has been selected when you see the small blue check mark next to it.
How Change The Ringtone On iPhone For Specific Contacts
Begin by opening the Contacts app and tap on the contact you want to set a specific ringtone for. Next, tap Edit in the upper right-hand corner of the display. Scroll down and tap Ringtone, then tap on the ringtone you want to hear whenever that contact calls or texts you.
How To Purchase New Ringtones On Your iPhone
If you don’t like any of the default ringtones that come with your iPhone, you can purchase a new ringtone from the Settings app on your iPhone. Open the Settings app and tap Sounds & Haptics -> Ringtone -> Tone Store, which will open up the iTunes Store.
To purchase a new ringtone, tap on Tones at the top of this menu. The easiest way to find a specific tone is to tap on the Search tab at the bottom of the display, then type in the name of the song you want to set as your ringtone followed by the word “ringtone.”
Once you’ve found the ringtone you’re looking for, purchase it by tapping on the blue button to the right of the ringtone that shows its price. Confirm your purchase using your Apple ID, or by using Touch ID or Face ID if you’ve set them up to confirm purchases.
Set Your Purchased Tone As Your iPhone Ringtone
To set the tone you just purchased as the ringtone on your iPhone, open the Settings app and tap Sounds & Haptics -> Ringtone. The tone you just purchased will appear at the top of the list under Ringtones. You’ll know the ringtone has been set when you see the small check mark next to it.
Enjoy Your Tone!
You’ve set up your iPhone with a new ringtone and you’re finally enjoy the sound you hear when your iPhone receives calls and texts. Make sure you share this article on social media so your friends and family can learn what to change the ringtone on their iPhones. Leave a comment down below and let us know what your favorite ringtone is!
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David L.
Why I am not able to set the ringtone I just purchased in Tone ? I followed all the steps but it’s not showing in my settings -rings although it shows as purchased and downloaded?
I cannot find the ringtone I just purchased to set as my ringtone
No reply! I have the same problem
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