How Do I Change The Ringtone On An iPhone? The Real Fix.

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 to change ringtone on iphone

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.

set ringtone on iphone for specific contacts

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.

open the tone store on iPhone

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.”

find a ringtone in the tone store

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.

confirm ringtone purchase

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.

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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!

Thanks for reading,
David L.

About Author

David Lynch is an expert on cell phones, cell phone plans, and other tech. After using a flip phone into his early 20s, he learned the ropes about iPhones and Androids from a former Apple employee. Today, his articles and videos are read and viewed by millions, and he has been cited by major publications including Reader's Digest, Wired, CMSWire, Consumers Advocate, and more.

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Nadia
2 years ago

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?

Michelle
3 years ago

I cannot find the ringtone I just purchased to set as my ringtone

Terry
3 years ago
Reply to  Michelle

No reply! I have the same problem

Jamie Reyes
3 years ago

Why am I not able to set my ringtone to the ringtone I just purchased

Isabella
4 years ago

I purchased a ringtone, and it’s downloaded fine etc, but it’s not showing up? I can go into purchased and it’s there, but when I go to change my ringtone it doesn’t turn up, what’s happening?

Anonymous
6 years ago

I added Andy Williams Its the Most wonderful Time of the Year and when I went to check it out it was Jingle Bells. What did I do wrong???? I bought the ring tone Its the Most Wonderful Time of the Year but…….