How to Add Ringtones to iPhone from Computer [Proven]
How can you edit and transfer ringtone from PC to iphone without or with iTunes? Using methods in this guide to easily accomplish the task.
When you've downloaded some new ringtones on your computer or want to edit your favorite music to transfer it to your iPhone for a custom ringtone, you may need some effective methods and tools to help facilitate the transfer of ringtones between your computer and iPhone.
How to finish the process with or without iTunes? Keep on reading to get more details!
1. How to add ringtones to iPhone from computer without iTunes [Easy]
To easily edit or put ringtones from PC to iPhone without iTunes, FoneTool will help you a lot!
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- Easily edit music/video files stored on PC/iPhone from computer in 3 steps.
- Edited songs/videos can be converted to M4R (official ringtone format) directly.
- Preview the ringtone effect in real time during the editing process.
- Transfer ringtones from computer to iPhone without any limitation.
- 100 + high-quality ringtones can be moved within minutes.
- Directly find and set moved ringtones in your iPhone Settings.
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Now you can download FoneTool on your Windows PC and connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable to transfer ringtone from PC to iPhone without iTunes.
Step 1. Launch FoneTool > Go to Phone Transfer > Choose PC to iPhone and click Get Started.
Step 2. Drag and drop songs from the PC or click the on-screen area to add ringtones on PC to transfer.
Step 3. Confirm the files you need to move and click on Start Transfer to begin the task.
Once the ringtones have been sent to your iPhone, you can launch iPhone Settings > Go to Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone to directly set them as your call or message notifications.
2. How to add ringtones to iPhone from computer with iTunes
If you prefer not to use third-party software for this operation, you can also use Apple’s official software, iTunes, to help you sync ringtones from your computer to your iPhone.
However, the iTunes user interface is quite complex and may not be user-friendly for first-time users, making the process much more complicated than with FoneTool. You can refer to the steps below to decide whether to use iTunes to transfer ringtones based on your needs.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes (You can download iTunes to make sure you are using the latest version).
Step 2. Click the device icon and choose Summary > Check the Manually manage music and videos is checked > Click the Back button and go to Songs > Library.
Step 3. If the ringtones you want to send to iPhone are not in the iTunes Library, click File > Add File to Library to add the music.
Step 4. Right-click the target song and choose Song Info. Then click the Options tab from the new window.
Step 5. Check the Start and Stop options and set the starting/stopping point of the ringtone (less than 30 seconds).
Step 6. Return to the iTunes library, select the original music file, then click File > Convert > Create AAC Version. Then you can see the song clip in Tunes.
Step 7. Right-click the shortened version and select Show in Windows Explorer (or "Show in Finder" on Mac) > Copy and paste the song to your desktop and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r > Confirm your change.
Step 8. Now you can go back to the iTunes Library and delete the shortened version of the song: Right-click the song > Select Delete from Library > Delete Song > Move to Recycle Bin.
Step 9. Tap on the Tones tab > Drag and drop the ringtone from the desktop to iTunes. Then the ringtones will be synced to your iPhone automatically.
Guide: How to add ringtones to iPhone from iTunes Store
You can go to the iTunes Store on your iPhone to buy and download ringtones directly without a computer.
Step 1. Look for the purple icon featuring a star and tap it to launch the store. If you don't have the iTunes Store app, you can download it for free from the App Store.
Step 2. Tap the More ⋯ button, which is represented by three dots in the bottom-right corner > Select Tones, located next to a bell icon, to view featured ringtones.
Step 3. Browse through the available ringtones to find one you'd like to buy. If you don’t see what you want, tap the magnifying glass icon at the bottom to access the search bar, where you can search for specific artists or songs. Ringtones can be found under the Ringtones section in the search results.
Step 4. To purchase a ringtone, tap its price displayed next to the title. If you'd like to listen to a preview, tap the ringtone title, then press the play triangle next to it.
Step 5. After purchasing, you'll see options to Set as Default Ringtone, Set as Default Text Tone, Assign to a Contact, or Done. If you wish to skip assigning the ringtone, just tap Done.
Step 6. Complete the purchase by entering your Apple ID password or using FaceID or TouchID when prompted. Follow the instructions to finish the transaction and download your ringtone.
Conclusion
How to add ringtones to iPhone from computer without or with iTunes? This passage gives you detailed guidance to make it. You can choose the professional ringtone maker - FoneTool to make it or choose iTunes to put ringtones in your iPhone. Hope this guide can help you a lot!
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