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How to Set a Custom Ringtone on Your iPhone for Free: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Changing the default ringtone on iPhones can be a cumbersome task compared to Android devices. Apple limits this feature to promoting its services, making buying ringtones from the iTunes Store necessary. However, this article will provide a simple solution to set any song as your iPhone ringtone using the pre-installed GarageBand application. Follow the step-by-step guide below to customize your ringtone for free.

Set Any Song as a Ringtone on iPhone for Free: You can overcome Apple’s limitations. A song like your iPhone’s ringtone can overcome Apple’s limitations. Follow the steps below to achieve this.

Step 1: Download GarageBand and import a song.

  • Open the App Store and download GarageBand if you don’t already have it.
  • Open GarageBand and navigate to the Audio Recorder option.
  • Tap on the Tracks option, represented by a stack of grey lines.
  • Turn off the metronome by tapping the chime icon.
  • Tap the Loop button in the upper right corner and select the Settings button.
  • Access the Files option and tap “Browse items from the Files app.”
  • Locate the downloaded song in the Files app and import it into GarageBand by dragging it to the track timeline.

Step 2: Trim the song into a 30-second loop.

  • After importing the song, tap the + button to open the Song Sections option.
  • Set the loop duration to 30 seconds by changing the bar value.
  • Select the desired part of the song by adjusting the white lines to create a 30-second loop.

Step 3: Export the loop and make it a ringtone.

  • Tap the arrow in the upper left corner and select “My Songs” to save the loop.
  • Rename the file as desired using the “Rename” option.
  • Long-press the renamed file and select “Share” from the menu.
  • Choose “Ringtone” on the next screen and press Continue.
  • Verify the name of your ringtone and choose Export to complete the process.
  • Set the exported ringtone by selecting it from the Ringtone list in the Settings app under Sound & Haptics.

With the help of GarageBand, you can easily set any song as your iPhone ringtone without purchasing it from the iTunes Store. Following the step-by-step guide above, you can customize your ringtone and enjoy a personalized experience on your iPhone. Enjoy your favorite tunes as your new ringtone hassle-free!