Use tones and ringtones with your iPhone or iPad

Mon-Feb-2023
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Tones and ringtones are essential features of your iPhone or iPad that allow you to personalize the sound of your device. You can choose from a variety of built-in tones or create your own custom tones using the GarageBand app. In this tutorial, we will show you how to use tones and ringtones with your iPhone or iPad.

Choosing a Built-in Tone

  1. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap “Sounds & Haptics.”
  3. Scroll down and tap “Ringtone” or “Text Tone,” depending on which sound you want to change.
  4. Tap on any of the pre-installed tones to hear a preview.
  5. Once you find a tone you like, tap on it to select it as your new tone.

Creating a Custom Tone with GarageBand

  1. Download and open the GarageBand app from the App Store.
  2. Tap “Create New Song” to create a new project.
  3. Choose “Audio Recorder” from the list of options.
  4. Tap on the “+” symbol to add a new track.
  5. Tap on the “Settings” icon to adjust your track settings.
  6. Tap on “Metronome” to turn it off.
  7. Tap on “Count In” to turn it off.
  8. Tap on “Section A” and drag the length to 30 seconds.
  9. Tap on “My Songs” to save your project.
  10. Tap and hold on the track you just created, and select “Share.”
  11. Choose “Ringtone” from the list of options.
  12. Name your ringtone and tap “Export.”
  13. Open the “Settings” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  14. Tap “Sounds & Haptics.”
  15. Scroll down and tap “Ringtone.”
  16. Look for your new ringtone under the “Custom” section and select it.

Using a Custom Tone for a Contact

  1. Open the “Contacts” app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Select the contact you want to assign a custom ringtone to.
  3. Tap “Edit” in the top right corner.
  4. Scroll down and tap “Ringtone.”
  5. Choose a built-in tone or select your custom tone from the “Custom” section.
  6. Tap “Done” to save your changes.

Conclusion

Using tones and ringtones is a great way to personalize the sound of your iPhone or iPad. With the built-in options and the ability to create your own custom tones, you can choose a unique sound for your device and for specific contacts. Follow the steps above to change your ringtone or create a custom tone with GarageBand.