iPhone 8/Plus How to use a song for ringtone on Iphone 8 ?

[EricaV]

I hate to admit how upset I am that iphone 8 allows no easy option to use a song as a ringtone or alarm tone. I know it's just a ring tone, but I don't like change that is forced upon me. I really really really don't want to use canned ring tones or buy ringtones from Apple. I want to use the same beloved tunes/songs I have used for years.

Can anyone help ? So annoyed and can't help but wonder what kind of cheap money grubbing effort Apple is up to in disabling or eliminating this function.

 

[AZhappyjack]

I hate to admit how upset I am that iphone 8 allows no easy option to use a song as a ringtone or alarm tone. I know it's just a ring tone, but I don't like change that is forced upon me. I really really really don't want to use canned ring tones or buy ringtones from Apple. I want to use the same beloved tunes/songs I have used for years.

Can anyone help ? So annoyed and can't help but wonder what kind of cheap money grubbing effort Apple is up to in disabling or eliminating this function.

Here's a good step-by-step tutorial:
http://www.imore.com/ring-tones

Then, connect your phone to your computer and using iTunes, just drag the .m4r file onto the media section.

 

[EricaV]

Thanks for your quick response- I will try this

Here's a good step-by-step tutorial:
http://www.imore.com/ring-tones

Then, connect your phone to your computer and using iTunes, just drag the .m4r file onto the media section.

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Here's a good step-by-step tutorial:
http://www.imore.com/ring-tones

Then, connect your phone to your computer and using iTunes, just drag the .m4r file onto the media section.

 

[myscrnnm]

Wait, what did they change with the iPhone 8 that made it not possible to use your own audio files as a ringtone? As far as I know, the process has always been the same.

 

[CTHarrryH]

They changed iTunes so it is harder to manage and sync ring tones. It isn't the 8 or X it is iTunes

 

[Newtons Apple]

Apple has always made it a pain in the butt to make your own ringtone.

 

[mcdj]

Check out Waltr 2.

 

[iOS XXX]

I just do it on the iPhone through GarageBand. I’ll buy the song I want for my ringtone. I’ll edit on garage band where I want it to start, and then choose to make is as a ringtone. Done. Pay for your ****.

 

[DDustiNN]

I just do it on the iPhone through GarageBand. I’ll buy the song I want for my ringtone. I’ll edit on garage band where I want it to start, and then choose to make is as a ringtone. Done. Pay for your ****.

What makes you think she hasn’t already paid for the song? There’s no need for that last remark.

 

[Rare455]

Check out Waltr 2.

Yeah, with WALTR 2 you can drag and drop any of your own songs or ringtones into iPhone
https://softorino.com/waltr/windows-guides/add-m4r-ringtones-to-iphone-without-itunes/

 

[AlliFlowers]

I still find it absurd that the iPhone still can't do what flip phones could do ten years ago when it comes to ring tones. Why do you still need to get to a computer to add a ringtone?

 

[iOS XXX]

What makes you think she hasn’t already paid for the song? There’s no need for that last remark.

Nothing made me think that. I actually didn’t mean it to the OP and meant it to everyone in general. But the way I said did imply that it was directed to the OP so yeah, my bad on that. But to who it does concern, pay for your ****!!

 

[iOS XXX]

I still find it absurd that the iPhone still can't do what flip phones could do ten years ago when it comes to ring tones. Why do you still need to get to a computer to add a ringtone?

You don’t need one. Just buy a ringtone on iTunes through your phone and viola! It’s common sense this is the only way because the company wants to make money by giving making the only option to getting a ringtone without a computer involved is by purchasing it. Sucks but for a business who’s point is to make money, seems smart.

 

[BarracksSi]

I still find it absurd that the iPhone still can't do what flip phones could do ten years ago when it comes to ring tones. Why do you still need to get to a computer to add a ringtone?

I did it on the phone with GarageBand and didn't need the computer. I even used a recording of the subway's "ding-dong-ding-dong, 'Door's open'" announcement.

 

[AlliFlowers]

I did it on the phone with GarageBand and didn't need the computer. I even used a recording of the subway's "ding-dong-ding-dong, 'Door's open'" announcement.

Yes, but if you wanted to share that ringtone with me, you can't just send it...like you can on every cheap phone.

 

[BarracksSi]

Yes, but if you wanted to share that ringtone with me, you can't just send it...like you can on every cheap phone.

I've never tried. Maybe by sending it as a GarageBand file it'd work.

 

[Applefan4]

Nothing made me think that. I actually didn’t mean it to the OP and meant it to everyone in general. But the way I said did imply that it was directed to the OP so yeah, my bad on that. But to who it does concern, pay for your ****!!

No! Pirate's life for me. Yohoho

 

[0943834]

Downloaded a few from Zedge.com on my computer. Went to iTunes, followed the steps to make them m4r files, transferred them to my phone and I’m using them with no problems.