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| − | If a ringtone appears in an app like Zedge, chances are somebody else is already using it. The only way to have a truly unique ringtone is to make one yourself. There are apps that claim to be able to do this right on your iPhone, but they all require a sync with iTunes on a computer to work.<ref>http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/apple/turn-song-on-your-iphone-into-ringtone-summary-3622959/</ref> Why download an extra app when you can create a ringtone from any song in your iTunes library in a matter of minutes? It’s easy to do whether on a PC or a Mac. | + | If a ringtone appears in an app like Zedge, chances are somebody else is already using it. The only way to have a truly unique ringtone is to make one yourself. There are apps that claim to be able to do this right on your iPhone, but they all require a sync with iTunes on a computer to work.<ref name="rf1">http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/how-to/apple/turn-song-on-your-iphone-into-ringtone-summary-3622959/</ref> Why download an extra app when you can create a ringtone from any song in your iTunes library in a matter of minutes? It’s easy to do whether on a PC or a Mac. |
[[Category:Ringtones and Other Downloads]] | [[Category:Ringtones and Other Downloads]] | ||
== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
=== Getting iTunes Ready === | === Getting iTunes Ready === | ||
| − | #Make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes.<ref>https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201352</ref> Open iTunes and verify that your software is up-to-date. | + | #Make sure you’re using the latest version of iTunes.<ref name="rf2">https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201352</ref> Open iTunes and verify that your software is up-to-date. |
#* Windows: First, if you don’t see a menu bar at the top of iTunes, press {{keypress|Ctrl|B}} to toggle it on. Now open the Help menu and select “Check for updates.” Follow the on-screen instructions to update iTunes if prompted. | #* Windows: First, if you don’t see a menu bar at the top of iTunes, press {{keypress|Ctrl|B}} to toggle it on. Now open the Help menu and select “Check for updates.” Follow the on-screen instructions to update iTunes if prompted. | ||
#* Mac: Open the iTunes menu and click “Check for updates.” If you have an outdated version of iTunes, you’ll be prompted to update. Follow the instructions on the screen. | #* Mac: Open the iTunes menu and click “Check for updates.” If you have an outdated version of iTunes, you’ll be prompted to update. Follow the instructions on the screen. | ||
| − | #Turn on the AAC encoder if you’re using Windows.<ref | + | #Turn on the AAC encoder if you’re using Windows.<ref name="rf1" /> This step is necessary because in order to convert your song into a ringtone, iTunes must first be able to save audio as an .m4a file. Open the menu at the top left corner and click “Preferences.” On the “General” tab, click “Import Settings.” Click the dropdown menu next to “Import Using” and select AAC Encoder. Click OK to save. |
#Set your computer to show file extensions. Most people already have this feature enabled, but you may not. You can change these settings back later. | #Set your computer to show file extensions. Most people already have this feature enabled, but you may not. You can change these settings back later. | ||
#* Windows Vista and 7: Click the Start button, then Control Panel. Select “Appearance and personalization” and click “Folder options.” Navigate to the “View” tab and remove the check next to “Hide extensions for known file types.” Click “OK” to save your settings. | #* Windows Vista and 7: Click the Start button, then Control Panel. Select “Appearance and personalization” and click “Folder options.” Navigate to the “View” tab and remove the check next to “Hide extensions for known file types.” Click “OK” to save your settings. | ||
#* Windows 8 and 10: Press {{keypress|Win|E}} to open the File explorer, then click to the “View” tab. Put a check next to “File name extensions.” Close the window when you are done. | #* Windows 8 and 10: Press {{keypress|Win|E}} to open the File explorer, then click to the “View” tab. Put a check next to “File name extensions.” Close the window when you are done. | ||
| − | #* Mac: In Finder, select “Preferences” and click “Advanced”<ref> https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19072?locale=en_US</ref>. Select “Show all filename extensions.” | + | #* Mac: In Finder, select “Preferences” and click “Advanced”<ref name="rf3"> https://support.apple.com/kb/PH19072?locale=en_US</ref>. Select “Show all filename extensions.” |
=== Creating the Ringtone === | === Creating the Ringtone === | ||
# Locate your audio file in the iTunes library. Click the search bar and type in the name of your song. Press {{keypress|Enter}} to display everything that matches your search in the library. | # Locate your audio file in the iTunes library. Click the search bar and type in the name of your song. Press {{keypress|Enter}} to display everything that matches your search in the library. | ||
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#Click the icon with three dots (…) at the top left corner of iTunes and select “Tones.” This will launch the Tones library, which is home to your new ringtone. | #Click the icon with three dots (…) at the top left corner of iTunes and select “Tones.” This will launch the Tones library, which is home to your new ringtone. | ||
#Drag the ringtone to your iPhone. Drag and drop the file right onto the iPhone icon on the left side of the screen. iTunes will sync the ringtone to your phone. | #Drag the ringtone to your iPhone. Drag and drop the file right onto the iPhone icon on the left side of the screen. iTunes will sync the ringtone to your phone. | ||
| − | # Change your iPhone ringtone to the one you made.<ref> http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/iphone-6-audio/</ref> On your iPhone, open the Settings menu. Tap “Sounds,” then “Ringtone” to see a list of all ringtones on your phone. The newest ringtone will show up at the top of the list. Tap its name to set it as the default ringer. | + | # Change your iPhone ringtone to the one you made.<ref name="rf4"> http://www.verizonwireless.com/support/iphone-6-audio/</ref> On your iPhone, open the Settings menu. Tap “Sounds,” then “Ringtone” to see a list of all ringtones on your phone. The newest ringtone will show up at the top of the list. Tap its name to set it as the default ringer. |
#* You can also create tones to replace other sounds on your iPhone. The process is the same, but instead of tapping “Ringtone” from the Sounds menu, tap “Text Tone,” “New Voicemail,” etc., and select the ringtone there. | #* You can also create tones to replace other sounds on your iPhone. The process is the same, but instead of tapping “Ringtone” from the Sounds menu, tap “Text Tone,” “New Voicemail,” etc., and select the ringtone there. | ||
#* To assign a ringtone to a specific person, open the Contacts app and choose a contact. Tap “Edit,” then “Ringtone.” Tap the ringtone you’d like to assign this person. Now, when this person calls you, your phone will ring with the new tone. | #* To assign a ringtone to a specific person, open the Contacts app and choose a contact. Tap “Edit,” then “Ringtone.” Tap the ringtone you’d like to assign this person. Now, when this person calls you, your phone will ring with the new tone. | ||
