How to Set a Song as a Ringtone on iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
Quick Navigation:
- How to Get Ringtones on iPhone XR/XS/XS Max in 3 Ways
- Method 1. Set a Song as a Ringtone on iPhone via Qiling Ringtone Editor
- Method 2. Add Ringtones to iPhone via Qiling MobiMover
- Method 3. Put Ringtones on iPhone with iTunes
- How to Set a Song the Custom Ringtone on iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
- The Bottom Line
Applies To: iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, and later
Setting a custom iPhone ringtone can be a challenge, not because it's hard to transfer a song to your iPhone or set it as a ringtone, but because you need to convert the song to the correct m4r format first. This requires using some tools to help with the conversion process, and if you're unsure about which tools to use or how they work, you can keep reading to learn more.
How to Get Ringtones on iPhone XR/XS/XS Max in 3 Ways
You can use iTunes to create ringtones for your Apple iPhone, but it's a bit of a process involving clipping the song, converting it to m4r, and more. Alternatively, you can try the first and second methods, which are easier, or stick with iTunes and follow Method 3.
Method 1. Set a Song as a Ringtone on iPhone via Qiling Ringtone Editor
To set a song as a ringtone on iPhone, use a ringtone maker like Qiling Ringtone Editor, which offers rich functions and features to generate a ringtone. With it, you can edit the song's length, add emojis, add fade-in/fade-out, or adjust the volume, and even convert a YouTube video into a ringtone. Once made, the ringtone can be directly transferred to your iPhone without needing a separate step.
Sounds interesting, right? If you think so, download it on your computer andgive it a try.
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the PC via a lighting cable and trust this PC. Launch Qiling Ringtone Editor on your PC.
Step 2. Add a song to the software by either uploading a song from your PC or searching for a song on SoundCloud in the "Search" section.
Step 3. After the song is loaded, adjust the timeline box to get a clip from the song, then click "Clip" to complete the cut.
Step 4. To make your ringtone unique, add recordings, sound effects, or emojis to the ringtone. Then click "Export" and "Push to iPhone" to load the ringtone on your iPhone.
Method 2. Add Ringtones to iPhone via Qiling MobiMover
There are many websites that offer free ringtones for your iPhone. You can download any type of ringtone from a list, convert it to m4r format using an online converter, and then add it to your iPhone, setting it as the ringtone on your iPhone XR, iPhone XS, or iPhone XS Max.
First, get free ringtones for your iPhone XR/XS/XS Max:
There are some websites that offer free ringtones for iPhone, allowing users to download and set them as their phone's ringtone without any cost.
- https://cellbeat.com/
- https://www.melofania.club/
- https://www.mobile9.com/
Second, convert the mp3 to m4r format:
After downloading the mp3 files, you can convert them to m4r format using various online converters available.
- https://www.zamzar.com/convert/mp3-to-m4r/
- https://convertio.co/mp3-m4r/
- https://www.m4ronline.com/
Third, put ringtones on your iPhone from the computer:
You can transfer the downloaded ringtones to your iPhone using the iPhonedata transfer tool, Qiling MobiMover. This software allows you to transfer data between two iOS devices or between an iDevice and a computer (Mac or PC), and also serves as a video downloader to help you download videos from video sites to your computer or iPhone/iPad using a URL.
To add ringtones to your iPhone XR or other iDevices using Qiling MobiMover, you can follow these steps:
Step 1.Connect your iPhone to your computer and run Qiling MobiMover. Tap "Trust" on your phone and click "Allow" to enable the program to access your iPhone.
Step 2.To add ringtones to your phone, go to the "Ringtones" section, then select "Add Contents" to locate the ringtones stored on your computer.
Step 3.To transfer a ringtone from your computer to your iPhone, select the ringtone you want to transfer on your computer, then click "Open" to start the transfer process. Once it's complete, go to Settings on your iPhone, tap "Sounds & Haptics", and then select "Ringtone" to see the transferred ringtone on your iPhone.
Qiling MobiMover is a versatile tool that can be used in various situations beyond just transferring data between iOS devices. It's particularly useful when getting a new Apple device, such as a new iPhone or iPad, as it allows for a quick and seamless transfer of data from the old device to the new one. Additionally, it can be helpful for users who frequently need to share or back up their iDevice content.
Method 3. Put Ringtones on iPhone with iTunes
If you're comfortable making a ringtone yourself, you can use iTunes to create ringtones for your iPhone XR or other iPhone models, and then transfer them to your device.
The video from Friendly Vikas shows how to add ringtones to an iPhone using iTunes, and following the tutorial will allow you to put ringtones on an iPhone XR. A detailed text guide is also provided below.
To add ringtones to your iPhone XR using iTunes on Windows 10, follow these steps. First, open iTunes and select your iPhone XR from the top left corner of the screen.
Step 1. Connect the iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
Step 2. Click the device icon and tap "Summary." Make sure the option "Manually manage music and videos" is checked.
Step 3. Click the "Back" button and go to "Songs" > "Library."
Step 4. If the music you want to make as a ringtone isn't in your iTunes Library, you can add it by going to "File" and selecting "Add File to Library".
Step 5. Right-click the target song and choose "Song Info." In the new window, tap the "Options" tab.
Step 6. Set the start and stop points of the ringtone to be less than 30 seconds long.
Step 7. Go back to the iTunes library, select the original song, then go to "File" > "Convert" > "Create AAC Version" to see the reduced version of the song.
Step 8. Right-click the shortened version and choose "Show in Windows Explorer" (or Show in Finder on Mac) to open the location where the shortened link is saved.
Step 9. Copy and paste the song to your desktop and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r. Confirm your changes.
Step 10. Go back to the iTunes Library, right-click the shortened song, select "Delete from Library" and then choose "Delete Song" and finally "Move to Recycle Bin".
Step 11. To transfer a ringtone from your desktop to iTunes, select the "Tones" tab, then drag and drop the desired ringtone from your desktop into the iTunes window.
To set the music you like as your iPhone ringtone within seconds, follow these steps: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, then tap on Sounds & Haptics. Scroll down and tap on Ringtone, then tap on the Add New Ringtone option. Select the music you like from your iPhone's music library, and tap on the "Done" button. Your selected music will now be set as your iPhone ringtone.
How to Set a Song the Custom Ringtone on iPhone XR/XS/XS Max
Getting ringtones on your iPhone is a simple process that can be completed in just a few steps. Once you have your desired ringtone, you can easily make it your new ringtone on your iOS device.
To set a song the custom ringtone on iPhone XR:
Step 1. Tap "Settings" > "Sounds & Haptics" > "Ringtone".
Step 2. To set a custom ringtone on your iPhone, go to Settings > Sounds > Ringtone, and select the ringtone from the list that you just added. Alternatively, you can also go to Settings > Sounds > Ringtone, and tap on the "Add New Ringtone" button, then select the ringtone from your music library.
The Bottom Line
Now that you've learned how to add and set custom ringtones on your iPhone, you can easily replicate this skill on other Apple devices, giving you the flexibility to change ringtones as you like.
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