Changing your ringtone on your iPhone is a fun way to personalize your phone—whether you want something loud and catchy so you never miss a call, or something soft and subtle for a calmer vibe. 

🛠️ Before You Start: Make sure your iPhone is powered on and updated to the latest iOS version. If you want a custom ringtone, ensure you have purchased or downloaded it beforehand. 

1. Open the settings app. Tap the gray gear icon on your home screen to launch the settings app.
iPhone Settings app icon
2. Scroll down to find the sounds and haptics menu and click on it.
Sounds & Haptics menu in iPhone Settings
3. Tap ‘Ringtone’ under the ‘Sounds and Vibration Patterns’ section.
4. Browse through the list of available ringtones and tap one to preview it. Once you find the one you like, tap it to select. It will now be your default ringtone!

✅ Optional Tip:
 You can also set unique ringtones for specific contacts by going to the Contacts app, selecting a contact, tapping ‘Edit’, and choosing ‘Ringtone’. Great for knowing who’s calling without looking at your phone!

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to pay for ringtones?
 No—your iPhone comes with free built-in ringtones, but you can also purchase custom ones from the iTunes Store.

Can I use a song from Apple Music as my ringtone?
 Not directly. Apple Music tracks are protected by DRM, but you can purchase the song as a tone from the iTunes Store if available.

Can I set different ringtones for different contacts?
 Yes! Open a contact, tap ‘Edit’, and select a unique ringtone.

Will changing my ringtone affect my alarm sound?
 No—alarm sounds are set separately in the Clock app.

Can I make my own ringtone?
 Yes—using GarageBand or third-party apps, you can create custom tones and sync them to your iPhone via Finder or iTunes.

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