As an iPhone Xr user, you might want to personalize your device by creating a unique ringtone that reflects your personality. You could even choose a specific tune for each of your contacts to know who’s calling without even looking at the screen. However, creating your ringtone on iPhone Xr can be a little bit of a tricky process. In this blog, we’ll show you how to change your ringtone on iPhone Xr in several ways.
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Why You Need to Change Your Ringtone on iPhone Xr
Have you ever missed an important call because you didn’t recognize your phone’s default ringtone? You may have not known that the call was for you. The default ringtones on iPhones can be monotonous, and sometimes everyone’s phone in a room might sound the same. Changing your ringtone can enhance the recognition of your device’s sound and add a little bit of personality to your phone.
Method 1: Via iTunes
Changing your ringtone on iPhone Xr using iTunes is not the most straightforward process, but it is one of the most effective ways. Follow these simple steps:
1. Connect your iPhone Xr to your computer’s iTunes.
2. Choose the song you’d like to use as your ringtone and convert it into .m4r file format.
3. Drag and drop the.m4r file into your iTunes library.
4. Go to your iPhone in the left panel of the iTunes window, and click the “Tones” tab.
5. Under the “tones” tab, select the ringtone from the list of options from there sync it to your iPhone.
6. Disconnect your iPhone from your computer, and check the ringtone within the sounds menu in the Settings app.
Pros:
-This method allows you to choose any song in your music library as your ringtone.
-It enables a bigger choice in ringtones as there are no limits to the length of the songs you want to use.
Cons:
– This process is a little bit complicated.
– This method requires access to a computer with iTunes.
– If you don’t already own the song you want to use, you’ll have to buy it.
Method 2: Using GarageBand
GarageBand is an app used to make music, but it can also help you change your ringtone on iPhone Xr. Here’s how:
1. Open GarageBand on your iPhone Xr.
2. Choose an instrument from the list and create a new project.
3. Record the sound you want to use as your ringtone.
4. Once you are done recording the sound, tap on the “My Song” option on top left corner of the screen, then tap on the “Share” button.
5. Choose the “Ringtone” option, and give the ringtone a name
6. Tap on “Export” to save it in the form of a ringtone.
7. Go to your iPhone’s Settings app and choose the new ringtone under the Sounds & Haptics menu.
Pros:
-You can create a unique sound in GarageBand.
-The process of creating your ringtone using GarageBand is straightforward and achievable for everyone.
Cons:
-You must use the GarageBand app to create the ringtone.
-The process requires you to learn how to use GarageBand, which can be time-consuming.
Method 3: Using a Ringtone Maker App
If you don’t want to use GarageBand, you can use a ringtone maker app that’s available for iOS users. Installing and using a ringtone maker app can be an effective way to create customized ringtones on your iPhone Xr. Here’s how:
1. Download and install a ringtone maker app like “Ringtone Maker –