By
eHow Electronics Editor
Difficulty: Moderately Easy
Downloading From the Internet
Step1
Locate ringtones online. A number of online retailers offer ringtones for download, but you should be certain the site is reputable. If in doubt, try downloading tones from your service provider's website, and the ringtones will be automatically added to your phone bill.
Step2
Listen to a clip, check the price and download a ringtone when you find one you like.
Step3
Enter your phone number at the website and a browser message will arrive at your phone with the download instructions.
Step4
Click on the browser message link that corresponds to your ringtone download when it arrives at your phone.
Step5
Accept the download when you're prompted at the appropriate screen. The message will remind you how much the ringtone costs.
Step6
Activate the ringtone or save it for later use.
Downloading From Your Phone
Step1
Look for a "Media Mall" or "Media Net" link where you can browse your service provider's website directly from your phone and download ringtones.
Step2
Sort through a list of artists to find the one you want, or type in the name of an artist to search.
Step3
Browse the list of songs for download, and click on the one you'd like to purchase.
Step4
Remember to accept the terms of service and the charge for the ringtone before it begins to download.
Step5
Apply your download to make it your active ringtone, or save it in your archives to use later once it is finished downloading.