How to Get Personal Ringtones on an iPhone

IPhones can have a separate tone for calls, email and text messages.

Apple iPhone devices come with several default ringtones, but users can easily download their favorite song to alert them to a call. Users can also personalize the ring that goes off for an individual caller. A personal ringtone allows users to know who is calling before they pick up their iPhone -- a feature that is both fun and practical. You can add ringtones and identify them with a contact right from the iPhone.

Things You'll Need

• iPhone

Instructions

1. Tap the purple "iTunes" icon on your iPhone's home screen.

2. Tap the "Ringtones" icon on the bottom toolbar to locate a ringtone by genre, or view current top ten ringtones. Tap "Search" on the bottom toolbar to find a ringtone by a specific title or artist.

3. Tap on the price icon to the right of the title and then tap "Buy Now." If prompted, enter your iTunes name and password.

4. Tap the "Contacts" icon on your iPhone's home screen and select the contact for which you would like to set a personalized ringtone.

5. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner of the contact's profile.

6. Tap "Ringtone" and select the desired tone by tapping its name once. Tap "Save" in the upper right corner to confirm the new setting.

References

• Apple.com: iPhone User Guide