How to Record Ringtones on an iPhone

You can record with the same microphone you use to make calls.

If you aren't satisfied with the ringtones provided on the iPhone, you can create your own by recording a ringtone with an app. The App Store on iTunes offers several free apps that can perform this function. One of the most commonly downloaded is called Create Ringtones! As with all free apps, you will only be able to record a ringtone that lasts 30 seconds or less.

Instructions

1. Tap the App Store icon on your iPhone's home screen.

2. Tap the "Search" button. Tap the search bar. Type "Create Ringtones." Tap "Search."

3. Tap the listing for Create Ringtones! Tap the "Free" button. Tap it again when it turns green. Enter your Apple ID and password.

4. Tap the app when the progress bar for its download disappears. Choose to create a ringtone from a recording.

5. Tap the bar that says "Name your Ringtone" to enter a name. Press the check mark.

6. Press the "Record button with the black dot. Hold your phone up to the sound you want to record, or begin playing your own music. Press the "Record" button again to stop. You can record for up to 30 seconds. If you record less, slide the ends of the bar to shorten the clip so you don't have silence in your ringtone.

7. Press the check mark to create the ringtone.

References

• Apple Manuals: iPhone User Guide (For iOS 4.2 and 4.3 Software)
• Apple iTunes Preview: Create Ringtones!