How to Add a Ringtone to iPhone Without iTunes

Are you sick of your iPhone’s small collection of pre-set ringtones? Setting a custom ringtone is the best way to go if you want to give a unique touch. iTunes generally saves the day by giving users the option to use custom ringtones but sometimes even they fall short of offering exactly what you need. The good news is that you can learn how to add a ringtone to your iPhone without using iTunes. So, let’s jump right in!

How to Add a Ringtone to iPhone Without iTunes

Now you do not need to have iTunes to use different sound effects as ringtones. The only way users can add ringtones is by using an external app. Keep reading to find out how you can easily use specific humorous sound effects or a custom recording.

1. Open the Shortcuts app and tap on Shortcuts from the bottom left ribbon.
2. Tap on the plus icon at the top right corner.
3. Tap on New Shortcut and select Rename.
4. Type in the name of the shortcut, such as Audio Converter.
5. Now, go back to the Shortcuts homepage and long press on the shortcut.
6. Select Details.
7. Turn the toggle on for Show in Share Sheet and select Done.
8. Tap on the three dots of the shortcut.
9. Tap on Images and more from the first window.
10. Tap on clear at the top left corner and turn the toggle on for Media only.
11. Select Done.
12. Now, tap on Add Action.
13. Type in Encode in the search bar and select Encode Media.
14. Tap on the arrow icon beside Shortcut Input under Encode and turn the toggle on for Audio Only.
15. Now, tap on the search bar Search for apps and actions at the bottom of the screen.
16. Type in File and select Save File.
17. Tap on the arrow icon beside Encoded Media under Save and turn the toggle on for Ask Where To Save.
18. Now, open Spotify and select the song of your choice.
19. Screen record the preferred part of a song by swiping down from the top right corner to open the Control Center.
20. Select the screen record icon. Please note that you can only record 30 seconds of a song.
21. Now, open the Files app and tap on Browse from the bottom ribbon.
22. Tap on the three dots at the top right corner.
23. Tap on New Folder and name the file.
24. Open Gallery and select the recorded clip.
25. Swipe down on the media and select Audio Converter.
26. Save the clip under the new folder.
27. Now, open the GarageBand app.
28. Tap on the plus icon from the top ribbon.
29. Select AUDIO RECORDER.
30. Tap on the blue triangle icon at the top ribbon to turn off the metronome.
31. Then, tap on the brick icon from the ribbon.
32. Tap on the plus icon at the top right corner.
33. Tap on Section A and turn the toggle off for Automatic.
34. Tap on the arrow up icon under Manual and make the number up to 30.
35. Tap on the loop icon at the top right corner.
36. Select Files and tap on Browse items from the Files app.
37. Select Browse and tap on the folder you saved the video in. Then, select the media file.
38. Drag the trimmer of the audio to choose the part you wish to put in the ringtone.
39. Tap on the upside down triangle icon at the top left corner and select My Songs.
40. Long press on the song file and select Share.
41. Tap on Ringtone and select Continue.
42. Type in a title under NAME OF THE RINGTONE.
43. Tap on Export.
44. Tap on OK.
45. Open Settings and select Sounds & Haptics.
46. Tap on Ringtone.
47. Select the song under RINGTONES.

Your song will be set as the ringtone on your iPhone.

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By following the methods shown in this guide, we hope that you now understand how to add a ringtone to your iPhone without using iTunes. Do not hesitate to leave a comment or make suggestions if you have any queries. Keep visiting TechCult to learn more tech-related walkarounds.