Master Your iPhone 12: How to Set a Ringtone from Your Music Library

Introduction

Believe it or not, the tune that your iPhone plays when it rings belongs to you, it is your identity! It’s already known that iPhone 12 has a set of ringtones that are set by default, but isn’t it great to be able to set a favorite song from your playlist as a ringtone? In this tutorial, you will learn step by step on how to choose a song from your music library as your ringtone for iPhone 12.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Set a Ringtone on iPhone 12 from Your Music Library

1. Check the Music You Want to Use

Whenever you are changing your ringtone to a newly selected song, make sure that it exists in the music library. It is possible to choose Apple Music songs only from the option or other iPhone’s synced songs with iTunes. However, you will be disappointed to know that Apple does not allow users to set streaming songs from Apple music or any other service as ringtones directly.

2. Convert the Song to a Ringtone Format (M4R)

Ringtones must be in the M4R format (although quite similar to the AAC audio format for iPhones. The steps below will help you learn how to convert the music file on your Mac or PC’s.

For Mac Users:

1. Open Apple Music or iTunes and find the song you want to use.
2. Right-click on the song, then choose Song Info > Options.
3. Set the start and stop times for the ringtone (keep it under 30 seconds).
4. Click OK.
5. In the File menu, choose Convert > Create AAC Version. A shorter version of the song will appear.
6. Right-click on the newly created file and choose Show in Finder.
7. Change the file extension from .m4a to .m4r.

For Windows Users:

1. Open iTunes and select the song you wish to use.
2. Right-click and select Song Info > Options.
3. Set the start and stop times and click OK.
4. In the File menu, choose Convert > Create AAC Version.
5. Locate the file on your computer and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r.

3. Transfer the Ringtone to Your iPhone 12

Once the song is in the correct format, it’s time to transfer it to your iPhone.

Using Finder (Mac):

1. Connect your iPhone to your Mac using a cable.
2. Open Finder and select your device from the sidebar.
3. Drag and drop the M4R file into the Tones section under your iPhone.

Using iTunes (Windows):

1. Connect your iPhone to your PC with a cable.
2. Open iTunes and select your iPhone from the device list.
3. Drag the M4R file to the Tones section in iTunes.

4. Set the Custom Ringtone on iPhone 12

Now that the ringtone is on your iPhone, it’s time to set it.

1. Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
2. Tap Ringtone.
3. Your newly added ringtone should appear at the top of the list under Custom.
4. Tap it, and you’re done! Your iPhone 12 will now use that song as its ringtone.

Customization Tips and Tricks

1. Create Multiple Ringtones

For those who like to intermix their ringtones once in a while, you can select as many tones from diverse songs. It’s pretty much the same – only choose a different portion of a song, or an entirely different track. You can set different ringtones to each of your contacts so that you do not even have to look at your mobile screen before knowing who is calling.

2. Use GarageBand for Ringtone Creation

If you want a more flexible ringtone creation then you could use GarageBand. This is a default iOS application on iPhones and enables one to alter the ringtones from the iPhones.

Steps Using GarageBand:

1. Open GarageBand and select Audio Recorder.
2. Import the song from your music library by tapping Loop and then selecting the song.
3. Trim the part of the song you want to use as your ringtone.
4. Tap Share > Ringtone, then name your ringtone and export it.

3. Ringtone Length Matters

Also, you should remember that Apple has set the maximum ringtone length to 30 seconds. Any longer will be clipped off automatically and so choose the best 30 second segment of the song.

FAQs About Setting Custom Ringtones on iPhone 12

Q: Can I use a song from Apple Music as a ringtone?

A: No, songs that are downloaded through subscription service via Apple Music cannot be utilized as ringtones since they are DRM protected. It can only be tracks purchased or songs that have been uploaded to the library of the device.

Q: Do I have to use iTunes to set a ringtone?

A: No, iTunes is just one way but you can as well download and use Garage band or other applications with ringtones from the Apple Store which are usually transferred directly to your iPhone.

Q: Is there a way to set a different ringtone for each contact?

A: Yes! Under Contacts, you should select a particular individual, then edit the information; navigate to Ringtone. This allows you to set a unique tone for a contact if that’s what you’d like to do.

Q: Can I use other audio formats for ringtones?

A: No, They are incorrect; ringtones on iPhones have to be in the Apple specific format which is.M4R These other audio formats have to be converted before they can be used in their new format.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

1. Ringtone Not Appearing in the List

If you do not see your tone in the list try unplugging your iPhone and then reconnecting the device and initiating the transfer process again. And also want to make sure that the file is in the M4R format.

2. iTunes Sync Issues

Here are some steps in case you face issues when syncing your ringtone through iTunes; Ensure both your Software and iTunes has been updated. Other causes that may cause the problem include The problem can also be solved by restarting both devices.

3. GarageBand Errors

Occasionally, some applications like GarageBand can develop some issues, which can cause interruptions. Ensure you are using the latest version of the app in order not to have problems while generating the ringtone.

Conclusion

Despite the availability of numerous ringtones that come with iPhone 12, it is more fun to assign your favorite song on your music library as your ringtone. Actually it is very easy to convert music to ringtone, sync it to iPhone, and use it as default tone or assign to specific contact just by following some steps mentioned above. A interesting thing is that no matter do you use iTunes or GarageBand, each one will guide you step by step, even for those who do not know how to do it, your phone calls can be fully personalized. So do not hesitate to make your iPhone 12 completely unique so that you can make the most out of it!