Why can’t I use the search function for ringtones anymore?

The ability to search for ringtones by a word isn’t functioning. So frustrating to have a feature for years then it’s gone.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 20, 2023 8:53 PM

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Posted on Aug 21, 2023 4:48 PM

Hi eslec,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you're not able to search for ringtones anymore. If you're searching in the iTunes Store, you'll want to make sure you're following these steps: Get ringtones, text tones, and alert tones in the iTunes Store on iPhone.


"In the iTunes Store app, you can purchase ringtones, text tones, and other alert tones for clock alarms and more.

Buy new tones

  1. In the iTunes Store, tap More, then tap Tones.
  2. Browse by category or tap Search to find a specific song or artist.
  3. Tap a tone to see more information or play a preview.
  4. To buy a tone, tap the price.


Redownload tones purchased with your Apple ID

If you bought tones on another device, you can download them again.

  1. Go to Settings  > Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).
  2. Below Sounds and Vibration Patterns, tap any sound.
  3. Tap Download All Purchased Tones. You might not see this option if you already downloaded all the tones that you purchased or if you haven’t purchased any tones."


We hope this helps.


Take care.



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Aug 21, 2023 4:48 PM in response to eslec

Hi eslec,


Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities. We understand you're not able to search for ringtones anymore. If you're searching in the iTunes Store, you'll want to make sure you're following these steps: Get ringtones, text tones, and alert tones in the iTunes Store on iPhone.


"In the iTunes Store app, you can purchase ringtones, text tones, and other alert tones for clock alarms and more.

Buy new tones

  1. In the iTunes Store, tap More, then tap Tones.
  2. Browse by category or tap Search to find a specific song or artist.
  3. Tap a tone to see more information or play a preview.
  4. To buy a tone, tap the price.


Redownload tones purchased with your Apple ID

If you bought tones on another device, you can download them again.

  1. Go to Settings  > Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).
  2. Below Sounds and Vibration Patterns, tap any sound.
  3. Tap Download All Purchased Tones. You might not see this option if you already downloaded all the tones that you purchased or if you haven’t purchased any tones."


We hope this helps.


Take care.



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