Use a Ringtone as Text Tone on iPhone - iOS 17

I found purchased 30 second ringtone used as a text tone works ok - 99p for me but think there are some free ones.

shortcut instructions I got from the Apple community- think I linked this further back in this thread, will take a look.

I agree, we're sometimes on call 24/7 and the alarms comes mostly during nights when I'm asleep. Ringtones was the best, long and annoying sounds that surely will wake the whole house. Since IOS17 this is now gone, now the only choosable sounds is mostly crapy single tones that not even wakes up the dog or cat.

So the solution is to buy ringtones? Well that wont work either since to company dicieded to implement MDM and restict almost everything, including log on apple-ID. So I would suggest Apple implements the the use of ringtones to text messages again.

I believe this forum is just Apple users talking to Apple users. We should all request this fix through the Apple help desk.

They were helpful in setting up the work around a contained in these chats. Maybe if we have enough people asking apple directly they will build it into the next update?

thanks

changes2024 wrote:

I agree that the changes made to ringtones and text tones are not acceptable and this should be returned to pre-iOS17 standards, this was not a good thing to do to longtime loyal iPhone users.

Please don't presume to speak for all users. It's just possible that not everyone shares your opinion.

You can let Apple know what you'd like to see here:

Product Feedback - Apple

FKurdi wrote:

Help! I need each contact to have a specified text tone that is the same ringtone to identify caller! How do I do that on my new iPhone 15?

I don't know if this would work, and I am not willing to spend the money to test it. However, if you go to Settings>Ringtones and buy a ringtone and then repeat the procedure with Settings>Text Tone, you may be able to download the same tone for both purposes.

There may also be a way to do it by creating your own tones with Garageband.

Create a ringtone of your Logic Pro or GarageBand for Mac song - Apple Support

PLEASE GO TO APPLE SUPPORT. They don’t read what’s here. You need to call support and voice your complaint. They won’t change what they don’t know is annoying customers!!!

I spent an hour on phone yesterday for another issue - calls going to VM - which people are writing about here but Apple didn’t know was affecting so many. Issue was fixed. Moral -CALL SUPPORT instead of posting same thing here. Thank you

Barbarads wrote:

PLEASE GO TO APPLE SUPPORT. They don’t read what’s here. You need to call support and voice your complaint. They won’t change what they don’t know is annoying customers!!!

I spent an hour on phone yesterday for another issue - calls going to VM - which people are writing about here but Apple didn’t know was affecting so many. Issue was fixed. Moral -CALL SUPPORT instead of posting same thing here. Thank you

You can also use the feedback page:

Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

RechargeYourCareer wrote:

I really like the new ringtones however, it is very frustrating to not be able to use the same ringtone and text tone for a specific individual. This is got to be fixed! I have some individuals who I need to respond ASAP. It was easy when I had the same ringtone and text tone for those individuals. Please fix this!

Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:

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chantell115 wrote:

I’m also unhappy with this change. I use the radiate ring tone for work for ring and text and it’s no longer an option. Please bring this feature back.

Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user technical forum for feedback or suggestions. You can, however, let them know your thoughts here:

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It’s not fixed for me. How can I get my ringtones to go for a text tone it’s still not working.

They’re listed at the bottom of the list after the update 🙂 17.1 or higher

Have you tried restoring purchased tones(Download Purchased Tones)? Then scrolling to the ringtone section the Text Tone Screen.

Rikyboby wrote:

So I would suggest Apple implements the the use of ringtones to text messages again.

Tell Apple:

Product Feedback - Apple

You are NOT speaking with Apple on this user to user only forum. As users, we cannot bring anything back. Look one post above your post and use the feedback link to let Apple know what you want.

This is a community of Apple users. Apple does not see these comments. Everyone needs to notify Apple support so they realize this is an issue. Posting here does not help.