Why is it so incredibly difficult to download ringtones to an IPhone? In my opinion it is extremely convoluted and difficult.

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Why is it so incredibly difficult to download ringtones to an IPhone? In my opinion it is extremely convoluted and difficult.

Why is it so incredibly difficult to download ringtones to an Iphone. I messed with this "process" for over two hours and never could get the ringtones I wanted to download. I went to I Tunes, followed the directions listed and still was unable to download from my computer. The process is convoluted and extremely time-consuming and frustrating. My family and friends that have a different brand of phone have not had this problem. They just select "get selection" and bam, it is done! I am seriously beginning to rethink staying with I Phones.

iPhone 4S, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Sep 15, 2014 7:47 AM

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ckuan

Level 10

120,914 points

Sep 15, 2014 8:09 AM in response to linda fromhays

I think the problem is that you are not familiar with the iPhone way of doing things.

The so called other phones need virus scanner which is not required on iPhone.

1. Ringtones or Tones cannot be download from computer iTunes.

You can buy directly from iTunes using iPhones.

2. They are in .m4r format and cannot exceed 35 secs duration.

3. You can manually create your own customised ringtones just by using computer iTunes.

If you want to know how, post back.

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Answer 2

Sep 15, 2014 12:54 PM in response to linda fromhays

I have 100 songs that I created myself using the songs from my iTunes library - those are free and I didn't have to pay for it.

You can create your ringtones using iTunes or a ringtone maker app in the app store. But you will still need to sync to iTunes in order for it to be on your iphone.

http://www.ehow.com/how_4810307_free-iphone-ringtones.html

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Answer 3

Dec 6, 2017 4:47 PM in response to linda fromhays

I agree. This is why androids are still so popular. Everything about the iPhone is counter-intuitive, especially the base functions. The website gives almost NO guidance whatsoever when seeking advice. Apple....WAKE UP...you are losing your market base!!

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Answer 4

Sep 15, 2014 7:59 AM in response to linda fromhays

That is very good to know. From what I have seen online, a number of people are really unhappy about the difficulty in getting different ringtones. I have never been really impressed with the ones that come on the phone--that's why I wanted to change.

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Answer 5

Sep 15, 2014 9:59 AM in response to ckuan

I would love to know how to do that. I assume I have I tunes on my phone--I do have it on my computer. I had selected a particular tone that I would like to have, but have not been able to load it on to my phone. To me, it is not worth spending a lot of time on it. I also do not want a "song" as my ringtone.

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Answer 6

Sep 15, 2014 12:49 PM in response to razmee209

I do have a computer and I have tried going to I tunes, listing the ring tone I wish to add to my phone. The response "No results." Furthermore, why should I (or anyone who owns an IPhone) have to pay for something that anyone with a different phone (Samsung, Nokia, etc) gets for free?

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Answer 7

Sep 15, 2014 1:44 PM in response to razmee209

I have tried syncing it to my phone from my computer. I tunes kept telling me it could not "find" my device. I downloaded the tones onto my computer, saved it, then tried to sync to my phone--could not find my device. After over two hours trying to sync to my phone, I gave up. Nothing Apple ever does is simple and easy. Could be the reason so many people don't want Apple products.

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Answer 8

Sep 15, 2014 1:47 PM in response to linda fromhays

linda fromhays wrote:

I have tried syncing it to my phone from my computer. I tunes kept telling me it could not "find" my device. I downloaded the tones onto my computer, saved it, then tried to sync to my phone--could not find my device. After over two hours trying to sync to my phone, I gave up. Nothing Apple ever does is simple and easy. Could be the reason so many people don't want Apple products.

I beg to differ since Apple sold 4 million iphone 6 the first day.

If you follow the link I provided you shouldn't have any issues creating and syncing ringtones to your phone using iTunes.

iOS: Device not recognized in iTunes for Windows

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Answer 9

Sep 15, 2014 2:19 PM in response to razmee209

Thank you for your help. You keep using the term "create" your own tunes from your library. Also, I have been to the "store" and purchased a ringtone maker app--that was entirely songs and not that many of them.

I suppose I will continue to try to download the one I want. My husband and brother are on their own. I am not spending this much time and effort and someone else's phone. My brother is the one to convince us to purchase iphones. My husband has a 5S and is not very happy with his either. Again, nothing with Apply is simple.

But thank you for your time and your input.

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Answer 10

Sep 15, 2014 9:56 AM in response to ckuan

That is very good to know. From what I have seen online, a number of people are really unhappy about the difficulty in getting different ringtones. I have never been really imp

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Answer 11

Sep 15, 2014 10:47 AM in response to linda fromhays

Then go to iTunes on your phone and buy the ringtones you want.

Since you don't have a computer then you can create your own ringtones, your only options is to buy it.

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Answer 12

Dec 6, 2017 4:50 PM in response to iphonessuck999

iphonessuck999 wrote:

I agree. This is why androids are still so popular. Everything about the iPhone is counter-intuitive, especially the base functions. The website gives almost NO guidance whatsoever when seeking advice. Apple....WAKE UP...you are losing your market base!!

Um this thread is over 3 years old already. Go use an Android.

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Answer 13

LACAllen

Level 8

43,584 points

Dec 6, 2017 5:35 PM in response to iphonessuck999

Sorry... you believe there is no guidance in this article?

https://support.apple.com/en-ca/HT207955

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