"Tones" Tab not showing up in "library" section of iTunes. (not on iPhone)

What version of iTunes? The newly released iTunes 12.7 has changed the game somewhat. You now drag and drop from Finder/Explorer to the device when it is connected to iTunes. See the last section of Manually manage content on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using iTunes - Apple Support.

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It is the drop down menu near the top left that lets you choose between Music, Movies, TV Shows, etc. However those steps are out of date if you have installed iTunes 12.7 or later. See Create and manage ringtones in iTunes.

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With iTunes 12.7 or later there is no longer a Tones section in the main library. See Create and manage ringtones in iTunes for current advice.

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See HT208079: Deploy apps in a business environment with iTunes to access iTunes 12.6.3 which will restore the tones, books, and app management features removed in iTunes 12.7. Windows users need to uninstall the main iTunes application first. In either case restore a pre-12.7 copy of the iTunes database as described in Empty/corrupt iTunes library after upgrade/crash or from Time Machine or other suitable backup.

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Been an Apple user for over 20 years; this is the worst dictatorial unilateral decision that Apple have ever implemented. Shame on this company - they want us to use all their devices and take every opportunity to remove user-friendly parts of a major software item.

Whatever happened to "if it ain't broke, don't fix it?"

I think I'll go back, using Time Machine and use a different version of iTunes.

Thanks so much for this! Just got an 8 Plus and was about to flip out w my custom tones that had just vanished! I was like, maybe it's a Windows thing, but then I just dragged and dropped from Explorer like you said and POOF! There they were!

you seem to be extremely knowledgable in this area, so maybe you can help me out. I understand the new drag and drop from finder to iPhone and I have done that when adding new custom ringtones, but when I sync my iPhoneSE it doesn't show up on the phone. When plugged into my laptop, it shows them installed on the phone, but when looking at the phone, there not there. Very frustrating to say the least. Probably missing something very basic, but... Any ideas?

I still carry my $38 Tracfone from 2012. It allows me to record a voice memo, save it to Files, and then set it as a ringtone in three easy steps--no computer needed. I use this native function on a regular basis to record voice reminders, which are more likely to get my attention than a beep or chime. If I need to record a voice memo to set as a reminder for a few hours later, I do not want to have to return to my computer, which may be in another building. That's supposed to be the point of having a "smart" phone--to *un*tether users from their desktops. I refuse to accept that "more advanced technology" necessitates less advanced user functionality, and I'm seriously annoyed at having to carry two devices because the one that costs more than my first car did can't do what the cheap one does.

I have this problem too but when I go to edit the library menu, there is still no Tones option in the drop down list.

Thanks, that was easy!

You're welcome. 🙂

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Where Is the media selection menu?

You're welcome. 🙂

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Thank you for the quick response. I will give this a try.

I didn't even have both options, what is next sir.

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