How to Change and Set Custom Ringtones on iPhone 17 (or Pro)

Tired of the default “Radar” chime? Your iPhone 17 (or 17 Pro) offers easy ways to personalize its sounds. Whether you want to pick a different classic tone or use your favorite song, we’ll walk you through the steps.

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Changing to a Pre-Installed Ringtone

Switching to one of Apple’s built-in ringtones is quick and easy:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and tap Sounds & Haptics.
3. Tap on Ringtone.
4. You’ll see a list of pre-installed ringtones .
5. Simply tap the one you want to preview it and set it as your new ringtone.

That’s all there is to it!

Setting a Custom Ringtone on iPhone 17 Pro

Thanks to iOS 26, using a custom song for your ringtone is easier than ever, though there are a few important steps to follow first.

Prepare Your Audio File

Your custom ringtone must be an audio file that is 30 seconds or less in length.

• If you have a longer song, you’ll need to use an audio editor (either on your phone or computer) to trim it down to the right length.
• You can acquire audio files by downloading them directly from the web using Safari or transferring them from another device to your iPhone.

Set the Custom Ringtone

Once your audio file is saved on your device, follow these steps:

1. Open the Files app and navigate to the folder where you saved your custom ringtone audio.
2. Tap and hold on the audio file’s name.
3. From the pop-up menu, select Share.
4. In the share sheet that appears, look for and tap the option that says Use as Ringtone. Your selected file is now your new default ringtone!

Removing a Custom Ringtone

If you decide you don’t want to use a custom ringtone anymore, deleting it is simple:

1. Go back to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Ringtone.
2. Find your custom ringtone in the list.
3. Swipe left on the ringtone’s name.
4. Tap the Delete button that appears.

Now you know how to fully customize your iPhone’s incoming calls! What song are you thinking of setting as your new custom ringtone?