For iPhone:
Choose Your Ringtone:
Before you set a free ringtone for calls, make sure you have the desired sound downloaded to your device. You can find free ringtones on reputable websites, apps, and platforms.
Connect to iTunes:
Connect your iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes (or Finder, if you're using macOS Catalina or later).
Adding to Library:
In iTunes, drag and drop the downloaded ringtone file into your iTunes library.
Sync Your iPhone:
Sync your iPhone with iTunes to transfer the newly added ringtone to your device.
Setting the Ringtone:
On your iPhone, follow these steps:
Go to Settings.
Scroll down and tap Sounds & Haptics.
Under the "Sounds and Vibration Patterns" section, tap Ringtone.
You'll find a list of available ringtones. Scroll down to the "Ringtones" section, where your newly added free ringtone should be listed. Tap on it to set it as your default ringtone for calls.
Thanks for the clear steps—setting up custom ringtones on an iPhone can definitely be a bit tricky. One little tip I’ve found helpful: if you want to avoid the iTunes sync process, try using the Scarlet iOS app. It lets you import and set custom ringtones directly on your iPhone, no computer needed. I used it for my current ringtone, and it saved me so much time! Just be sure to follow the in-app instructions carefully because it can be a little different than the iTunes way, but definitely worth it. However, you will need a custom certificate to install Scarlet iOS app, here you can check more information about it.