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Can I do it without a computer?

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You can do it through your phone. There are apps that you can use. Also, iTunes has ringtones you can download right to your phone.

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When I right-click on the song after setting up the time limit, I still can't find the "create AAC Version."

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In iTunes 12 (and on Windows), you'd have to select the song you've applied timings to, then click File > Convert > AAC.

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How do I set a song as the ringtone on my iPhone 6s?

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Go to settings, sounds, and then ringtone. It'll be at the top of the list. Tap on the ringtone you just added, and select it as your new ringtone.

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I did everything, and the selected ringtone is in my iTunes library, but it doesn't show in the Tones folder. What should I do now?

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Try checking the length of your ringtone. Make sure that it is exactly 30 seconds long. If it is more than 30 seconds, it won't show in Tones folder.

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Can you explain in more detail how to convert the segment to ringtone format?

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Right click on the file name, then choose rename. If it doesn't appear, left click on the file name once and it should appear. Delete the .m4a and change it to .m4r.

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My iTunes is set to AAC Encoder, yet whenever I right click it, the AAC option isn't available. What's going on?

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If your iTunes does not display "create AAC" version as mentioned above, don't be alarmed. Just left click on the song you wish to set as your ringtone, then select File on the top lefthand corner of iTunes. Scroll down to Convert and you will find the "create AAC version". Follow the steps above to complete your specific ringtone selection.

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When I set the converted file as .m4r and tried dropping it in iTunes, it doesn't let me. What do I do?

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Your iPhone may not read those files.

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How do I convert a file from .M4A to .M4R to set a ringtone?

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Simply rename it to *.m4r, there's no need to convert it. Also, you can load it to Garage Band through File Sharing, then send as a ringtone through the Share option.

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My computer is stopping me from placing the m4r file into Tones. What do I do?

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Copy and paste the song into Tones. Do not drag it in. You can use the shortcuts Ctrl+C to copy and Ctrl+V to paste. If you are on a Mac, use the shortcuts Command+C and Command+V.

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What is wrong if I set up a song for my ringtone, but when someone calls, it just vibrates?

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That means that the ringer is off, check in your settings. If you have an older phone, try moving the little bar above the volume.

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What do I need to do to change the file extension if I can't see them in Windows explorer?

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Go to folder options and click the View tab. Check "Show File Extensions" and click Apply.

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Without a computer, how do I set ringtones on iPhone 6?

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Go into the ringtone tab in settings marked as Sounds and Haptics. Next you hit the button that says Download All Tones. Then you can choose from the ones you have bought. If you do not have any, click the Tone Store button and buy one that way.

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How do I transfer songs to my iPhone?

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You could use an iPhone cable and open iTunes. At the top of your screen, it will show you a small phone icon. Press it, go to music, then click 'sync'.

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I have followed the process above to create a ringtone on my new iPhone, but it will not allow me to drag the new M4r file over to iTunes. What can I do?

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Apple does not allow you to have custom ringtones besides buying one. Your iPhone cannot read those files.

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I've followed all the steps and created an .m4r file but when I drag it under the tones tab, the file isn't added. What can I do?

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Most probably iTunes is syncing your phone. In the top, check if it's syncing, if it it is go to the Summary page, scroll down until you get to options from there uncheck the box "Automatically sync when this iPhone is connected" then quit the app, if it asks the sync will be canceled click quit.

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