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How to Add Custom Ringtones and Alert Tones on iPhone 6S Models

Adding custom ringtones and alert tones to your iPhone 6S allows you to personalize your device and notifications. As an iPhone user for over 5 years, I often get tired of the default tones and enjoy customizing my phone. In this comprehensive guide, I will walk you through the step-by-step process to add custom ringtones and alert tones to your iPhone 6S.

What You Need

  • An iPhone 6S
  • A computer with iTunes
  • The song or audio file you want to use
  • A ringtone converter app or website (optional)

Convert Audio Files to M4R Format

The iPhone uses the .m4r audio format for ringtones and alert tones. Most audio files like MP3s or M4As need to be converted to this format first before you can add them to your iPhone.

You can use free online audio converters like Zamzar or MediaHuman to convert files to M4R format. Alternatively, iTunes can also convert songs directly when adding them to your Tones library.

Add Custom Ringtones and Alerts in iTunes

  • Connect your iPhone to your computer using the USB cable and open iTunes
  • In iTunes, click on Tones in your Library sidebar
  • Drag and drop the M4R audio file you want to use into the Tones library
  • Right click on the file and select “Get Info”
  • In Options, change the Media Kind to Ringtone or Alert Tone
  • Click OK to save the changes
  • Sync your iPhone to add the new tones

Set Custom Ringtones and Alerts on iPhone

Once synced, you can set your new custom tones in the Settings app on your iPhone 6S:

For Ringtones

  • Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Sounds > Ringtone
  • Select the custom M4R file under My Tones to set it as the default ringtone

For Text Tones

  • Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Sounds > Text Tone
  • Select the custom M4R file under My Tones to set it as the new text tone

For Alert Tones

  • Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Sounds
  • Scroll down and select the alerts you want
  • Choose the custom M4R file to set the alert tone

You can also set custom tones for individual contacts by editing their contact card in your Phone app.

Troubleshooting Tips

  • Make sure files are in M4R format
  • Reboot your iPhone after syncing new tones
  • Check if tones are visible under My Tones in Settings
  • Re-sync your phone if tones don’t appear after reboot

Adding custom ringtones and alerts is an easy way to personalize your iPhone 6S. With just a few steps in iTunes and on your iPhone, you can set any short audio clip or song snippet as your custom tone. Experiment and find the perfect tones to make your iPhone truly yours!

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