Custom ringtones are slightly easier to add in iOS 26

Syndication June 12, 2025

Custom ringtones are slightly easier to add in iOS 26

Apple is making it easier for iPhone owners to add their own custom ringtones, but the change in iOS 26 is only a slight improvement versus iOS 18.

Two smartphone screens display settings. One shows a menu with 'Use as Ringtone' highlighted, and the other shows a ringtone selection with 'testringtone' highlighted.

Users can now add custom ringtones to iOS 26 using a Share sheer

Adding ringtones to the iPhone is almost always an investment in time or money. Apple really wants its users to buy new tones via the Tone Store, charging for brief snatches of music from popular musical artists.

The alternative is to spend time and effort creating your own custom ringtones. We have written guides about it before, with it requiring the user to make an audio file that lasts up to 30 seconds in Garageband, exporting as a ringtone, then adding it to their iPhone’s ringtone list.

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