
The iOS 26 update doesn’t make it easy to add custom ringtones, but with a few tools and some patience, you can still do it for free.
What you need for iOS 26 ringtones
Apple loads iPhones with dozens of tones out of the box. They range from the famously piercing “Radar” to more subtle chimes.
For many, though, personalization is part of owning a phone, and nothing feels more personal than hearing your favorite song or sound when someone calls. The catch is Apple has never made custom ringtones a smooth experience, and iOS 26 hasn’t changed that .
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