
With iOS 26, Apple finally lets iPhone users set custom ringtones directly much like Android: How to use
But with iOS 26 (developer preview only for now), Apple has made it easier, kind of. You still can't just download any audio from the internet, but at least setting a custom tone is much simpler now. Here's how you do it:advertisement— First, make sure the audio file you want to use is already on your iPhone — either in the Files app or in Voice Memos.— If the file is in Files, long-press it and tap Share.— If it's in Voice Memos, tap the three-dot icon next to the file, then tap Share.— In the Share menu, swipe up a little, and tap Use as Ringtone.— That's it. You've set your custom ringtone. It'll now also show up in the Ringtones section under Sounds & Haptics. And once your custom tones are saved, switching between them becomes super easy.While setting a tone is now easier, getting your hands on the right audio file is still a bit of a headache. For example, I wanted to relive some nostalgia and set a classic ringtone, which was one of my favourites, on my Nokia N8. Found it online in seconds, but couldn't download it directly on my iPhone. Why? Because iOS doesn't let you download MP3s or MP4s from the browser. Not even ringtones.So, here's what I had to do:— I downloaded the ringtone on my Mac.— Then I used AirDrop to send it to my iPhone.— It instantly appeared in the Files app, ready to use.advertisementAlternatively, you can ask someone to email you the file or send it on WhatsApp. iOS will let you download it from there.So yes, you can now finally set custom ringtones in iOS 26. Now, if only Apple would let us download audio files directly to our iPhones — that's next on my wishlist.

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