TMO Quick Tip - Making Custom Ringtones with GarageBand

by , 7:30 AM EST, December 17th, 2007

Apple's GarageBand 4.1.1 update added a cool new feature: The ability to make your own custom iPhone ringtones. It's easy to do, and its a great way to customize your phone without spending any extra cash.

Here's what to do:


Send your ringtone to iTunes.

Your ringtone will automatically load on your iPhone the next time you sync.

To use your custom ringtone, you'll need to select it from your iPhone. Here's how:

You can also attach your custom ringtones to specific people in your iPhone contact list. I use this feature so I can identify who is calling without having to look at my phone.

Here's what to do:

There are a couple of limitations to making your own ringtones. First, you need to make sure you are using GarageBand 4.1.1, iTunes 7.5 or later, and that your iPhone has been updated to software version 1.1.2. Also, you can't use copy protected songs in your home made ringtones, which means you'll still have to pay extra for ringtones if you want to use a song that you have downloaded from the iTunes Store.