Learn how to turn a local MP3 file into a custom iPhone ringtone in iOS 26, trim it to the right length, export it with GarageBand and assign it to all calls or one contact.
Find out why a custom ringtone keeps resetting to the default sound on iPhone or Android and learn how to fix file-location, SIM, contact, update and sync problems.
Find the best ringtone length for iPhone and Android, learn when to use 15, 20, or 30 seconds, and create a ringtone that starts quickly and sounds natural.
How to set a custom ringtone on Android, including step-by-step instructions for Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, Xiaomi, OnePlus, Motorola and other Android phones.
Learn how to turn an MP3 file into a custom ringtone for iPhone and Android, including how to trim the audio, choose the correct format, transfer the file and fix common ringtone problems.