The simple ringtone hack that was discovered almost a year back still seems to work with the latest version of iTunes (v8.0.1).
It is based on the fact that iTunes differentiates a song file and a ringtone by the file extension. While we all know that the song file extension was AAC; the file extension for ringtones is "M4R".
You can check out the step-by-step guide to create free custom ringtones for your iPhone using iTunes 8.0.1.
All you need to do is take an m4a file which is DRM free and not more than 30 seconds, rename it to m4r and add it to iTunes.
You can check out this step by step guide to create free custom ringtones for your iPhone using iTunes 8.0.1:
- In iTunes, right click on the song you are going to make into a ringer and select “Get Info.”
- Go to the options tab and go down to the “Start Time” and “Stop Time” check boxes. Check both boxes and input the time you want your ringtone to start/stop. Click OK when you’re done.
- Right click on your newly “clipped” song and select “Convert
Selection to AAC.” The song will be re-encoded using the start and stop
times determined (If your menu item does not read “Convert Selection to
AAC” and reads “Convert Selection to MP3? (or some other format) please
go to iTunes > Preferences > Advanced > Importing
- After the song is done encoding navigate to your iTunes Music folder, locate your song, and drag it to your desktop. After the song is on your desktop go back to iTunes and delete the clipped version from you iTunes library (It won’t delete it from your desktop, it will only remove it from iTunes).
- Go back the song on your desktop and right click on your song and chose “Get info.” Go to the name and extension section and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r (or you can just change the extension right from your desktop)
- After the extension is changed simply double click on the file to add it to your iTunes library under the ringtones section. Sync your phone with iTunes and you’re done.
You can also checkout the video guide below that demonstrates this method:
This method to create custom ringtones worked with iTunes 8.0.1 and iPhone firmware 2.1 so should work with both first generation iPhone and iPhone 3G.
However, this method works only for songs which are DRM free but it does work for music you rip from a CD. In case of DRM protected songs you can use this method published by LifeHacker.
Other than this method, we had also seen several methods to add custom ringtones for free for the old firmware including iPhone software which charged a one-time fee.
As always do let us know how it goes and please don't use this method to make the latest annoying song like “Who Let The Dogs Out” as your iPhone's ringtone.
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THIS SHIT DOES NOT WORK!!!! THE ONLY WAY TO MAKE RINGERS WORK ON IPHONE 3G is to use iRinger at http://www.iringer.net THIS WORKS!!!!
Sounds like you're doing something wrong….this has always and continues to work with my 3g.
I have done this several times and it works.
The above video gives error and seems to be removed from CNET, here is the same video on YouTube:
http://in.youtube.com/watch?v=ATux0htpj6U
you can create ringtones via garageband….
This site is a great resource for iPhone ringtones. You can listen to them before downloading and they download already formatted in the iPhone format (along with other formats if you need them).
http://audiko.net
I have an iphone 3G and i make all my ringtones in garageband. I drag a song in, cut it down to my favorite 30s and then click export ringtone to itunes
I have an iphone 3G and i make all my ringtones in garageband. I drag a song in, cut it down to my favorite 30s and then click export ringtone to itunes
Thanks so much. It works great, if you follow all the steps including deleting the clipped version from itunes at step 4. Great job!
great!!!!!!!
it works very well
Step 5 doesnt work…
"Go back the song on your desktop and right click on your song and chose “Get info.” Go to the name and extension section and change the extension from .m4a to .m4r (or you can just change the extension right from your desktop)"
is not so easily done as describe! the file will appear as a .m4a and not a .m4r after opening with itunes :-/
looks like u need some converter..
man yall r a real life saver i saved so much money from this its unbelievable thanxs cuz it works 100%
I've created hundreds of ringtones this way and it has worked fine with itunes 8.0 and firmware 2.1. Can anyone confirm this still works with 2.2? Even if it does will my older created ringtones still work?
I have done all the steps up to getting the m4r file into iTunes. Once here, it won't let me drag it into the ringtones section. I click get info, and its "Kind" is "Ringtone". 20 seconds, 123kb, 64kbps. iTunes 8.0.1
I've tried a bunch of ways, and nothing seems to get it into that ringtones section. Am I the only one??
it does so work people..if you dont have create AAC as an option..go into your preferences, then general, then select import using AAC encoder. make sure u delete the version once its out on your desktop, then bring it back in and it works…
and parker, dont drag into the ringtone section, you just drag into into library, and since u changed it to m4r, it will auto go to your ringtone
um with windows, using properties to change the extension will not work. You have to open the ACC file using a a text editor, and find the two pieces of code that denote the extension. they will look something like this: "ftypM4A (gibberish)M4A" if you change both the "A"s to "R" so it reads ftypM4R etc.. and save it as what ever you want it should now be recognised as a ringtone file on any version of itunes, with any iphone
Yes it works with firmware 2.2 and iTunes 8.
An easier way in WinXP is go to Tools then Folder Options then view then uncheck the box next to hide extensions for known file types. Click apply. Now the file will show the extension at the end. Just change it as needed.
moron
I always use this iphone ringtone maker to create custom ringtones for my iphone 3g. it works fine.
http://www.softdiggs.com/iphone-ringtone-maker.php
the site also offers the way to make free ringtones for iphone using only itunes.
that is a very good software !
may be i can have a try !
I just use ringtone maker
http://www.ringtone-make.com/
I’ve looked and looked and I finally have someone to show me how to do this! It work perfectly!!! Very happy