How to Create Custom Text Tones for iPhone

If you change your default text tone, every text you receive will make that particular text noise. However, you can also select individual tones for any and every contact. Learn how to create a custom text sound so you know exactly who is texting you before you even look at your iPhone.

Why You'll Love This Tip

• Identify who is texting you by the custom text tone you set.
• Enjoy a more personalized Contacts experience.

How to Create Custom Text Tones for iPhone

Creating a personalized text tone on your iPhone is a fun way to distinguish between your contacts and add a little of your personality to Apple's largely templated operating system. Here's how to create a custom text tone for your iPhone. For more ways to personalize your iPhone experience, check out our free Tip of the Day newsletter.

1. Open Contacts app.
2. Tap the contact you want to assign a custom text tone to.
3. Select Text Tone.
4. Select the tone you want.
5. When you are satisfied, tap Done.
6. You can tap Tone Store to set a tone with purchased music or buy a new tone.

Now, you can assign a personalized text tone to any contact you want, even outside of what your OS automatically offers.