You can buy a song and make it your ringtone on an iPhone. However, there are a few steps you need to follow to accomplish this.
1. Purchase the song: First, you need to buy the song you want to use as your ringtone. You can do this through the iTunes Store app on your iPhone. Simply search for the song, tap on it, and then tap the “Buy” button. Once the song is purchased, it will be downloaded onto your device.
2. Locate the song in the Files app: After purchasing the song, it will be saved in your iPhone’s Files app. Open the Files app and navigate to the “On My iPhone” section. Look for the “Music” folder and tap on it. You should see the purchased song listed there.
3. Convert the song to a ringtone format: By default, songs purchased from the iTunes Store are in a format that cannot be directly used as a ringtone. You need to convert the song to the required format, which is M4R. To do this, you can use a third-party app or a computer with iTunes installed. There are various apps available on the App Store that can convert songs to ringtone format, such as “Ringtone Maker” or “GarageBand”. Alternatively, you can transfer the song to your computer, import it into iTunes, and then convert it to the M4R format.
4. Transfer the ringtone to your iPhone: Once you have the song converted to the M4R format, you need to transfer it back to your iPhone. If you used a third-party app on your iPhone to convert the song, you can usually find an option to export the ringtone to the Files app. If you used a computer, you can connect your iPhone to it and use iTunes to sync the ringtone to your device.
5. Set the ringtone on your iPhone: After transferring the ringtone to your iPhone, go to the Settings app and tap on “Sounds & Haptics”. From there, select “Ringtone” and you should see the newly imported ringtone listed under the “Custom” section. Tap on it to set it as your ringtone.
It’s worth noting that the process may vary slightly depending on the version of iOS you are using and the specific apps you choose to convert the song to a ringtone. Additionally, make sure you have the necessary rights to use the song as a ringtone, as copyright restrictions may apply.
While it is possible to buy a song and make it your ringtone on an iPhone, it involves several steps including purchasing the song, converting it to the required format, transferring it to your iPhone, and setting it as your ringtone in the Settings app.