Changing Sounds

To alert you of incoming calls or text messages or to provide audio feedback when you type on the screen, your iPhone can play various sounds. You can get as quirky as you want with sounds, although you should choose sounds that you won't mind hearing periodically, or else you'll risk driving yourself crazy.

The two most common uses for sound are for ringtones and text messages. A ringtone plays when you receive a phone call, and a text message sound plays when you receive a text message.

Changing Ringtones

Most people like customizing their ringtone to play something unique or different when they receive a call. To choose a ringtone, follow these steps:

  1. From the Home screen, tap Settings. The Settings screen appears.

  2. Tap Sounds. The ...

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