With iOS 26, iPhone users can finally set custom ringtones natively—no GarageBand needed! Just save a trimmed audio file (30 sec or less) locally, open it in the Files app, tap “Share” > “Use as ...
The iOS 26 update doesn't make it easy to add custom ringtones, but with a few tools and some patience, you can still do it for free. Apple loads iPhones with dozens of tones out of the box. They ...