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Warning: Apple software quality has slipped over the years. You may need to manually retry a step dozens of times in order for the step to take effect.

  1. Obtain an original iTunes-compatible ringtone audio file, such as MP3, WAV, AAC/M4A/M4R.
  2. Import this original file into your iTunes library.
  3. Use the iTunes File menu to ensure the file is converted to AAC format.
  4. Navigate to the song using iTunes search.
  5. Use the alternate menu to navigate to the AAC-formatted song's location in Finder.
  6. Rename that file to use a M4R extension.
  7. Connect iPhone to Mac via wired connection.
  8. In iTunes, nagivate to the iPhone device.
  9. Navigate to the Tones section.
  10. From Finder, drag and drop the M4R file onto the Tones list.
  11. On the iPhone, navigate to Settings -> Sound -> Ringtone.
  12. Select the desired ringtone.
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