To assign a ringtone to a contact on the iPhone 14, launch the Phone app, navigate to the Contacts tab, and then choose the contact. Then, select Ringtone by clicking the Edit option. Then, select a ringtone, touch Done, and then Done again.
Our explanation continues below with more details on iPhone contact ringtones and screenshots of these operations.
For more information, see this video on how to set up a contact ringtone on iPhone 14.
How to Change the Ringtone of an iPhone Contact
This post’s steps were accomplished using an iPhone 14 Plus running iOS 17.
The same procedures apply to a wide range of iOS versions and iPhone models, including those listed below:
- iPhone 14
- iPhone 14 Pro
- iPhone 14 Pro Max
Step 1: Locate and click the Phone icon.
You might also open the Contacts app, which is typically available on your second Home screen.
Step 2: At the bottom of the screen, click the Contacts tab.
Step 3: Choose the contact for whom you want to create a customized ringtone.
Step 4: In the upper-right corner of the screen, tap the Edit button.
Step 5: Click on the Ringtone button.
Step 6: Choose a ringtone for this contact and then click the Done button.
Step 7: Press the Done button once again to conclude the process.
You may now repeat the process for any other contacts on your smartphone whose ringtone you want to change from the default options, now that you know how to change a contact’s ringtone on an iPhone 14.
Contact Ringtones for iPhone (Video)
Setting Contact Ringtones in Summary
- Open the Phone app.
- Select the Contacts tab.
- Select the contact.
- Select the Edit option.
- Select the Ringtone option.
- Choose a ringtone and then click Done.
- Select Done once more.
Related: How to Switch Ringtones on iPhone 14
Conclusion
You most likely changed the ringtone on your iPhone by navigating to Settings > Sounds & Haptics and then selecting the Ringtone option.
When you modify that setting, the sound you hear when someone calls you changes.
However, whether it’s a random unknown number or a close friend or family member, this setting applies to everyone.
However, you may assign different ringtones to different contacts, which may help you identify a caller without even looking at your phone.
Hopefully, our article on how to establish a contact ringtone on an iPhone 14 has provided you with the information you require to begin using this useful function and making it easier to determine who is contacting you just based on the sound you hear.
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