Message alerts

How to Set a Text Tone on iPhone

Use short M4R files for alerts and assign them from iPhone sound settings after syncing or importing.

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Pick short alerts

Text tones should be shorter than call ringtones. Message tones, notification sounds, and short ringtones are the best starting points.

Use M4R for iPhone

Open a ringtone page and choose the M4R option when the sound will be assigned on iPhone.

Preview first

Use the real audio preview so you can avoid sounds that are too loud, too long, or not suitable for message alerts.

RingLoom note

Learn how to use short RingLoom M4R files as iPhone text tones and message alerts. Standard ringtone previews and MP3/M4R downloads remain public; account features are separate from ringtone downloads.

How to Set a Text Tone on iPhone FAQ

Are message tones different from ringtones?

Usually yes. Message tones are shorter and work better for SMS, chat apps, and app notifications.

Can Android use these sounds?

Android users should usually download MP3 instead of M4R.

Do I need an account?

No. Ringtone and alert downloads do not require login.