How to Get Free Ringtones For Your Mobile Phone

Many web sites claim to offer free ringtones, but some of these claims are false. In the past, it was very common for these types of sites to embed malicious software, called malware, into these sound files. Due to a court claim in 2005, this is happening less often, but it is still a concern when downloading free content from obscure web sites. If you find a site you can trust, feel free to download the ringtones, but be aware that not all sound files will be compatible with all phones. Some mobile phones do not have the capacity to use custom ringtones, so check with the manufacturer of your phone or consult the users manual. Most of the time, you will be able to find out whether a ringtone is compatible with your phone simply by transferring it to your phone's memory card, or by downloading it directly to your phone through a wireless access point. You may also be able to transfer a ringtone from a friend's mobile phone or from your computer via a USB cable. Most ringtones are in WAV format.

Free ringtones are a great way to save money, as traditionally, mobile carriers charge an expensive fee for downloading ringtones through their service. This can become far too costly fast, adding more to your phone's bill at the end of the month than most would be willing to pay. With an unlimited data plan and a source of free ringtones from the Internet, you can find lots of ringtones in every style of music. What's more, if you have a smartphone that can connect to your PC or laptop, you can turn almost any sound file into a ringtone for calls or notifications such as texts and voicemail. This means that a sound byte from a favourite movie or television show, or anything else you can conceive of, can be used as your own personal ringtone.

The popularity of ringtones has caused an increase in demand for unique and personalized ringtones, and mobile phone manufacturers have responded to this by making the software for each phone compatible with a large number of different sound files, and by enabling phones to copy files to and from a computer, making custom ringtones possible. If you don't want to mess with this, however, there are still plenty of reputable sites that will allow you to download custom ringtones for free directly to your phone's memory, as this is the most hassle free way to get ringtones without using a computer or paying money.