There are several methods in which one can get free ringtones for their cell phones. Free ringtones are always a tricky topic for many because many of the websites that promised free ringtones are filled with surprised charges and difficult to opt out of monthly fees. The following website should aid you in obtaining free ringtones. The only cost will be the standard cost of browsing the internet on your phone and downloading a small file, which is the ringtone itself. As always, please read the terms and conditions of these sites carefully as the terms and conditions for free ringtone sites are constantly in flux.
The Wired Method
The popular technology magazine Wired has posted a detailed how-to guide regarding free ringtones. This method is geared towards the more tech savvy consumers. For those that struggle with technology I suggest that you try one of the other methods.
The Wired method requires that you have an .mp3 file of the song you would like to make into the free ringtone. The method makes use of a free editing software that you must download and use to cut out a 15 second piece of the song which becomes the ringtone. By following the detailed instructions one should have no issue creating a ringtone. Additionally, the article shows how you can make the process completely free if you have a USB data cable. If you lack a data cable the article suggests several other methods in which you can transfer the free ringtone to your phone.
http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/commentary/listeningpost/2006/02/70150
My Tiny Phone (Option one)
My Tiny Phone is another, easier method to create a free ringtone from an .mp3 that you already have and would like to make into a ringtone. This site is completely online based and much simpler than the Wired method of creating a free ringtone. One begins by upload the file they want to make into a ringtone. This may take up to several minutes so be patient. Then one uses the provided tool to select the portion of the song that will make up the ringtone. The beauty of this tool is that you can hear exactly what portion of the song you are selecting and easily change the selection. After selecting a portion one must click the “Ready” button. The audio is then processed and the site gives you a code for your ringtone. Then all you need to do is browse to wap.mytinyphone.com and insert your given code. Standard browsing and downloading fees apply.
http://www.mytinyphone.com/p/make-ringtone/
My Tiny Phone (Option 2)
The second option with My Tiny Phone for those who do not have the .MP3 file they need is their already created free ringtones. On a separate area of the website there are lists of various ringtones of songs by many highly popular artists. There are thousands of popular songs to chose from. A code is given as is when you create your ringtone. All one need to do is browse to the My Tiny Phone website on their phone and type in the given code. You will have a free ringtone in no time at all.
About.com: Cell Phones
The popular help site about.com provides a number of free ringtones at no charge besides the standard internet fees on cell phones. What makes this site so useful is the detailed step-by-step instructions as how to obtain the ringtone and get it onto a phone. While the ringtones are very good they do not contain famous artists or popular songs. There is a lack of flexibility, but for those looking to acquire a simple and free ringtone this is the place to go.
http://cellphones.about.com/od/ringtonesmelodies/Our_Really_Free_Ringtones.htm
