Ambrosia Releases iToner 1.0.1 - Compatible with iTunes 7.4 (and 7.4.1)

Got it this morning, no problem with the ringtones or syncing with iTunes. I'm quite impressed with Ambrosia's turnaround.

Got it this morning, no problem with the ringtones or syncing with iTunes. I'm quite impressed with Ambrosia's turnaround.

Until the next iTunes/iPhone software update?

:rolleyes:

the technique appears to have broken in iTunes 7.4.1 and was never 100% consistent to begin with.

The technique works fine, just one more, simple step.

1 Rename aac file to .m4r using Get Info (command+I)
2 Double click file to open in itunes
3 Close itunes
4 Goto username/music/itunes/itunes music/ringtones
5 Rename .m4r to .m4a again using Get Info
6 Sync phone

Done, simple, works everytime, 100% consistent. Make sure you name them the way you want, as you cannot remove ringtones (from the iTunes list) once they've been added.

And as always, iTunes did not delete ringtones that have been sftp'd over.
If you don't have the extra 30 seconds I guess go ahead and pay for an app that'll do the clicking for you.

To get rid of the "phantom" tones that still appear in ringtones tab after you delete them, go here it involves deleting the library's directory list and re-adding (not importing) your music folder. This should not affect artwork, but will delete playlists, so back them up too.

In case anyone is wondering, I've been using Audio Hijack Pro, which I set to AAC 192kbps Stereo. Anything playing through the speakers gets outputted. One of the greatest apps made for OSX.

All thanks should goto saaber joemaller.com and rwross and others.

Got it this morning, no problem with the ringtones or syncing with iTunes. I'm quite impressed with Ambrosia's turnaround.

I don't have it, and don't feel the need for custom ringtones (yet), but I'm impressed by the quick turnaround. Let's hope other paid software "workaround/hacks" can keep up with Apple like this. I'm still leery of bricking my iPhone with the current hacks.

I'm still leery of bricking my iPhone with the current hacks.

I can honestly tell you AppTapp aka Installer.app will not brick your phone, worst case senerio you have to resync you tunes and settings. New iTunes releases have not broken Installer.app or the apps ive added with installer.app. I would NOT use iFuntastic as people have had problems with that. Email your camera roll before you do anything, its the only thing that cant be restored if you didnt back it up.

1 Rename aac file to .m4r using Get Info (command+I)
2 Double click file to open in itunes
3 Close itunes
4 Goto username/music/itunes/itunes music/ringtones
5 Rename .m4r to .m4a again using Get Info
6 Sync phone


JPyre's method worked for me (intel Mac), no lost ringtones with the update!

The technique works fine, just one more, simple step.

1 Rename aac file to .m4r using Get Info (command+I)
2 Double click file to open in itunes
3 Close itunes
4 Goto username/music/itunes/itunes music/ringtones
5 Rename .m4r to .m4a again using Get Info
6 Sync phone

Done, simple, works everytime, 100% consistent. Make sure you name them the way you want, as you cannot remove ringtones (from the iTunes list) once they've been added.

And as always, iTunes did not delete ringtones that have been sftp'd over.
If you don't have the extra 30 seconds I guess go ahead and pay for an app that'll do the clicking for you.

Does this just apply to Mac computers?

I think it's up for debate that it's 100% consistent, JPyre... :) Based on all issues people were having with it in the original thread.

Let's move all 7.4.1/freeringtone conversation/support to the new story I posted about it:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=352146

arn

Ambrosia Software released version 1.0.1 of their iToner Ringtone software for the Mac.

iToner 1.0.1 fixes an incompatibility introduced by iTunes 7.4 for custom ringtones on the iPhone.

While there was a seemingly simple way to put ringtones on your iPhone for free, the technique appears to have broken in iTunes 7.4.1 and was never 100% consistent to begin with.

So for those who don't want to deal with that hassle, iToner offers a simple $15 (one time) solution.

Article Link

Ease of use > Weird workarounds. I bought a copy. $15 won't break the bank, but it will save my mind from overuse. LOL

Done, simple, works everytime, 100% consistent. Make sure you name them the way you want, as you cannot remove ringtones (from the iTunes list) once they've been added.

As Arn noted, some people are having a bit of trouble with this method... and given Apple's actions recently, it's quite possible they will close this loophole too.

And as always, iTunes did not delete ringtones that have been sftp'd over.

Except that ringtones added in that manner *will* be blown away by iPhone OS updates, as they have been in the past.

If you don't have the extra 30 seconds I guess go ahead and pay for an app that'll do the clicking for you.

iToner does take some of the hassle out of it, true... and we're also actively working on adding other neat stuff to it. Stay tuned... :)