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Do you ever wish you could know who is calling you without having to actually look at who’s calling you? If you are like me, you probably have a lot of contacts on your phone, and sometimes it can be hard to remember who is who.

Maybe you have a friend who always calls you with good news, a family member who needs your help, or a boss who expects you to answer right away. Wouldn’t it be nice if you could tell who is calling just by the sound of your phone ringing?

Well, guess what? You can. Both iPhone and Android devices have a feature that lets you set a custom ringtone for any contact on your phone. This way, you can assign a different sound to each person and recognize them instantly when they call.

How to set custom ringtones on iPhone

Go to Contacts
Tap on a person’s name
Then in the upper right corner tap Edit

Next, tap Ringtone
Then choose a new sound
Click Done

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How to set custom ringtones on Android

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

Go to the Contacts app
Tap on a person’s name
Tap Edit
Then click View more

- Scroll down and tap Ringtone
- From here you can pick from a variety of sounds
- Then tap the in the top left of your screen
- Click Save

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How to buy ringtones from online stores

If you don’t want to use the default ringtones that come with your phone, or if you want to have more variety and options, you can also buy ringtones from online stores. Depending on the type of your phone, you can access different online stores that offer a wide range of ringtones for different prices.

For iPhone users, the most convenient way to buy ringtones is through the iTunes Store. To buy ringtones from the iTunes Store, you need to have an Apple ID and a valid payment method. Frankly, with all the new ringtones in the latest iOS 17 and later software, you shouldn’t need to spend a dime unless you are looking to go big on customizing what you hear when certain people call.

To buy ringtones from the iTunes Store on your iPhone

Open the iTunes Store app on your iPhone
Tap More at the bottom right corner of the screen
Tap Tones
Browse or search for the ringtone that you want to buy

You can preview the ringtone by tapping the Ringtone, then click the name of the Ringtone and it will play
Tap the price of the ringtone to buy it. You will be asked to either Set as Default Ringtone, Set as Default Text Tone, or Assign to Contact

Then you will be asked to confirm your purchase

For Android users, there are several online stores that offer ringtones for Android devices. Some of the most popular ones are Google Play Store, Zedge, and Verizon Tones. You can access these online stores from your Android phone or tablet or from your web browser on your computer.

To buy ringtones from these online stores, you need to have a Google account and a valid payment method for the Google Play Store, or a Zedge account and a valid payment method for Zedge, or a Verizon account and a valid payment method for Verizon Tones.

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To buy ringtones from online stores on your Android

Settings may vary depending on your Android phone’s manufacturer

Open the online store app on your Android phone. If you don’t have the app installed, you can download it from the Google Play Store.
Browse or search for the ringtone that you want to buy. You can preview the ringtone by tapping the play button next to it
Tap the price of the ringtone to buy it. You may be asked to sign in with your account and password or use biometric authentication to confirm your purchase
The ringtone will be downloaded to your Android phone and added to your library

Buying ringtones from online stores is a quick and easy way to get new sounds for your phone. However, you should be aware that some online stores may charge you extra fees or subscriptions for using their services. You should also check the compatibility and quality of the ringtones before buying them.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

Now when someone you never want to miss calls, you’ll know immediately, even when your phone is across the room. Setting custom ringtones for your contacts is a simple way to personalize your phone. You can also have fun with it and choose ringtones that match the personality or mood of each person.

What are some of the ringtones that you have assigned to your contacts and why? Let us know by commenting below.

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Have you ever stopped and thought, “Is my iPhone as secure as it could be?” Maybe your current passcode is a bit too easy to guess. The good news is that changing your iPhone’s passcode to something more robust is not only possible but pretty straightforward. Here are some easy steps to give your iPhone an extra layer of security.

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How to change the passcode on your iPhone

Open the Settings app
Then scroll down until you find Face ID & Passcode and tap it
When prompted, type in your current passcode
Then scroll down to Change Passcode and click on it

Type in your current passcode
Then, you’ll be prompted to type in a new passcode
Before you do this step, there’s an advanced option at the bottom of the screen called “passcode options” that will allow you to choose from:
4-digit numeric Code
6-digit numeric Code
Custom numeric Code
Custom Alphanumeric Code

Once you choose what you want your passcode to be, type in your new passcode
To verify, type in your new passcode again

Remember, the longer and more complex your passcode, the tougher it is for prying eyes to sneak a peek as you type it in. Also, consider investing in a privacy screen. These screen protectors limit the viewing angle of your display, making it difficult for anyone besides you to see what’s on your screen. This adds an extra layer of security, especially when you’re in public.

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Use strong and unique passwords

While a strong passcode and privacy screen are great first steps, there’s more you can do to secure your iPhone. What about those complex passwords you created? Remembering them all can be a nightmare. This is where password managers come in. Password managers take the burden off you. These apps generate strong, unique passwords for all your accounts and store them securely. It will help you to create unique and difficult-to-crack passwords that a hacker could never guess. Second, it also keeps track of all your passwords in one place and fills passwords in for you when you’re logging into an account so that you never have to remember them yourself. The fewer passwords you remember, the less likely you will be to reuse them for your accounts.

One of the best password managers out there is NordPass. NordPass is a secure and user-friendly password manager that uses zero-knowledge and military-grade XChaCha20 encryption to protect your data. It supports Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, and major browsers while offering unlimited password storage, secure sharing, password health reports, data breach monitoring, auto-fill, and emergency access.

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Kurt’s key takeaways

With a stronger passcode and some extra tricks like a privacy screen, your iPhone can be a fortress of security. Don’t forget to check out the password manager recommendations too – remembering strong, unique passwords for everything is a pain, but these apps can do the heavy lifting for you.

Beyond passcodes and passwords, what do you consider the biggest security risks for your iPhone? Let us know in the comments below.

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