Is it possible to circumvent the 40s limitation for iPhone ringtones?
If yes, how? Please suggest free or open source tools if possible.
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Sign up to join this communityI think it is unfortunately not possible to stretch the iPhone's ringtone for more than 40 seconds, as the iPhone's guidelines do not allow it.
Nevertheless, I read in a German forum that it was possible up to iOS 10.3.
Apple has a set limit of 40 seconds for a ringtone file - anything longer and it will not sync.
However, this is moot because most carriers cannot go past this limit anyway. For instance, AT&T allows you to change the number up to 30 seconds (6 rings). This also applies to Verizon.
I confirmed this with my carrier - 30 seconds is the maximum.