There are loads of ringtone websites and ringtones on the web – the choice is staggering. So how do you find the right ones for you? Well, there are lots of ways. We’re not talking about taste – we’d never say ‘choose Nickelback over Jay Z’ – but we have some top tips to save you time and money, as well as keeping you and your cell phone safe. So here are five things to remember when choosing a ringtone…
Don’t pay more than you need
Free ringtone sites are less common than they used to be, but they do still exist – so why pay for tones when you don’t have to? Try Mobijoy.com for the hottest new free ringtones from the likes of Rihanna, Eminem, Katy Perry and Lady Gaga absolutely free, or swap high-quality homemade ringtones at mobijoy.com.
Choose the right file format
Every cell phone plays different music file formats. The MP3 format is most common but you’ll find sites offering all kinds of other files, including wav, WMA, OGG and M4r (iPhone only). Make sure you check what your phone can play before downloading – otherwise you will waste a lot of time for no reason!
Don’t be afraid to download to PC
When people are looking for free ringtones they’ll often dismiss any sites that don’t send them straight to your phone. But the free tones are normally the ones you can download to your computer and then transfer yourself. It’s so easy – using Bluetooth, USB or memory cards – that you shouldn’t rule it out!
Protect your wallet and your phone
Choose your free ringtone website carefully. If they ask you to enter credit card details at any point, your ringtone probably isn’t free – and could cost a lot more than downloading from a reputable paid site. Also check independent reviews of the site before downloading so you know you won’t pick up viruses.
Read the terms and conditions
If you’re going to sign up for a site that offers both premium and free content, make sure you read the terms and conditions carefully. It’s not unknown for a website to start charging you a subscription fee after a certain amount of free downloads or time as a free member. It’s better to be safe than sorry!