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Create Ringtones for the iPhone using GarageBand

Apple has finally added iPhone Ringtones creation support in GarageBand 4.1.1 (build 248).

GarageBand - Share to Ringtones

Requirements:

  • Mac OS X
  • GarageBand 4.1.1 or later
  • iTunes 7.5 or later
  • iPhone with software version 1.1.2 or later

A subtle Disclaimer from Apple:

With GarageBand 4.1.1 you can export your original song, your original audio recordings, or use Apple Loops and iLife jingles to create a custom ringtone for your iPhone.

That means that you can not should not use any copyrighted songs. What if you have the permissions from the copyright holders or the artists or the composers?

It is clear that Apple does not want to get sued by the Record Labels.

What about iPhone users with Windows? Well, they still can create their own Ringtones using any audio programs and use the .m4r method (read the instructions here).

For more informations, read the Apple Support Article here:
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307108

and also this one:
http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1036

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Apple: iPhone and iPod touch Software 1.1.2 is Available Through iTunes

Apple has officially released iPhone and iPod touch Software 1.1.2 through iTunes.

Previously, the Software Update was only available on Apple Download server, during iPhone launch in the UK and Germany.

How to add your own custom made ringtones to the iPhone:

  • You need iTunes 7.5 and iPhone Software 1.1.2
  • Encode the file into 128kbps AAC, smaller file size is preferred. I use GarageBand to edit and convert the audio file.
  • Rename the file extension from “.m4a” to “.m4r”; for Mac OS X “Get Info” the file, then change the extension name there.
  • Add the now “.m4r” file into iTunes, preferably have iTunes to copy the files into the library.
  • Connect your iPhone, go to the “Ringtones” tab, and check the ringtones you want to send to the iPhone.

more on this.

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iPhone Software 1.1.2

iPhone Software 1.1.2
UPDATE (2007.11.12): It is now available through iTunes. Connect your iPhone, launch iTunes, and “Check for Update”.

There is no radically new features added in iPhone Software 1.1.2 which is now made available on Apple’s software download server.

iPhone Software 1.1.2 (160.1MB) | iPod touch Software 1.1.2 (157.9MB)

Custom ringtones are separated from standard ones.
PLUS: You can use the .m4r method to add your own custom ringtones to the iPhone.

How to add your own custom made ringtones to the iPhone:

  • You need iTunes 7.5 and iPhone Software 1.1.2
  • Encode the file into 128kbps AAC, smaller file size is preferred. I use GarageBand to edit and convert the audio file.
  • Rename the file extension from “.m4a” to “.m4r”; for Mac OS X “Get Info” the file, then change the extension name there.
  • Add the now “.m4r” file into iTunes, preferably have iTunes to copy the files into the library.
  • Connect your iPhone, go to the “Ringtones” tab, and check the ringtones you want to send to the iPhone.

There is now iPhone battery indicator on iTunes (tested using iTunes 7.5).

iPhone Software 1.1.2 - Power icon in iTunes 7.5

Right after iPhone Software Update or Software restore, the iPhone is flashing “Slide to Unlock” in different languages (French and German).

more to come….

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AppleInsider: iPhone Software 1.1.2 is Available but Not Yet on iTunes

AppleInsider reports that iPhone Software 1.1.2 has been posted on Apple’s download server. It weighs in at 160MB.

I am restoring my iPhone software to version 1.1.2 as I type this.

For those who jailbreak or unlock their iPhones are recommended to wait until more info surfaces regarding this update. Apple is expected to patch numbers of security holes found in iPhone Software 1.1.1, which one of the exploits is used to jailbreak the iPhone.

More to come.

iPhone Software 1.1.2

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Apple Releases iTunes 7.5 and QuickTime 7.3

As anticipated, ahead of November 9th, 2007 iPhone European release (France, Germany and UK), Apple releases iTunes 7.5 and QuickTime 7.3 today. It is likely that Apple will release iPhone Software update on the 9th if not earlier. Based on reports from the UK, the iPhone Software will be updated to version 1.1.2 to coincide the European iPhone premiere.

iTunes icon small QuickTime icon small

Both iTunes 7.5 and QuickTime 7.3 can be obtained from Apple Support Downloads or Apple Software Update:

11/05/2007

QuickTime 7.3
This release is recommended for all QuickTime 7 users.

iTunes 7.5
This update includes numerous enhancements and is recommended for all iTunes 7 users.

About iTunes 7.5
iTunes 7.5 features the ability to activate iPhone wherever service is offered and support for Phase, a new interactive music game designed exclusively for iPod nano (third generation), iPod classic, and iPod (fifth generation). This release also includes bug fixes to improve stability and performance.

Apple Software Update icon small

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Apple Announces SDK for iPhone and iPod touch

Apple announces that iPhone Software Development Kit (SDK) will be made available sometimes in February 2008. It is not clear if the SDK will be Mac OS X only or will be available for Windows OS also.

From Apple Hot News:

Third Party Applications on the iPhone
Let me just say it: We want native third party applications on the iPhone, and we plan to have an SDK in developers’ hands in February. …….

It will take until February to release an SDK because we’re trying to do two diametrically opposed things at once—provide an advanced and open platform to developers while at the same time protect iPhone users from viruses, malware, privacy attacks, etc. …….

……. We are working on an advanced system which will offer developers broad access to natively program the iPhone’s amazing software platform while at the same time protecting users from malicious programs.

We think a few months of patience now will be rewarded by many years of great third party applications running on safe and reliable iPhones.

Steve

P.S.: The SDK will also allow developers to create applications for iPod touch. [Oct 17, 2007]

Back in July 2002, on TWiT 103 Leo Laporte mentioned a rumor he heard about the iPhone SDK. According to Laporte, he heard that Apple already had a “mature” iPhone SDK on Mac OS X, and Apple was still working on the SDK on Windows OS. It was immediately called “bogus”. Apparently Laporte received this info on his “The Tech Guy Radio Show” chat room from an anonymous person. Unfortunately, Laporte no longer posts any of the chat transcript to quote the info verbatim. In effect, the anonymous person told Laporte that Apple had a working iPhone SDK on Mac OS X and might be working on the Windows OS version. Despite of all conflicting news, the information is somewhat accurate.

The iPhone and iPod touch OS is based on Mac OS X 10.5 Leopard. Most likely that the SDK will require Leopard, and there will be no Windows OS version. This means if you want to develop apps for the iPhone and iPod touch, you need to use Mac OS X Leopard.