How to get Free iPhone Ringtones from iTunes

TUAW's post on how to rip the 30-second track samples from iTunes for use on an iPhone is evil, brilliant and I love it. The secret: export a playlist from the iTunes store, download the MP4 sample clips, and upload them using iFuntastic.


Stick it to the carriers who overcharge for ringtones of songs you probably already own! Not only is iTunes sourcing the ringtones, but the 30-second clips are generally the best parts of the song for ringtone use. I hope Apple rewrites the way ringtone sales are done the same way they made paid online music a satisfying experience, but until then, it's going to be a repeat of the Napster scenario.
frostoy wrote on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
This will probably work until some Apple employee reads this... Then Wham! Ban-Hammer happens on 1st update and this exploit will no longer work.
Skeldanqua wrote on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
hehe!, good one! :)
Judd wrote on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
I like it. However, I'd hesitate to call this a repeat of Napster. Why should I have to pay for a 30 second clip if its a song I already own? Just slice them up yourself in a program like audacity and upload. Simple.

This is great for the songs you uh...don't own ; )
jitrobug wrote on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
defective by design.
 

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