How to Turn Off Ringtones for Specific Contacts on iPhone

Learn to mute ringtones for specific contacts on your iPhone in just a few simple steps.

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To turn off ringtones for specific contacts on iPhone: Open the Contacts app and select the contact you want to mute. Tap 'Edit' in the top-right corner. Scroll down and tap 'Ringtone' (or 'Text Tone'). Select 'None' or set it to 'Silent Ringtone' if you have one installed. Tap 'Done' to save your changes. This will mute the contact's notifications while still allowing them to reach you.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I set different ringtones for different contacts on my iPhone? Yes, you can set unique ringtones for each contact by editing the contact in the Contacts app and selecting a specific ringtone under the 'Ringtone' option.
  2. How do I mute notifications for one contact without blocking them? To mute notifications for a contact without blocking them, edit the contact in the Contacts app, select 'Ringtone' or 'Text Tone,' and choose 'None' or a silent ringtone.
  3. Does turning off a contact's ringtone affect my ability to receive their calls? No, turning off a contact's ringtone will mute their notifications but will not prevent you from receiving calls or messages from them.
  4. What should I do if I don't have a silent ringtone available? If you don't have a silent ringtone, you can create one using various ringtone-making apps or download one from the internet to use for muting specific contacts.

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