On the Internet, there are many sites that provide free ringtones. Collectively, there are thousands of free ringtones on the internet. There are so many in fact, that you can actually make a category from it. There are categories per artists, per genre, per country and lots more. But these are more specific. Generally, you can only choose two basic formats in free ringtones. They are monotones and polytones. They are also known as monophonic and polyphonic but all have the same meanings. The monotones or monophonic are ringtones that use a series of notes (one after the other only) to comprise a tune. Polytones or polyphonic on the other hand, uses many musical notes at one time. This type of ringtone is created using sequenced recording method, for example the MIDI. The more advanced among the two is the polyphonic. You can get free ringtone downloads of both tones online.



What to Be Wary Of

There are many sites that offer free ringtone downloads. However, since it is free and can be downloaded online, it could be unsafe. For this reason, it is important to use a trusted site that recommends or provides links to the safest ringtone download sites online. There are many sites out there that can cause damage to your computer if you download ringtones. It could also be that the site that you enter into can be a scam. Others even cause some viruses to enter your unit when you download. What you need to do is to be wary about this, and use sites that are recommended from other reputable sites. To be sure that you get safe free ringtone downloads, you can follow the tips below:

•Always read about the site. You need to see if they offer an authenticated service. As much as possible, do not only attracted with the offer of free ringtones. Read all about the site first that offers free ringtones and see the authenticity of their service before you download.

•Avoid scams. You will know that a site is a scam when it requires you to download spyware or other programs that could be unsafe for you. It may carry bugs and viruses.

•Try to look for sites that offer free ringtones instead of the required membership fee. Ringtones are just accessories to the computer and do not necessarily need to cost a lot. If you find a site that requires a membership fee, be convinced of the benefits for being a member first. Remember there are plenty of sites that offer free ringtone downloads so you must check what you will gain if you pay a certain amount of money for it.

•Be aware that certain free ringtone downloads can only be downloaded when it is compatible with your unit. Motorola phones, for instance, have certain free ringtones that can be downloaded to the unit. If your phone is Motorola, look for free ringtones for a Motorola unit to be completely safe. You can also find guides and wizards in the download to the unit making it easy and safe.

The important thing to remember is that not all websites that offer free ringtones are safe. For this reason, always ‘do your homework’ by checking and rechecking the authenticity of the websites. Use sites that are recommended or contain links on other reputable and complementary websites. If you don’t, you might get carried away with the enticing promise of being free, and readily jump to the conclusion that you can have the ringtone safely. These awareness tips and some of the tips that you may find on the internet will keep you from damaging you unit in the long run.