Customizing the notification sounds for different apps on your Android can add a personal touch and make it easier to distinguish between app alerts. This tutorial will guide you through the simple process of changing notification tones for any app on your Android device.
How to Change Default Notification Tones for Apps on Your Android Phone
Android has default notification ringtone settings for all apps, but you can change the tone application by application. Follow these steps to change the default notification sound for any app:
- Open Settings and go to Apps & Notifications, Installed Apps, or Manage Apps (depending on the available option).
- Under All Apps, select the app whose notification ringtone you want to change.
- Tap Notifications or Sound, depending on your Android version.
- To change the tone for specific categories or channels, tap the category in the notification menu, and then tap Advanced and Sound to assign a different notification tone.
- Customize other notification-related settings on the same screen.
Changing Notification Tones for Different Gmail Accounts on Android
To set a different notification tone for each Gmail account on your Android device:
- Go to Settings and select Applications or Installed Applications.
- Tap Gmail in All Apps.
- Tap Notifications and select the email or mail below each Gmail account.
- Tap Advanced in Notification and Sound to choose a different notification tone for a particular account.
- Check other Gmail notification settings that you want to customize likewise.
How to Change Message Notification Sound on Android
To customize the message tone on your Android device, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings and select Applications.
- Select the messages app and tap Notifications.
- Depending on the phone’s manufacturer, either choose Incoming Messages or General.
- Tap Advanced and then Sound to set a tone.
In-App Notification Settings
Some Android apps have built-in settings to let you change default notification tones. You can even customize notification tones for individual contacts within the app. Here are the steps:
- Open the app for which you want to change the notification tone.
- Tap on Settings and find Sounds and Vibration (or something similar like Call Alerts/Ringtones).
- Choose the required option and select a new notification tone.
- Customize tones for individual contacts if the app supports it.
Conclusion
Customizing notification tones for different apps on your Android device is pretty easy with these simple steps. You can select a variety of preset tones or upload your own customized sounds. If you are still facing difficulty understanding the process, feel free to ask us via the contact forum.
FAQs
1. How do I change the notification tone for WhatsApp on my Android?
To change the WhatsApp notification tone on Android:
- Open the app and go to Settings.
- Select Notifications and choose Notification Ringtone.
- Select a new tone and save the new settings.
2. How can I change the notification tone for my Facebook app on an Android phone?
To change the notification tone for Facebook on Android:
- Open the Facebook app and tap the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
- Select Settings & Privacy, and tap Settings again.
- Choose Notification Settings and select to customise Notification Ringtone.
- Select the desired tone and save the new settings.
3. How can I mute notifications for apps on my Android?
To mute notifications for apps on Android:
- Open the Settings app and select Apps & Notifications.
- Tap the app you want to mute notifications for.
- Select Notifications and toggle off Show Notifications.
4. How do I restore my Android’s default notification tone?
To restore the default notification tone on your Android:
- Open the Settings app and select Sound.
- Select Notification Sound and tap Sound.
- Choose the pre-installed tone that you want to set as your new default.
