How to Change the Notification Tone on Your iPhone

With so many things happening with your phone – someone calling, you getting message notifications, pop-ups for apps, social media dings, and so on – it’s hard to keep in tune with everything. And with so many things going on, you might miss something.

That’s where changing your notification tone comes in handy. 

By choosing a custom tone or using one of Apple’s pre-installed ones, you can make sure you never miss a notification again.

Whether you choose a pre-installed tone or create your own custom one, the process is straightforward and can be completed in just a few steps. Check them out below.

Why change your notification tone?

One of the biggest advantages of changing your notification tone is that it can help you differentiate between different types of notifications. 

For example, you might choose a different tone for text messages than you do for emails or social media notifications. 

This can make it easier to know what type of notification you’ve received without even looking at your phone.

Customizing your notification tone can also add a personal touch to your device. With so many different tones available, you can choose one that reflects your personality or style. 

Plus, it’s a fun way to spice up your iPhone and make it feel more like your own.

Understanding the different types of notification tones on iPhone

Before we dive into the steps for changing your notification tone on your iPhone, it’s important to understand the different types of tones available. 

Apple provides a range of pre-installed tones that you can use for different types of notifications. Here are some of the most common ones:

• Tri-tone: This is the default notification tone on iPhone. It’s a simple, three-note tone that’s easy to recognize.

• Chimes: Chimes are a series of soft, melodic tones that are often used for text messages or other non-urgent notifications.

• Signal: This is a high-pitched, repeating tone that’s often used for urgent notifications like phone calls or alarms.

• Glass: This is a soft, tinkling sound that’s often used for notifications that don’t require an immediate response.

In addition to these pre-installed tones, you can also choose a custom tone for your notifications. This can be any sound file that you have on your device, such as a song or recording.

How to change the notification tone on iPhone for a specific app

Now that you understand the different types of notification tones available, let’s get into the steps for changing them. 

First, we’ll look at how to change the notification tone for a specific app.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and select the app for which you want to change the notification tone.
3. Tap on “Notifications.”
4. Scroll down and tap on “Sound.”
5. Select the tone you want to use for notifications from the list of pre-installed tones. If you want to use a custom tone, tap on “Custom” and select the sound file you want to use.
6. Exit the Settings app.

Now, whenever you receive a notification from that specific app, it will play the new notification tone you’ve selected.

Changing the notification tone on iPhone for all apps

If you want to change the notification tone for all apps on your iPhone, you can do so easily using the following steps:

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on “Sounds & Haptics.”
3. Scroll down and tap on “Sound and Vibration Patterns.”
4. Tap on “Ringtone.”
5. Select the tone you want to use for notifications from the list of pre-installed tones. If you want to use a custom tone, tap on “Custom” and select the sound file you want to use.
6. Exit the Settings app.

Now, all of the notifications on your iPhone will use the new notification tone you’ve selected.

Choosing a custom notification tone for iPhone

If you want to choose a custom notification tone for your iPhone, you can do so using the following steps:

1. Find the sound file you want to use as your notification tone. This can be a song, a recording, or any other sound file you have on your device.
2. Open the GarageBand app on your iPhone.
3. Tap on the “+” icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
4. Select “Audio Recorder.”
5. Tap on the red “Record” button to start recording your sound file.
6. Tap on the red “Stop” button when you’re finished recording.
7. Tap on “My Songs” to see your newly recorded sound file.
8. Swipe left on the sound file and tap on the “Share” button.
9. Tap on “Ringtone.”
10. Give your ringtone a name and tap on “Export.”
11. Exit the GarageBand app.

Now, you can use your custom sound file as a notification tone using the steps outlined in the previous sections.

Troubleshooting common issues with changing notification tones on iPhone

If you’re having trouble changing your notification tone on your iPhone, there are a few things you can try to troubleshoot the issue:

• Make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
• Make sure the sound file you’re trying to use is in a supported format (such as MP3 or WAV).
• Try restarting your iPhone and attempting the steps again.
• Make sure you’ve allowed the app in question to send notifications to your device.

If none of these troubleshooting steps work, you may need to contact Apple support for further assistance.

Other ways to customize notification settings on iPhone

In addition to changing your notification tone, there are a few other ways you can customize your notification settings on iPhone. Here are a few examples:

1. Change the vibration pattern for notifications. You can do this by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Sound and Vibration Patterns > Vibration.

2. Turn off notifications for specific apps. You can do this by going to Settings > Notifications and selecting the app in question.

3. Customize the notification banner style. You can do this by going to Settings > Notifications > Banner Style.