How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Last Updated on January 19, 2022 by Bestusefultips

Do you want to set notification sounds for specific apps on your stock Android phones? In this tutorial, we show you the steps to change notification sound for different apps on Android stock OS like Android 12, Android 11, Android 10, etc. You can set different notification sounds for different apps like WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc. Also, mute or stop vibration for each app on your Android devices.

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How to Change App Notification Sounds on Android

You can change notification sounds for specific apps (Individual apps) on Android (2022) using the below-given process.

Step 1: Swipe down the notification panel twice at the top and tap on the Settings icon.

Step 2: Tap on Apps.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 3: Tap See all apps.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 4: Select the app (WhatsApp) you want to set app specific notification sound Android.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 5: Tap on Notifications.

You can see three options under the chats section including “all chats notifications, group notifications, and message notifications”.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 6: Scroll and tap on the option from the above list (Message notifications) under the chats section.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 7: Scroll again and tap on Sound.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 8: Tap on My sound (Choose custom notification sound) or default notification sound.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 9: Choose a Notification sound from your phone.

Now, add a custom tone to your phone.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 10: Select a notification sound and tap on Save at the top right corner.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Alternative Way: Long press on the app icon > Tap on i icon > Follow above given steps 5 to 9

How to Change Notification Sound on Android – Android 12, Android 11

It will change all notification sound you receive messages on your Android devices.

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Sound and vibration.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 3: Scroll down again and tap on Default notification sound.

Step 4: Tap on My sounds (Custom notification sound) or default category sounds.

Step 5: Select the Sound from your phone.

Step 6: Choose a notification sound and tap on Save at the top right corner.

How to Set Custom Notification Sound Android (2022) Stock OS – Pixels

Step 1: Go to Phone settings.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap on Sound and vibration.

Step 3: Scroll down again and tap on Default notification sound.

Step 4: Tap on My sounds.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 5: Tap on the + icon at the bottom right corner.

Step 6: Choose a Notification tone from your phone.

Step 7: Select a Sound from the list and tap on Save at the upper right corner.

How to Change Text Message Notification Sound on Android

You can set a custom text message tone on your Android phone using the given settings.

Step 1: Open the Messages app in your stock Android.

Step 2: Tap on Three vertical dots (More) at the top right corner.

Step 3: Tap Settings.

Step 4: Tap on Notifications.

Step 5: Tap on Behaviour, sound, and more.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 6: Tap on Incoming messages.

How to set different notification sounds for different apps

Step 7: Tap on Sound.

Step 8: Select custom sound or default sounds from your device.

Step 9: Choose a sound and tap on Save at the top right corner.

And that’s all. Do you still have any questions about changing notification sounds for different apps on Android? Tell us in below comment box.

How do I make my notifications sound different for different Apps?

Follow the steps below to set each notification sound..
Launch the Settings app and tap Apps..
Select the app you want to change a notification sound for and tap Notifications..
Tap General notifications..
Tap Sound..
Select your desired sound..

Can different Apps have different notification sounds?

On your device, navigate to Settings > Apps > Your apps. The menu names may be slightly different on some devices—for this guide, we'll be using a Samsung device. Find the app you wish to set a custom tone for and select it. On the app info page, tap Notifications and toggle on the slider button for Show notifications.