Customizing your iPhone’s message notification sound is a great way to make your device feel more personal and help you distinguish text alerts from other notifications. Whether you’re tired of the default tone or just want something fresh, Apple makes it easy to switch things up. Here’s a simple step-by-step guide to change your message notification sound on iPhone.
Step 1: Open Settings
Start by unlocking your iPhone and tapping the Settings app on your home screen. It’s the gear icon—hard to miss!
Step 2: Navigate to Sounds & Haptics
Scroll down and select Sounds & Haptics (on older iOS versions, it might just say Sounds). This is where you control all the audio and vibration settings for your iPhone.
Step 3: Find Text Tone
In the “Sounds and Vibration Patterns” section, look for Text Tone. Tap it to access the list of available notification sounds for your messages.
Step 4: Choose a New Sound
You’ll see a list of built-in options like “Tri-tone,” “Bell,” or “Chime.” Tap each one to preview how it sounds. If you’ve purchased ringtones or added custom ones, they’ll appear here too. Pick the one you like best, and it’ll automatically save as your new message tone.
Bonus Tip: Set Custom Sounds for Contacts
Want a specific sound for a special person? Go to the Contacts app, select a contact, tap Edit, and choose Text Tone. Now, you’ll know who’s texting without even looking!
Things to Note
- If your iPhone is on silent mode (via the side switch), you won’t hear the sound, but vibrations (if enabled) will still work.
- For third-party apps like WhatsApp, you’ll need to change the sound within the app’s settings, not here.
That’s it! In just a few taps, you can slay your iPhone customization game with a message tone that’s totally your vibe. emoji kitchen