How do I change the notification sound for all apps on my Samsung?

Samsung devices offer extensive customization options when it comes to sounds and notifications. You can change the default notification sound for all apps at once or set custom sounds for individual apps. There are also options to adjust keyboard sounds, UI sounds, vibration patterns, and volume levels.

This guide will walk through the steps to access the sound settings on a Samsung device running One UI and customize sounds and notifications to your liking. We’ll cover changing the default notification sound, setting custom sounds for specific apps, adjusting keyboard and UI sounds, and using Do Not Disturb to mute notifications when needed.

Access Sound Settings

The first step to changing notification sounds on your Samsung device is to access the Sound settings menu. This can be done by opening the Settings app and tapping on “Sounds and vibration.”

To open the Settings app, swipe down from the top of the screen and tap the gear icon. Alternatively, you can swipe up to access the app drawer and tap on the Settings app icon.

Once you have the Settings app open, tap on the “Sounds and vibration” menu option. This will bring you to the main sound settings where you can adjust various audio options like ringtones, notification sounds, and more.

Here is a quick rundown:

1. Open the Settings app
2. Tap on Sounds and vibration

This will give you access to all of the sound profiles and options for your Samsung device.

Default Notification Sound

To check your current default notification sound on a Samsung phone, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds. The sound listed under ‘Default notification sound’ is the current sound used for notifications from apps that don’t have a custom sound set.

The default on Samsung phones is an audio file called “Popcorn.ogg”. This standard notification chime creates a light popping sound when notifications come in. According to Samsung’s community forums, this default sound cannot be deleted and will remain available to be set as the default.

Change Default Sound

To change the default notification sound for all apps on your Samsung Galaxy device:

1. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration
2. Tap on Notification sounds
3. Tap on the current default notification sound. This will open up a list of available notification sounds.
4. Scroll through the list and select the sound you want to set as the new default notification sound.
5. Tap ‘OK’ to confirm the new selection.

The default notification sound for all apps will now change to your newly selected sound. You’ll hear the new notification sound whenever you get alerts from apps on your Samsung Galaxy device.

Custom Notification Sounds

You can set custom sounds for app notifications on your Samsung device. To add a custom sound from your device storage:

1. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds.

2. Tap on the notification sound you want to change and select “Add from Device Storage”.

3. Browse and select the audio file you want to use from your device storage. Samsung devices support common audio formats like MP3, M4A, WAV, and OGG for custom notification sounds.

4. Select your chosen audio file and it will be set as the new notification sound.

Make sure to pick shorter audio files, usually less than 30 seconds, for notification sounds. You can repeat longer audio files or trim them to an appropriate length using an audio editing app before setting it as a custom sound.

This allows you to personalize notifications with any sound available on your device, like your favorite songs or custom audio creation.

Individual App Sounds

You can customize notification sounds for individual apps on your Samsung Galaxy device. This allows you to set unique sounds for notifications from specific apps.

To change notification sounds for a single app:

1. Open Settings and go to Notifications.
2. Tap App notifications and select the app you want to customize.
3. Tap Notification categories to select the types of notifications to change (e.g. General).
4. Tap the Sounds option and select a sound.

You can choose from default system sounds or use your own music files. To add a custom sound:

1. Open My Files and locate the audio file you want to use.
2. Touch and hold the file, then tap Copy.
3. Go back to the notification sound selection screen for that app.
4. Tap Add from Device Storage and select your copied audio file.

Repeating this process allows you to set unique notification sounds for all your apps. You will then be able to identify notifications just by the sound.

Sources:

https://www.samsung.com/latin_en/support/mobile-devices/how-to-set-a-music-file-as-a-notification-sound-for-apps-on-your-galaxy-phone/

Keyboard and UI Sounds

You can customize the sound effects for your Samsung device’s keyboard and other UI elements. This allows you to change the key press sounds when typing, as well as other audio feedback.

To adjust your keyboard sounds on a Samsung Galaxy device:

1. Open the Settings app and go to Sounds and Vibration > System sound.
2. Under “Sound effects” you will find options to change your keyboard sound. Tap on Keyboard sound to adjust it.
3. Choose from the available options like Click, Typewriter, or Mute to set your preferred keyboard audio effect.

You can also adjust other system sounds like the charging sound, screen lock/unlock sounds, and touch sounds from the System sound menu. This allows you to customize audio feedback across your Samsung device as per your preferences.

Additionally, some third-party keyboard apps like Gboard allow you to customize keyboard sounds within the app’s own settings.

Samsung provides granular control over your device’s auditory experience. With a few quick setting adjustments, you can select keyboard and other UI sounds that fit your style.¹

Volume and Vibrations

You can customize the volume and vibration settings for notifications on your Samsung device. This allows you to control how loud or quiet notifications are, as well as whether they vibrate or not.

To adjust notification volume and vibration:

1. Open the Settings app on your Samsung.
2. Tap “Sounds and vibration.”
3. Under “Notifications,” tap “App notifications.”
4. You can now set the overall volume for notifications using the volume slider at the top. Drag the slider left to lower volume or right to increase it.
5. Tap on an individual app to open more notification settings for that app. Here you can toggle vibration on or off.
6. Return to the main Notifications screen to toggle vibration on or off for all notifications at once using the “Vibrations” switch.

Customizing vibration and volume allows you to tune notification alerts to your preferences. For example, you may want a quieter notification tone at night or haptic feedback for messaging apps. The settings provide granular control over notification sounds on your Samsung.

Do Not Disturb Mode

Samsung’s Do Not Disturb mode allows you to silence notifications during set times or events so you’re not distracted. You can customize when Do Not Disturb turns on automatically, like overnight or during calendar events. You can also turn it on manually when needed.

To enable Do Not Disturb on a Samsung Galaxy device:

1. Open Settings and tap Notifications.
2. Tap Do Not Disturb and toggle it on.
3. Tap Turn on as scheduled to set up automatic rules like sleeping hours.
4. Tap Allow exceptions to choose which apps can override Do Not Disturb.
5. Tap Hide visual disturbances to block LED indicators and pop-ups while Do Not Disturb is on.

With Do Not Disturb enabled, you won’t hear sounds or feel phone vibrations for most alerts. Exceptions can be made for important contacts, repeated calls, or high priority notifications. You’ll still see notification icons and can access quick settings for urgent access.

Use Do Not Disturb to avoid distractions during the night, movies, important meetings, or any time you need to focus. Customize the settings to suit your needs.

Conclusion

Customizing notification sounds on your Samsung device is easy once you know where to look. The key steps are:

• Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound quality and effects to change the default notification sound for all apps.
• Or go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sounds to customize sounds for individual apps.
• You can use Samsung’s built-in sounds, assign custom audio files, or even create your own recordings.
• Adjust notification volumes and enable vibrate under Settings > Sounds and vibration > Volume.
• Use Do Not Disturb mode to silence notifications when you need to focus.

With these steps, you’ll be able to personalize notification sounds on your Samsung device in no time. Custom sounds can help you identify different apps or contacts without even looking at your phone. Give it a try and find sounds that fit your style.