How do you make a Samsung phone play a different sound when plugged in to charge?

Samsung phones are designed to play a charging sound when plugged in to charge. This helps provide an audible confirmation that the phone is charging properly. While the default charging sound works well, some users may wish to customize or change the sound to their liking.

Being able to change the charging sound can allow users to personalize their phone experience and choose a sound that fits their preferences. The good news is that it’s possible to change the charging sound on Samsung phones rather easily. This guide will walk through the steps to change the charging sound to a custom sound.

Check Phone Model

Many modern Samsung Galaxy smartphones allow you to customize the charging notification sound. This feature is available on Galaxy S8 and newer models including the S8, S9, S10, S20, S21, Note 8, Note 9, Note 10, and Note 20 series.

Older Galaxy models like the S7, S6, and Note 5 do not support customizing the charging sound. It’s also worth noting that some carrier versions of Galaxy phones may restrict changing notification sounds.

To check if your Samsung phone supports a custom charging sound, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Charging sound. If you see options to select or add a custom sound, then your device is compatible.

Access Sound Settings

To access the sound settings on a Samsung phone, first open the Settings app from the home screen or app drawer.

Once in the Settings menu, scroll down and select “Sounds and vibration” or “Sound” depending on your Samsung phone model. This is where all of the audio and notification settings are located.

On newer Samsung phones like the Galaxy S22 series, you may need to select “Sounds and vibration” then “Sound quality and effects” to find additional customization options like charging sounds.

Older Samsung models may have these settings directly in the Sounds section without needing to go into Sound quality.

Locate Charging Sound

To change the charging sound on your Samsung phone, you first need to locate the Charging Sound option in the Sound settings menu. The exact location of this setting varies slightly depending on your specific Samsung phone model.

On most modern Samsung phones running Android 9 or later, you can find the Charging Sound option by going to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Charging sound. On older Samsung models, it may be under Settings > Sounds > Charging sound instead.

Take a moment to browse through your available sound settings to find where the Charging Sound or Charging sounds option is located. Knowing where this setting lives in your menu will make it easy to get back to it anytime you want to choose a new charging sound.

Choose New Sound

Once you have accessed the sound settings and located the charging sound option, you can select it to pick a new sound. Samsung phones come with a variety of built-in charging sound options to choose from.

The default is a simple beep sound, but you can change it to a more musical chime, electronic tones, or other options depending on your preference. There are usually 5-10 built-in charging sounds to pick from.

To change the sound, simply tap on the charging sound option, then select one of the available charging sounds from the list. Tap “OK” to confirm your selection.

You will now hear your newly selected sound whenever you plug in your phone to charge. Feel free to try out a few different options to find the one you like best.

Use Custom Sound File

You can use your own MP3 or WAV audio file for the charging sound on Samsung Galaxy phones like the S21 and S20 series. This allows for full customization using any sound bite you want.

To use a custom sound file:

1. Make sure the audio file is in MP3 or WAV format. Samsung does not support other formats like FLAC or M4A.
2. Connect your phone to a computer and locate the notification sounds folder, usually in the internal storage under Android > media > audio > notifications.
3. Copy your custom sound file into the notifications folder.
4. On your phone, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Charging sound.
5. Select your custom sound file.

The audio file needs to be a short sound or loop, around 1-5 seconds. Extremely long files are not fully supported. You can use audio editing software like Audacity to edit and export your custom charging sound in the right format.

Set Notification Sounds

Note that notification sounds can also be customized for individual apps on your Samsung Galaxy phone. This allows you to set different notification sounds for different apps, such as unique tones for messages, emails, calendar alerts, and more.

To change notification sounds for apps:

1. Open the Settings app on your phone.
2. Tap “Apps” or “Applications.”
3. Select the app you want to customize.
4. Tap “Notifications.”
5. Select the notification type to change.
6. Tap “Sound” and select the desired notification sound.

You can choose from default system sounds or use your own music files. This provides extensive customization options so your important alerts stand out with unique tones.

Troubleshooting

If you are having issues changing or hearing the charging sound on your Samsung phone, here are some troubleshooting tips:

A common problem is that the charging sound gets switched off accidentally. To fix this, go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Charging sound and make sure it is toggled on. You can also try toggling it off and back on again to reset it.

If the charging sound still isn’t working, try checking your general sound settings. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration and make sure your media volume, notification sounds, and system sounds are all turned up.

You can also try resetting all sound settings back to default. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Sound settings reset and tap Reset. This will revert any customized sound settings back to the original default.

If the issue persists, it could be a hardware problem. Check that your charger is properly plugged in and there is no damage to the charging port. Try charging with a different charger and cable. You can also try a soft reset by powering your phone off and on again.

For additional troubleshooting tips, refer to Samsung’s charging sound troubleshooting guide. If nothing seems to work, contact Samsung support for further assistance.

Other Customizations

In addition to changing the charging sound, there are other sound settings you can customize on your Samsung Galaxy phone:

Ringtones – You can set custom ringtones for calls, messages, and other notifications. Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > Ringtone to change the default ringtone.

Alarm tones – To change the default alarm sound, open the Clock app, select an alarm, and tap Alarm sound to choose a new tone.

System sounds – Go to Settings > Sounds and vibration > System sounds to change sounds like the charging sound, keypad tones, screen lock/unlock sounds, and more.

UI sounds – Enable or disable touch sounds, dialing keypad tones, Samsung keyboard sounds, and other interface sounds in Settings > Sounds and vibration.

You can use the built-in sounds, assign custom audio files, or download ringtones and notification sounds from the Galaxy Store and other sources.

Conclusion

In summary, choosing a custom charging sound for your Samsung phone involves a few key steps. First, you’ll want to access your sound settings, usually through the Settings app on your home screen or notification panel. From there, look for an option like “Charging Sounds” or “Charger Connected” sounds. This menu will let you select from preset options or use your own audio file as a custom charging sound.

The most important aspects are finding where charging sounds are configured in your particular Samsung model’s Settings app, and then choosing the new sound you want. Make sure to pick a short audio clip or notification tone to use – long sound files may get cut off by the charging sound feature. With just those simple steps, you can easily set any fun or quirky sound you want whenever you plug in your Samsung to charge up!