How to Change the Text Message Tone on an Android

Last Updated: July 3, 2017

If you get texted a lot on your Android, then you'll be hearing the default notification sound quite frequently. You can change the sound through controls on your Android.

Steps

1
Hit the menu button in your Android home screen and select "System settings."
2
Select the "Sound" option under "devices."

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3
Select the "default notification" option towards the middle of the screen. It will list the current notification sound underneath the heading.
4
Scroll up or down from the notification you have currently to see more notification options.
5
Select the option you want to change to, such as "Silent." All other options allow you to hear a short sample of what the sound is like. Click "OK" to set the new sound.

Community Q&A

Question

I have done the same and still only get a vibration, no sound. What else can I try?

Community Answer

Go to settings and then click sound and make sure your ringtone volume is on.