How to set a music file as a notification sound for apps on your Galaxy phone

You can easily customise notification sounds for a text message, email, or system notification on your Galaxy phone. You can also set notification sounds with downloaded music files. Follow the guide below to customise notification sounds for your apps.

Before you try the recommendations below, be sure to check if your device's software and related apps are updated to the latest version. To update your mobile device's software, follow these steps:

Step 1. Go to Settings > Software update.

Step 2. Tap on Download and install.

Step 3. Follow the on-screen instructions.

Set a music file as a notification sound

To use a music file as a notification sound, it must be stored in the Notification folder in the internal storage on your phone. Download and move the music files you want to use to the Notification folder in the internal storage by following the steps below.

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Step 1. Launch the My Files app and tap Audio .

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Step 2. Touch and hold the music file that you want to set as the notification sound.

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Step 3. Tap the Copy icon at the bottom.

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Step 4. Go back to the Home of the My Files app and select Internal storage.

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Step 5. Tap Essentials and select All to see all folders.

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Step 6 Select the Notifications folder.

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Step 7. Tap Copy here.

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Step 8. You will see the copied music file on the list of notification sound, and you can now set it as a notification sound.

You can set different notification sounds for each app. Follow the steps below to set each notification sound.

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Step 1. Launch the Settings app and tap Apps .

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Step 2. Select the app you want to change a notification sound for and tap Notifications. For example, the Message app.

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Step 3. Tap General notifications.

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Step 4. Tap Sound.

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Step 5. Select your desired sound.

Note: Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.

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