Apple made a significant change to the default notification sound with the launch of iOS 17, replacing “Tri-tone” with “Rebound.” However, many users were unable to switch back to the original sound or choose a different one as default, causing some frustration among iPhone users.
Fortunately, the issue has been resolved with the release of the iOS 17.2 update. If you’re looking to customize your iPhone’s notification sound, here’s how you can do it:
How to change the default notification sound on your iPhone
Follow these simple steps to restore the notification sound to “Tri-Tone” or choose another sound from the available options.
Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Scroll down and select Sounds & Haptics.
Step 3: Choose the Default Alerts option.
Step 4: Select the alert tone you wish to set as default from the list.
You can follow these steps on any iPhone with iOS 17.2 or later installed. Feel free to experiment with different notification sounds until you find the perfect one for your preferences.
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