WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps around the world. It’s a fast and efficient way to communicate with your friends and family. With WhatsApp, you can send text messages, voice messages, photos, videos, and even make voice and video calls. Notifications play an essential role in keeping you informed of new messages or calls on WhatsApp. However, notification sounds can become monotonous after a while. The good news is that you can change the notification sound on WhatsApp. In this blog, we’ll explain how to change the notification sound on WhatsApp Android.
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The Challenge of Changing Notification Sound on WhatsApp Android
One of the challenges of changing the notification sound on WhatsApp Android is that the app doesn’t have a built-in option to let you do so. By default, WhatsApp uses the same notification sound as your phone’s default notification sound. Therefore, you need to use some external methods to change your notification sound on WhatsApp.
Things You Need to Prepare
Before we delve into how to change the notification sound on WhatsApp Android, you’ll need to prepare the following things:
- A file manager app
- MP3 file of the sound you want to set as your notification sound
Method 1: Renaming the Notification Sound File
The easiest way to change the WhatsApp notification sound on Android is by renaming the sound file you want to use. The file must be in MP3 format.
Steps:
1. Open the file manager app on your Android device.
2. Navigate to the folder where your notification sound file is stored.
3. Long-press the file name and select "Rename" from the list of options.
4. Type "whatsapp.mp3" (without quotes) as the new file name.
5. Tap "OK" to save the new name.
6. Open WhatsApp, then tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
7. Tap "Notifications".
8. Tap "Notification tone" and select "Whistle" (or any other sound that is different from the sound you just renamed).
9. Tap "OK".
10. Close WhatsApp and reopen it.
Method 2: Creating a New Notification Sound Folder
Another way to change the WhatsApp notification sound on Android is by creating a new notification sound folder in the WhatsApp directory and then copying the MP3 file you want to use into that folder.
Steps:
1. Open the file manager app on your Android device.
2. Navigate to the internal storage and select "WhatsApp".
3. Copy the entire "Notifications" folder.
4. Go back to the WhatsApp directory and create a new folder named "Notifications".
5. Paste the copied "Notifications" folder into the new "Notifications" folder.
6. Rename the MP3 file you want to use as your new notification sound to "message.mp3" (without quotes).
7. Copy the renamed file and paste it into the new "Notifications" folder.
8. Open WhatsApp, then tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
9. Tap "Notifications".
10. Tap "Notification tone" and select "Note" (or any other sound that is different from the sound you just copied).
11. Tap "OK".
12. Close WhatsApp and reopen it.
Method 3: Using a Third-Party App
If you’re not comfortable with the above methods, you can use a third-party app to change your WhatsApp notification sound on Android. There are many file manager apps available on the Google Play Store that offer this functionality, but we’ll use a free app called "Ringtone Maker".
Steps:
1. Download and install "Ringtone Maker" from the Google Play Store.
2. Open the app and allow it to access your files.
3. Tap on "Music" and select the MP3 file you want to set as your notification sound.
4. Crop the MP3 file to the section you want to use as your notification sound.
5. Tap "Save" and rename the file to "whatsapp.mp3" (without quotes).
6. Open the file manager app on your Android device.
7. Navigate to the folder where the newly created "whatsapp.mp3" file is stored.
8. Long-press the file name and select "Copy".
9. Navigate to the WhatsApp directory and select "Media".
10. Select "WhatsApp Audio".
11. Select "Notifications".
12. Paste the copied "whatsapp.mp3" file into the "Notifications" folder.
13. Open WhatsApp, then tap the three dots in the top-right corner and select "Settings".
14. Tap "Notifications".
15. Tap "Notification tone" and select "Ting" (or any other sound that is different from the sound you just copied).
16. Tap "OK".
17. Close WhatsApp and reopen it.
Why Can’t I Change the Notification Sound on WhatsApp Android?
There are a few reasons why you might be unable to change the notification sound on WhatsApp Android:
1. You’re using an outdated version of WhatsApp: Make sure you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp available on the Google Play Store or WhatsApp’s official website.
2. You’ve disabled or restricted WhatsApp’s access to storage: WhatsApp needs access to your device’s storage to change the notification sound. Check your device settings to ensure WhatsApp has the necessary access.
3. You’ve moved or deleted the default notification sound file: WhatsApp uses the phone’s default notification sound as the notification sound. Make sure the default sound file is in the correct folder.
FAQs
Q1. Will changing the notification sound on WhatsApp affect the sound of other notifications on my device?
A1. No, changing the notification sound on WhatsApp will only affect the sound of WhatsApp notifications. Other notifications will continue to use their default sound.
Q2. Can I use any sound file as my notification sound on WhatsApp?
A2. Yes, you can use any sound file in MP3 format as your notification sound on WhatsApp.
Q3. Do I need to root my Android device to change the notification sound on WhatsApp?
A3. No, you don’t need to root your Android device to change the notification sound on WhatsApp.
Q4. Can I set a different notification sound for individual chats on WhatsApp?
A4. No, you can’t set a different notification sound for individual chats on WhatsApp. The notification sound you set will be applied to all incoming messages.
Q5. Will changing the notification sound on WhatsApp affect the notification sound on WhatsApp Web?
A5. No, changing the notification sound on WhatsApp Android will not affect the notification sound on WhatsApp Web.
Conclusion
Changing the notification sound on WhatsApp Android can add a personal touch to your chats and make sure that you don’t miss any important messages. In this blog, we’ve explained three methods to change the notification sound on WhatsApp Android. If you’re not comfortable with the methods, you can always use a third-party app. However, make sure to follow the necessary steps carefully to avoid any mishaps.