In this article, we'll explain how to change Android notification sounds for text messages, calls, email, social media, and virtually any other app on your smartphone.

Notification sounds are just one of many ways to customize your Android, and each version of Android refines the process. Your Android has a setting for the default notification sound for all apps; you can also change sounds on an app-by-app basis. Here's how to change the default and notification sounds for Google Messages, Gmail, and the Phone app.

You can change the ringtone for all callers, but a custom ringtone lets you identify who's calling without looking at your phone. Here's how to set a specific call sound per contact:

Open the Contacts app and tap the person's name.