December marked the release of iOS 17.2, an update brimming with over a dozen features and enhancements, including the introduction of the Journal app and Contact Key Verification. Notably, Apple addressed a user grievance that emerged with the earlier iOS 17 release in September – the unanticipated modification of the default alert tone. Online complaints highlighted issues ranging from the new tone’s lack of volume for critical alerts to its inadequacy in serving as a dependable reminder for caregiving duties. With the unveiling of iOS 17.2, users gained the ability to take control of their iPhone’s default notification alert tone, offering a personalized touch to their device experience.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to change your iPhone’s default notification tone:
Easily change your default alert tone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Sounds & Haptics.
- Tap Default Alerts.
This menu provides options to preview and select diverse alert tones, from the classic Tri-tone to the timeless Bell. Alternatively, users can opt for complete silence by selecting None, preserving only the haptic alert – the vibration pattern. Additionally, users can further customize their experience by tweaking haptic alerts.
How to change your haptic alert tone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Sounds & Haptics.
- Tap Default Alerts.
- Tap Haptics.
Within this submenu, users can choose from various vibration patterns such as the succinct Accent or the SOS pattern, which vibrates in Morse code. Selecting Synchronized ensures a seamless fusion of haptic and alert tone. For those seeking an even more personalized experience, an option to create a custom vibration pattern is available. By tapping “Create New Vibration” in the Haptics menu, users can design a unique pattern, save it, name it, and witness it automatically becoming their default alert haptic.