Hi XDA community
So I found I got a bit bored of the stock notification ringtones & I also found that there weren't really any satisfying "ringtone" application on the Play Store.
I did some browsing & I found a brilliant website dedicated to giving people endless amounts of unique, free & short notification sound clips.
Click HERE for the website.
A way you can set your downloaded clips as a ringtones is put the file on your phone, preferably in your usually "music" folder if you don't have one the create one. Then I use Ringtone Maker which is free from the Play Store.
Open Ringtone Maker and find your audio clip, once you've found it click the green button on the right and then select advance. Once you are there you can select what you want to use the music file as e.g alarm, ringtone, notification etc.
So that's my story
Enjoy and please push that thanks button!
or you can install Zedge from the market which has all the ringtones, wallpaper and notification sounds you ned for free, they also have a web site too, but if you install the app you can change all sounds easy as once you download them, you go to the sound you want to change and it has zedge as an option there.
kurpter said:
or you can install Zedge from the market which has all the ringtones, wallpaper and notification sounds you ned for free, they also have a web site too, but if you install the app you can change all sounds easy as once you download them, you go to the sound you want to change and it has zedge as an option there.
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I don't like Zedge because of the permissions you accept when you download it and because the actually content is no good in my opinion.
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I can understand if you are scared of giving Zedge too many permissions, but not enough content? They have millions and millions of sound files... you can't find any you like?
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I have a folder on my SD card named Media that has all of my custom ringtones/alarms/notification mp3 files in it.
The built in media player wants to catalog them all and play them along with my music folder files.
I tried putting a .nomedia file in there, but that also hides them from the rest of the system so they don't show up when you try to select a ringtone or alarm tone.
Is there a way to just hide them from the media player, or make the media player only read from a specific folder?
Get MortPlayer and you can select the folder to play music from.
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Looks good so far! Thanks for the tip.
MixZing also lets you select which folder to look in when searching for media. The default player from Samsung is really lacking in some important features. M3U playlist file support, lack of widget, and ability to discern between ringtones and songs.
It's a little frustrating to be listening to music and suddenly hear your ringtone going off and wondering why your phone says no one is calling.
I'm going to try MixZing as well.
I did buy a program called iSyncr which allows you to sync your iTunes playlists to the phone and it uses the playlist files from them and they show up in your playlists on the default player. If you use itunes at all it might be worth looking at. It moves the files down with the folder structure intact under it's own parent folder.
I use this app from the market StudioKUMA .nomedia Manager
This is the same as using the .nomedia file trick only by using a simpler and quicker way through a GUI interface.
jkcheng122 said:
MixZing also lets you select which folder to look in when searching for media. The default player from Samsung is really lacking in some important features. M3U playlist file support, lack of widget, and ability to discern between ringtones and songs.
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Why would you need a widget when the music controls are right in the status bar? And if you need to sync your playlists try this: http://www.yellowfocus.com/blog/35-...-the-galaxy-s-for-the-stock-music-player.html
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I have a folder on my SD card named Media that has all of my custom ringtones/alarms/notification mp3 files in it.
The built in media player wants to catalog them all and play them along with my music folder files.
I tried putting a .nomedia file in there, but that also hides them from the rest of the system so they don't show up when you try to select a ringtone or alarm tone.
Is there a way to just hide them from the media player, or make the media player only read from a specific folder?
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I like the stock Samsung music player because it can change songs on screen-lock mode..but I hate it when it plays my ringtones and alarms.
It'll be great if it can ignore those files but not hiding from the system.
android.vibrant said:
I like the stock Samsung music player because it can change songs on screen-lock mode..but I hate it when it plays my ringtones and alarms.
It'll be great if it can ignore those files but not hiding from the system.
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if you have root, just push the mp3 you want as ringtone to /system/media/audio/ringtone and it will show up as selectable ringtones but won't be in the media player.
android.vibrant said:
I like the stock Samsung music player because it can change songs on screen-lock mode..but I hate it when it plays my ringtones and alarms.
It'll be great if it can ignore those files but not hiding from the svRystem.
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The winamp player lets you switch songs on the lock screen even the security screen lock ... as long as winamp is playing music when you want to change the song the player pops up over writing the lock ...
Also if you need to unlock the screen while winamp is still playing winamp puts a small lock icon on the upper left corner of the player that takes you to the lockscreen
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ironlood said:
The winamp player lets you switch songs on the lock screen even the security screen lock ... as long as winamp is playing music when you want to change the song the player pops up over writing the lock ...
Also if you need to unlock the screen while winamp is still playing winamp puts a small lock icon on the upper left corner of the player that takes you to the lockscreen
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I d/l winamp player but it cannot change songs on security screen lock, how do u do that?
android.vibrant said:
I d/l winamp player but it cannot change songs on security screen lock, how do u do that?
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Theres an option in the settings
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ProximaC said:
I have a folder on my SD card named Media that has all of my custom ringtones/alarms/notification mp3 files in it.
The built in media player wants to catalog them all and play them along with my music folder files.
I tried putting a .nomedia file in there, but that also hides them from the rest of the system so they don't show up when you try to select a ringtone or alarm tone.
Is there a way to just hide them from the media player, or make the media player only read from a specific folder?
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I'm looking for the same thing. Putting the .nomedia file in media folder hides ringtones from system's Ringtone Picker too. But also want to stick to Sony's stock Walkman player.
Greetings,
I searched but did not find any answer to how to change notification sound.
If there is a way i will appreciate it sharing it with me.
Thanks
Vatis
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Settings -> Sound & display settings -> Notification ringtone.
If you want to add your own notifications and ringtones, create a "Ringtones" and "Notifications" folders on the SD card and put sound files in there.
BluechipJ said:
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Settings -> Sound & display settings -> Notification ringtone.
If you want to add your own notifications and ringtones, create a "Ringtones" and "Notifications" folders on the SD card and put sound files in there.
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Thank you for the correction .
Yeah i meant how to set my Notification sound
Thank you i will try that .
Edit: Working great thank you for the information my dear friend.
Vatis
Will borrow this topic cause i have the same problem!
Cant change the Notification sound in skype (HTC Sensation)!
The default one is to low vloume! Searched everywhere and cant find an answer wich works!
3kgt said:
Will borrow this topic cause i have the same problem!
Cant change the Notification sound in skype (HTC Sensation)!
The default one is to low vloume! Searched everywhere and cant find an answer wich works!
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The Skype notification sound is built into the skype app itself. The only way to change it is to decompile the skype apk using apktool, swap the sound files around, repackage it, sign it and push it back to your phone. Its quite complecated if you don't know what you are doing.
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BluechipJ said:
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Settings -> Sound & display settings -> Notification ringtone.
If you want to add your own notifications and ringtones, create a "Ringtones" and "Notifications" folders on the SD card and put sound files in there.
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Thank you very much this method work perfect for changing the notifications tones
hi,
i just thought this may help other users of galaxy ace to add ringtones and notification tones..
i just created this folders to my sd card and audio files are shown automatically to the ringtones and notifiaction tones. i am just new to this phone and tried everything for a few days with no luck, no application needed to add your favorite songs, tones..hope this will also work for you...
SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ RINGTONES
and for the notifications...
SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
It works.....no apps needed....just create folders...
thanks bro!
Just an addition to the first post...
You can create a third folder for the alarms, the same way:
SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ALARMS
Put in the audio files you want, and you will be able to select them when configuring an alarm!
thanks for the info, but guys i have a problem, I downloaded a custom ringtone but its volume is too low compared to the preset ringtone the handset comes with. I already maximized the volume for the notification in the settings menu, can anyone help me. thanks a lot and more power to the forums.
zangrel said:
thanks for the info, but guys i have a problem, I downloaded a custom ringtone but its volume is too low compared to the preset ringtone the handset comes with. I already maximized the volume for the notification in the settings menu, can anyone help me. thanks a lot and more power to the forums.
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You can try using this program, MP3GAIN, to boost up your mp3's decibels.
http://mp3gain.sourceforge.net/download.php
Or this app from Android Market..Volume+ (Sound Boost)
currently using this app for my boosted up mp3s using MP3GAIN. Results = LOUD
But works only on Gingerbread..
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.TEST.android.lvh&feature=search_result
Can't work out how to thank you, OP (perhaps I'm too new) - but, thanks!
Helped me too, finally... Just had to balance out ringtone with notification volume.
Thanks to both OP and Chikanoz
or maybe you can just install yourself a zedge app/Go sms
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BUT it's better if you convert mp3 to ogg....
i've noticed if i use mp3, the sound takes a few seconds
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Yes..you need to make them OGG files.They are recommended
Great...thanks a lot. Is there a way to delete original ringtones?
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Yu forgot to mention
Change permission to
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How can I change premission? With what app? I have rooted phone
Adding new ringtones to Galaxcy Ace
Added the folder and then the file. on the SD card. It was easy to do and worked perfectly - thanks a lot!
kras0 said:
Great...thanks a lot. Is there a way to delete original ringtones?
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Yeah, I think I got an idea. Use ES File Explorer (amazing app!) and tap on the favourites tab. Tap on "/" and then go to to /system. From there go to media (/system/media/) and then audio (/system/media/audio/). From there you should find some folders. Alarms, notifications, ringtones and ui.
Quick heads up, I'm just going off of the way I transfered a notification tone from my Acer Iconia Tab A500 to my Samsung Galaxy Ace, so no promises
And if all else fails, I have to second and say use Zedge
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shadwil said:
hi,
i just thought this may help other users of galaxy ace to add ringtones and notification tones..
i just created this folders to my sd card and audio files are shown automatically to the ringtones and notifiaction tones. i am just new to this phone and tried everything for a few days with no luck, no application needed to add your favorite songs, tones..hope this will also work for you...
SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ RINGTONES
and for the notifications...
SDCARD/ MEDIA/ AUDIO/ NOTIFICATIONS
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There is an easy way. Got to "My Files" from menu, select "create folder" name folder, "Notifications" Copy whatever music you want from your SDcard, called, "external_sd" and paste into "Notifications". Your music will appear in the notifications ringtones list in "Sounds". Just select it.
Thanks so much, this has been an absolute godsend, I can use a tone I can actually hear for my reminders!
Then, yesterday it suddenly decided to stop working The dfault on calendar alarms went to on screen notification and the sound file I'd added had gone. I connected USB and it's still there, but doesn't show up in the list of ringtones any more.
Any suggestions? I'd be so greatful, I'm going to miss all kinds of appointments now I'm sure
all they need now is a folder for playlists which i'll try to implement into my new geared series
Hi, is there any way how to add my own notification rigtones (not phone ringtones)? I would like to change existing notif. tones (too short and silent to me) for new ones (for ex. music etc.). Is it possible if I dont have rooted phone?
Samsung Galaxy SII
Thx for advice.
Yes you can also this has been covered many time in the past.
Make a folder on sdcard called Notifications. Insert appropriate audio files into folder. Select notification tone in normal way. I think Ringtones and Alarms works too, I'm not too sure. I find there is a delay when using custom tones in that fashion, so I just whack 'em in /system/media
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TheReverend210 said:
Make a folder on sdcard called Notifications. Insert appropriate audio files into folder. Select notification tone in normal way. I think Ringtones and Alarms works too, I'm not too sure. I find there is a delay when using custom tones in that fashion, so I just whack 'em in /system/media
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Thank you, worked perfectly for me.
Is there an app out there that allows me to attach different notification sounds for different types of notifcation. For example, I want it to play a different sound for email than it does for SMS.
I've had a look at Tasker in the sticky but it looks to complicated for a complete NOOB like me.
I've done a search in this forum but couldn't easily find anything that helped.
I'm running unrooted 4.2.2.
Thanks in advance for any help.
Hi there man,
all you need to do is set the notification from the app itself.
for example gmail: go to settings>[email protected]>notification and change to whatever you'd like.
If you wanna add different types of notifications you can either use an app from playstore like "zedge" or copy to your device in the path: /sdcard/notifications
eytan123 said:
Hi there man,
all you need to do is set the notification from the app itself.
for example gmail: go to settings>[email protected]>notification and change to whatever you'd like.
If you wanna add different types of notifications you can either use an app from playstore like "zedge" or copy to your device in the path: /sdcard/notifications
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Cheers, I'll try that
You might try the app Light Flow. In addition to changing led lights it can also change the sound notifications of apps. It's available in Google Play and the paid version has the notification sounds manager.
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