iOS 17.2: How to change default notification sound on iPhone

In iOS 17.2 and later, Apple allows users to customise the alert tone used by their iPhone for default notifications, which is incredible news for those who do not like the “Rebound” tone that Apple integrated in iOS 17.

With iOS 17, the Cupertino-based tech giant changed the original default alert sound from "Tri-tone" to "Rebound." Numerous users expressed dissatisfaction, so the recent ability in iOS 17.2 and later to change the default sound to whatever users prefer is certainly an ideal addition.

Heres how to change default alert tone

Gadinsider has compiled a step-by-step guide to the default alert tone:

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone and tap Sounds & Haptics.
2. Now tap Default Alerts.
3. Select your preferred sound for the alert tone. Users can choose from Apple’s built-in options or purchase tones from the Tone Store.
4. If you want to change the haptic vibration, tap Haptics > Select a vibration from the preset options.
5. Additionally, you can customize your own via Create New Vibration or select None to disable vibrations.

Once you have completed the steps above, any notification sounds that use the default alert tone will leverage the sound you selected. It’s important to note that this is a reversible procedure—users can also revert to the original "Rebound" default alert tone by following the same steps.