topic Set different notification sounds for different apps? in XZ Series

Set different notification sounds for different apps?

HavingTroubles — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:51:42 GMT

I have checked the user guide and searched my system settings but I cant seem to set an individual sound for different apps. I have recently moved over to android from windows phone,which had the ability to use a different tone for different applications, am I right in assuming The sony XZ does not do this

Re: Sony XZ Notifacations

Lord_viridis — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 09:58:04 GMT

Only if the specific app has the function to do this, such as the different notification for hangouts message, Facebook messenger etc

Re: Sony XZ Notifacations

Sunking1011 — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:01:54 GMT

Most allow it; Whatsapp, Gmail, the messages app etc.

Re: Sony XZ Notifacations

Jonas — Thu, 08 Dec 2016 10:29:03 GMT

Hi @HavingTroubles, welcome to our community and congratulations on your new Xperia XZ!

As @Viridis mentioned, most applications have a settings inside the app for this, which you can access from the 3 dots in the top right corner > Settings, or if you tap on the 3 vertical lines in the top left corner > Settings.

Do note that these dots or the lines might be placed in different places depending on the application, but in most applications it looks like this.

So take a look inside the settings for the application and see if the developer of the application added an option to change the notification sound.

Let me know how it went or if there is anything else I can assist you with!

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

Vicjoaid — Sun, 04 Feb 2018 22:37:52 GMT

I had all of mine set up with different sounds before Oreo. Now it won't allow me to change them.

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

Jonas — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 11:50:55 GMT

Hi @Vicjoaid1, welcome to our forum!

Are there any specific applications that you aren't able to set specific notification sounds for? Most applications have their own setting for this, which in most cases is accessed via the menu button in each application (3 dots in the top right corner or the 3 lines in the top left corner).

For some applications you can change the notification tone if you go to Settings > Apps & notifications > App-info > name of the application > App notifications.

Let me know how it goes!

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

Vicjoaid — Tue, 13 Feb 2018 15:26:43 GMT

Messenger I used to have a different sound. I triedtwhat you have suggested but there's now no option to change from generag sound that i have for everything else. (unless today's update changed it again)

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

Jonas — Fri, 16 Feb 2018 10:43:35 GMT

Hi again!

Is it the Facebook Messenger application? You should be able to change this directly in the app if you tap on your profile picture in the top right corner > Notifications & Sounds > Notification tone. That is where the setting is for me at least. Do note that we have very limited support for third party applications as we are not the developers of these applications.

Let me know if that helps!

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

JP-FAP — Wed, 28 Feb 2018 04:14:13 GMT

I am trying to change the notification tone for Instagram (a truly rubbish app that has no proper support or settings menu, but unfortunately need it for work)...

In older android version I was able to set each app notification individually, now I can't find any option to do that, and seriously need to change my instagram ringtone..

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

Jonas — Wed, 07 Mar 2018 09:42:39 GMT

Hi @JP-FAP, welcome to our forum!

I had a look in the settings for the Instagram application and also took a look in the notifications settings for the app in Settings > Apps & notifications > Instagram > App notifications, but the only setting I could find was for turning sound on or off for the application.

Do note that the support for third party applications is very limited as we are not the developers of the application(s), but there is an option in the application where you can forward feedback directly to the developers of the application.

I hope that helps!

Re: Set different notification sounds for different apps?

JP-FAP — Fri, 09 Mar 2018 03:35:35 GMT

The problem is, Jonas, that I was able to do this with my Z5... so the fact I can't now is INCREDIBLY frustrating..

That, along with the fact that since I got this phone I am seeing nothing but crap functionality on the device, and crap support form Sony (aka: 90% of solutions suggested are "update software") is making me seriously regret my purchase...
Since I got the Xpiera XZ1 the following issues have arisen:

1) Alarm clock DOES NOT RING no matter what I do.. whether it's single-time or repeating alarms (I actually use my old Z5 as a alarm clock!)

2) Even BASIC PHONE FUNCTIONALITY is broken, as there is about a 75% chance that ANY CALL I get, I am unable to answer as the touchscreen freezes/stops working, and I have to try and relock/unlock 3 or 4 times until it actually responds (if at all!).

3) The "Adaptive Display" has become INFURIATING, as it does't stop changing screen brightness up and down even when I don't move it at all! And turning it off is not even an option, as the screen the screen is LITERALLY invisible if I'm using the same setting between going outside and into my car, for example. I've tried backlight control and without it, and tried every setting i could find.. NOTHING. And just having it at high brightness all the time is not an option either since THE BATTERY DRAINS LIKE A SEWAGE PIPE!

4) The last and most important point is the fact that Sony keeps trying to FORCE ME to do MORE software updates, and I know FOR A FACT from personal experience that the software updates constantly slow down the phone, AND there is a high chance of them screwing something ELSE up. And yet, I still did 3 updates so far hoping it will fix ANY of these issues.. not ONE of them was resolved!

So what the is wrong with Sony?!

Re: Sony XZ Notifacations

Sergeu05 — Tue, 03 Jul 2018 02:28:49 GMT

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