How to Change Snapchat Notification Sound

Quick Tips

• On iPhone, go to Settings > Sound and Haptics > Text Tone > Choose the notification sound > Go back to Default Alerts > Choose the sound.
• On Android, go to Settings > Sound and Vibration > Default notification sound > Choose one from the list.
• On Android, go to Snapchat App Info > Notifications > Snaps and Chats > Sound > Add your custom notification sound.

Change Snapchat Notification Sound on iPhone

The default alert sound on your iPhone is used for Snapchat notifications. You can change it and select a new notification sound. Note that this will also change the notification sound for all other apps on your iPhone.

Open Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Text Tone > change Default Alerts.

Tip: Learn how to set up Snapchat Parental Controls.

Change Snapchat Notification Sound on Android

Android users can also change the default notification sound for Snapchat. To do so, you will need to change the default alert tone for your Android device. Do note that this will also change the notification sound for all other apps on your Android device.

Using Android Settings

Open Settings > Sound & vibration > Default notification sound > change the sound.

You can also use a custom notification sound that you downloaded on your Android phone to be used as the default ringtone.

Using Snapchat App Info

Long-press the Snapchat icon to open App Info > Notifications > Snaps and Chats > Sound.

You can choose to add a custom sound that you downloaded to your phone as well by tapping Add notification sound.

Change Snapchat Notification Sound on Samsung Galaxy Phones

Open Settings > Sounds and vibration > Notification sound > Choose the sound.

Change Snapchat Notification Sound For Specific Chats

If you are a Snapchat+ subscriber, you have the option to change notification sounds for specific chats. The steps mentioned below apply to both iPhone and Android users. If this is your first time using Snapchat+, you may see a 7-day free trial option, depending on your location.

Step 1: Open Snapchat on your iPhone or Android.

Step 2: To change the notification sound for a specific chat, tap on the chat and then hold down until the options appear.

Step 3: Select Chat and Notification Settings.

Step 4: Go to Notification Settings > Notification Sounds.

Step 5: Lastly, select the notification sound for your chat from the list of options.

Change Notification Sound Using Profile Settings

Step 1: Open Snapchat and then tap on Chat.

Step 2: To change the notification sound for a specific friend’s chat, simply tap on the chat of that friend.

Step 3: Then tap on your friend’s name at the top.

Step 3: Select the three dots in the top-right corner and then select Chat and notification settings.

Follow the same steps as mentioned above to pick a new notification sound for your chat.

How To Get the Original Snapchat Notification Sound

Apart from switching to a new notification sound, some users have been searching for the steps to get the original Snapchat notification sound. In case you have changed the notification sound earlier, here’s how to get the original Snapchat notification sound. Do note that the steps are applicable only for Android users.

On Stock Android

Step 1: Long-press the Snapchat icon and then go to App Info.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications and ensure that you have enabled Snaps and Chats.

Step 3: Tap on Snaps and Chats > go to Sound.

Step 4: Select Default Notification Sound.

On Samsung Galaxy Phones

Step 1: Long-press the Snapchat app icon and then select App Info.

Step 2: Tap on Notifications > select Notification categories.

Step 3: Enable the Snaps and Chats and Best Friend Messages options.

Step 4: Select Snaps and Chats > Sound > Original notification sound.

Tip: You can refer to our post if the Snapchat notification sound is not working.