iOS 17 Default Notification Sound has changed

If Apple is not reading this then there's no point in complaining on here. I can't rely on my iPad anymore for notifications and it will make me think twice from ever doing major updates again. My phone is an Android and that I can change the sounds on any app I want. Apple will just keep being Apple and change it again whenever they feel like it.

Amen. Same for me using ADT security cameras which utilize the IOS default notification tone. Rebound is NOT EFFECTIVE for many many many reasons including careers and human safety! Come on Apple. As a former application engineer, this is a two minute fix. Get it done!

I find this Rebound sound extremely annoying. And agreed, I now never know what notification I’m getting without having to look at the phone, that is if I manage to hear it. Apple must allow users to set their own alert sounds.

Would never have thought Apple could be so arrogant to change the default notification sound without using at least one brain cell to consider what it’s customers thought about notification sound changes!

I one hundred percent agree, and to all of you that say a fix is coming with a new update I pray you are right and no more insects invade our phones in another way! I never thought that something like this would happen to start with

This is definitely a problem for any of us that need a clearer / louder alert tone. I use mine for home security and now I can barely hear it with the Rebound default. Hopefully Apple will realize they are putting us in jeopardy and are liable if anything happens.

Am I the only person who is fed up with Apple making changes to settings on my iPhone when they release a new upgrade? This has been going on for years now. It’s one thing to offer it as a feature but just forcing it on us is unacceptable when it has no bearing on the security or operation of the phone.

Ipad. New default sound is dreadful. Giant step backwards.

The only positive thing about the new sound is that my dogs won’t be barking when they hear the nest door camera notifications, because they can’t hear them, nor can I. It’s what the heck was that???

Why on earth can’t we *select* notifications *per app*. That would be a game changer. I’d gladly give up a camera for that.

Why did Apple change the Ringtones for my iphone. I have used the Doorbell ringtone for 5 years, it is no longer available for text messages. The new ringtones are too quiet - especially if you are not actually holding your phone. Bring the old tri-tones back.

Yes, please read all the comments!! I said that and so much more to mention lawyers, insects invading our phones they did with update, that is why things are like they are, or seeing the color Red or makers of other phones my comments were quickly removed from here, after being told by a gentleman at Apple Support all about it and no way to fix it! I told him what are they going to do when people’s houses get broken into and they come after them??? No response! This may vanish too !

I have the same issue. I rely on hearing the tri tone for jobs and now I have missed several jobs because of this ridiculous arbitrary change. If it isn’t fixed I will be looking elsewhere for a better device.

***PROBLEM SOLVED***

With the release of iOS 17.2, Apple has added a Default Alert settings which now lets you choose your default sound.

9to5 Mac reports how to change the setting here: https://9to5mac.com/2023/12/11/how-to-change-iphone-default-notification-sound/

OP - Please mark this thread as solved.

Since Apple updated the Apple Support Community, there is now no mechanism to mark a thread as solved. An individual post can be upvoted or downvoted - but not marked as helpful of solved. Go figure.

I am on 17.2 update. Go to settings and check for updates then force download the latest update it fixes that bug, I was on 17.1 until I updated to 17.2 if you successfully update then follow my instructions again mine had the rebound alert since beginning of October…it really sucked.

What ios release are you on? I am on 17.1.2 I just did what you said and I don't see any DEFAULT. I was told that ios 17.2 would fix the problem.

UPDATE: I am loading 17.2 now. We will see if this is fixed.

2nd UPDATE: Well 17.2 has fixed the problem. And now I also see the DEFAULT ALERTS button.

Thanks APPLE for fixing this problem. Hopefully in future releases there won't be any arbitrary changes to iphone users settings.