Custom notification sounds reverted back to default after iOS 18 update

After updating my phone from iOS 16 to 18, the default notification is changed and also apps like discord no longer have their distinct sound and instead now use the default. I have no way to distinguish those notifications anymore. There's no way to change this within the app or Apple settings.

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Posted on May 18, 2025 10:01 AM

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WheelieNick

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May 18, 2025 10:16 AM in response to SnowBork

Have you tried to check your notification settings to see if hte issues persist

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