It is also now possible to set a custom text alert sound on a contact-by-contact basis (i.e. a unique text alert sound for a given person). Previously, this was only possible for incoming calls.
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How to set and use MP3 as message tone on Nokia and Microsoft Lumia. This tutorial will show you step by step how to set and use MP3 music songs as custom message tones on a Windows Phone 8, 8.1 and Windows 10 Mobile smartphone (e.g., Nokia and Microsoft Lumia). Hi all, I'm ready to bang my head against the wall as I don't find how to change the default notification sound on my WP8.1 dev preview! In Settings notifications+actions, all apps have their sound set to 'default' even though my sound for text is different than the one for email.
Custom ringtones can now be set for more events, including instant messages, emails, voicemails, and reminders. Previously it was only possible to customise the ringing tone. It is also now possible to assign custom ringtones to contacts for text messages (i.e. get alerted to important incoming texts, without needing to see the phone).
My Nokia Lumia 520 running Windows Phone 8.1 Update produces a system alert sound whenever I complete a call (because I am on a pay as you go plan - the alert text indicates the cost of the call). The alert produces a sound that is the same as the sound named 'Nokia message.'
How to add a custom ringtone / sound to Windows Phone 8
Custom ringtones (and sounds) can be added to Windows Phone 8 and will appear in the 'custom' collection / section when specifying a ringtone in the ringtones+sounds settings module. In order for a ringtone to appear in this 'custom' section it must be added to the Ringtones folder:
In some cases it may be necessary to convert the audio file to a format support by Windows Phone (e.g. MP3). It's worth noting that some WAV files will not work because Windows Phone supports only a limit number of WAV encoding / codecs.
Once the custom sound has been added it will appear in the sound list underneath the 'Custom' header, above the sections for built in (Windows Phone) and manufacturer (Nokia / HTC / Samsung / Huawei) sounds.
Windows Phone Message SoundMore on Windows Phone 8 Update 3 (GDR3)Windows Phone 8.1 Sounds
We covered the key new features and updates added by Windows Phone 8 Update 3 (GDR3) in our original news story. The update will start being delivered over the air to existing devices next month. However, developers and interested consumers can get early access to the update through the Windows Phone Developer Preview Program.
In terms of the consumer roll out of the update HTC and Samsung devices are likely to get Windows Phone 8 Update 3 first. Nokia's Lumia devices will get the update a short time later, a result of Nokia's plan to include a number of its own updates and enhancements alongside the Microsoft update (i.e. as with the Lumia Amber update, Nokia will be delivering a significant firmware update on top of the Microsoft update).
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