iOS 17.1: Here’s how to re-enable “Notification Sounds” on iPhone

The new iOS 17.1 has been released for iPhone and iPad, presenting various new features, problem resolutions but also the return of notification sounds.

In the current, just released version of iOS 17, i.e. iOS 17.1, Apple has once again made it possible to enable the old notification sounds on iPhone, which were removed with the first iOS 17.0 version.

Since many are unable to enable them correctly, or have not fully understood how this new feature works, we will explain it to you!

Info and Advice

First of all, Apple has reintroduced the old list of ringtones for the following settings functions: SMS Ringtone, Voicemail Messages, New Email, Sent Email, Calendar Alerts and Reminder Alerts.

Applications such as WhatsApp and Instagram manage the sound of their ringtones internally. In fact, it is not possible to modify a sound of a single application, except by the application itself, if it allows it.

Finally, remember to remove any errors on your iPhone, in order to correctly display the old notification sounds as soon as they return.

Guide

1. Unlock your iPhone via Face ID or passcode;
2. Enter the Settings/Sounds and haptic feedback section;
3. Using this new page, select the desired ringtone for setup notifications, i.e. “SMS Ringtone, Voicemail Messages, New Email, Sent Email, Calendar Alerts and Reminder Alerts”;
4. You will be able to select the old list again, which disappeared with iOS 17.0, via the “Classic” item.

What’s new iOS 17.1

1. Fixed an issue related to battery life on iPhone and Apple Watch;
2. Fixed the “radiation” problem on iPhone 12;
3. Added a new feature that detects when iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max are in the user’s pocket, using proximity sensors, to change the behavior of the new Action button. (In this case, users will have to press the button longer to activate the action, to avoid accidental presses);
4. Your personalized app notifications are back on iPhone;
5. New settings for the Always on Display function (iPhone 14 Pro and 15 Pro);
6. The Facilitated Access function has been modified;
7. Added support for viewing credit card and bank account balances on the Wallet app (Available in UK only).
8. Now, the Dynamic Island is also activated when we use the flashlight, to warn us that it is active at that moment;
9. Fixed a crash issue on the Wallet app;
10. Fixed an issue that could incorrectly lock some iPhone 15s;
11. Fixed an issue related to the “Usage Time” function;
12. Optimized the “Accident Detection” function for iPhone 14 and iPhone 15 models (including the “Pro” models);
13. Fixed an issue that could cause the location privacy setting to reset when transferring an Apple Watch or pairing it for the first time;
14. Fixed an issue that prevented the keyboard from being fast;
15. Minor fixes.

In short, update your devices now!