You
won’t find any rooster calls, honking car horns, or snippets of ‘80s
hip-hop on your Windows Phone. Depending on your perspective, that
could be a blessing or a serious bummer. What you will find are some of
the most singular sounds of any smartphone. To create the phone’s sonic
palette, Microsoft designers drew inspiration from some pretty far-out
sources, including—get ready— traditional Japanese pottery. There are
30 ringtones to choose from. You can also customize the alert sounds
your phone makes when a new e-mail, voicemail, or text arrives.
1. Customize Ringtone and Alerts
On the Start screen, flick left to the Apps list or tap the arrow.
Tap Settings.
Under System, tap Ringtones & Sounds.
Tap Ringtone, or tap an alert.
To preview a ringtone or alert, tap the Play icon. To select one, tap it.
Tip:
As of this writing, you can’t create custom ringtones for your phone.
Tip:
You can also choose
whether you want your phone to play a sound for key presses,
appointment reminders, and other notifications. Under Play A Sound For,
select or clear the appropriate check box.
