Guide to Xperia Notification

There is no way to raise the volume for the ringtone, notifications, alarms, games, or media above the set maximum. However, Some Xperia devices feature different sound-enhancing technologies that can increase the volume. The volume of sounds using a headset is not affected.

• To set the volume for calls, notifications, media, and alarm
  
  Notes:

  • The ringtone and the notification sound volume can't be separated. Therefore, all preinstalled applications will use the Ringtone & notifications volume that has been set.
  • You can increase or lower the volume for a specific category. For example, press the volume keys up or down when the device rings or you play music or a movie. The device will save the setting.
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration
  2. Use the sliders to set the volume for:
     • Media (music, video, games & other media)
     • In-call
     • Ring and notifications
     • Alarm
• To mute the device
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration.
  2. Drag the slider below Ring and notification volume to the left.
• To activate or deactivate specific sounds and vibrations
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound → Advanced.
  2. Tap the different switches to turn the following features on or off:
     • Dialpad tones
     • Screen-locking sounds
     • Charging sounds
     • Touch sounds
     • Touch vibration
• Increasing the ringtone or media volume above the maximum
  There is no way to raise the volume for the ringtone, notifications, alarms, games, or media above the set maximum. However, some Xperia devices feature different sound-enhancing technologies that can increase the volume. The volume of sounds using a headset is not affected.
• To activate ClearAudio+^*
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration → Audio settings.
  2. Tap the switch beside ClearAudio+ to turn the feature on.
• To activate DSEE HX^*
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration → Audio settings.
  2. Tap the switch beside DSEE HX to turn the feature on.

• To set a ringtone
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration → Phone ringtone.
  2. Select a ringtone, then tap OK.
• To set a music file (for example, an mp3) as a ringtone
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration → Phone ringtone.
  2. Scroll down the list of ringtones, then tap + Add ringtone.
  3. Find and mark the music file you want to use, then tap OPEN.
  4. In the list of ringtones, select the music file you opened, then tap OK.
• To delete a music file from the list of ringtones
  1. Find and tap Files → the menu icon (three horizontal lines) → your device's commercial name (for example, H8416).
  2. Tap Ringtones.
  3. Find and mark the music file you want to delete.
  4. Tap the wastepaper basket icon, then tap OK.
  Note: If the device name is not shown in the Files menu, tap → Show internal storage.
• To set a ringtone for an individual caller
  1. Find and tap Contacts.
  2. Find and tap the contact that you want to set a ringtone.
  3. Tap the menu icon (three vertical dots) → Set ringtone.
  4. Select a ringtone, then tap OK.
• To set a general notification sound
  1. Find and tap Settings → Sound/Sound and vibration → Notification sound.
  2. Select a sound, then tap OK.

Android™ 10 or higher 

Android 9

The software update notification icon is designed to appear whenever new system software is available.
In Android version 5.0 or higher, it is not possible to permanently deactivate the system software update notification. You can, however, deactivate it temporarily. The update notification will reappear after a restart of your Xperia device or if you search for an update manually.

Android 10 or higher 

Android 9

Android 10 or higher 

Android 9

Android 12 or higher 

Android 9, Android 10, Android 11