Google rolling out new Pixel ringtones, alarms with ‘Sounds’ update [U]

Pixel devices are getting a set of new ringtones, notification alerts, and alarm sounds via an update to the Sounds app.

Update: Sounds 3.3 (825845788) is now widely rolling out to older Pixel devices, and properly appearing in the updates list.

With Android 16 QPR1, Settings app > Sound & vibration > Ringtone alert, Notification alert, and Default alarm sound got a Material 3 Expressive redesign (as seen above) with version 3.3 (767017003) of the Pixel-exclusive “Sounds” app.

Google is now rolling out Sounds 3.3 (825845788) with each of the 11 collections moving from colorful gradient covers to abstract artwork themed with Dynamic Color. Other minor visual changes see better top/app bar spacing and proper placement for the three-dot overflow menu.

Old vs. new

Sound Matters — “Carefully captured and curated sounds from around the world that recognize and celebrate our shared connection to each other and our planet” —  adds a total of 18 new options. This collection was introduced last year.

Ringtones: 

• Cicadas Scree in Wild Hokkaido
• Cuckoos Whistle in Wild Hokkaido
• Frog Chorus in Wild Hokkaido
• Japanese Bush Warbler in Wild Hokkaido
• Japanese Thrush in Wild Hokkaido
• Sakhalin Leaf Warbler in Wild Hokkaido

Notification alerts:

• Black-Faced Bunting in Wild Hokkaido
• Frog Croak in Wild Hokkaido
• Japanese Bush Warbler in Wild Hokkaido
• White-Backed Woodpecker in Wild Hokkaido
• Woodpecker Drum in Wild Hokkaido
• Yezo Deer in Wild Hokkaido

Alarms:

• Brown-Eared Bulbuls in Wild Hokkaido
• Cicadas Scree in Wild Hokkaido
• Cuckoo Hoots in Wild Hokkaido
• Dawn Chorus in Wild Hokkaido
• Frog Chorus in Wild Hokkaido
• Wren Trills in Wild Hokkaido

So far, we’re only seeing the Sounds 3.3 (825845788) update on the Pixel 10 series. It’s not appearing on older devices we checked. 

The Sounds app suffers from a Google Play Store bug where system applications might not appear in the list of available updates/Downloads.

As such, you have to visit the Play Store listing directly: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.soundpicker.

Thanks Carlos

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