How to make an MP3 play as a Notification on Android Jelly Bean OS

Description: This guide shows you how to change your notification sound to an mp3 file.

  1. Open Apps.
    Android Home Screen, Apps
  2. Tap on My files.
    Android Apps, My Files
  3. Choose SD card.
    Android Files, SD Card
  4. Choose media.
    SD Card, Media Folder
  5. Click the soft menu button (bottom left of the screen) and select Create folder.
    File Folder, Create Folder
  6. Type in Notifications to create a Notifications folder and click OK.
    Name Folder
  7. Go back to My files and find the mp3 file you wish to use, then tap and hold on the file you wish to use and select Copy.
    Android My Files, Copy
  8. Go back to the sdcard/media/Notifications folder and select Done.
    Android My Files, Done
  9. The MP3 file will now show up as an option for a ringtone for your notifications.

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