- An upcoming version of the Google Sounds app will let you change the vibration pattern for your selected ringtone or notification alert.
- Previously, the vibration pattern that was associated with a ringtone or notification alert was predetermined.
- This feature is found in version 3.2 of the Google Sound app, which hasn’t been released yet.
The best Android phones generally have haptic feedback motors that allow them to vibrate in incredibly precise ways. You’ll notice this especially when typing but also when you get a phone call, as many stock ringtones vibrate the phone in fun ways. This is no different on Pixel phones, which come with the Google Sounds app and its suite of ringtone and notification alerts preinstalled. With an upcoming Android release for Pixel phones, you’ll be able to enjoy your Pixel phone’s haptic motor even better as the Google Sounds app will let you mix and match your favorite ringtone or notification alert with your favorite vibration pattern.
Tipster Nail Sadykov managed to get his hands on an unreleased version of the Google Sounds app, version 3.2. He shared the APK with me, so I was able to install it on my own Pixel device. When I launched the app by going to Settings > Sound & vibration > Ringtone alert or Notification alert, I noticed that there were now two tabs: One for “Sounds” and another for “Vibrations.”