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DaveDev
DaveDev

Reputation: 42225

Is it possible to specify Toast notification sound on Windows Phone 8 before Update 3

I understand that in Update 3 we can specify custom sounds. But is it possible to specify any different sounds before Update 3, other than the default chime? If so, how?

The following is the xml payload I'm sending to the phone 

<?xml version="1.0" encoding="Windows-1252"?>
<wp:Notification xmlns:wp="WPNotification">
  <wp:Toast>
    <wp:Text1>WEATHER ALERT</wp:Text1>
    <wp:Text2>asdfasdf</wp:Text2>
    <wp:Param>/Page2.xaml?NavigatedFrom=Toast Notification</wp:Param>
  </wp:Toast>
  <wp:audio src="ms-winsoundevent:Notification.IM" loop="true" />
</wp:Notification>

but regardless of what sound I specify in the line

<wp:audio src="ms-winsoundevent:Notification.IM" loop="true" />

or 

<wp:audio src="ms-winsoundevent:Notification.Looping.Alarm7" loop="true" />

it always plays the same sound.

Am I doing something wrong or is it just not possible?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 1265

Answers (1)

Tamay
Tamay

Reputation: 206

Not possible. This feature was introduced with GDR 3. Reference:

Windows Phone 8 Update 3 (OS version number 8.0.10492) introduces the ability to provide a custom sound for toast notifications. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/windowsphone/develop/jj662938%28v=vs.105%29.aspx#BKMK_gdr3

Upvotes: 5

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