Galaxy S22 ringtones missing after One UI 6.1 update? Try these workarounds

Samsung Galaxy S22 owners might be experiencing a case of missed calls — and it’s not their fault. Following the recent rollout of the One UI 6.1 update, several Galaxy S22 users are reporting a strange bug where ringtones are missing.

The One UI 6.1 update has had a rough start to life for Galaxy S22 owners. Users have already had to deal with a delayed rollout due to a lock screen issue. And while it brings new features and improvements to the Galaxy S22 series, it seems there’s another a critical side effect — incoming calls are arriving with just vibrations, no ringtone in sight. This has left users scrambling to answer calls they never hear ringing.

Samsung’s community forums have several complaints from S22 owners experiencing this frustrating glitch. One user describes how their phone, after the update, “stopped making any sound for incoming calls.” Another user laments missing most calls entirely, despite having no ringer-blocking settings enabled.

The cause of the silent treatment seems to be linked to a specific setting. Several users have discovered that the culprit is the “Sync with ringtone” vibration option. When this setting is enabled, ringtones vanish, replaced by only vibrations. Thankfully, a workaround exists — simply switch the vibration pattern to anything other than “Sync with ringtone,” and ringtones should return to your Galaxy S22.

Another potential solution involves setting a custom ringtone. Some users report that the bug affects the stock ringtones pre-installed on the S22. By choosing a ringtone downloaded from elsewhere, you might be able to bypass the silencing issue altogether.

It’s important to note that these reports are relatively new, as the One UI 6.1 update only began rolling out in recently. The limited number of complaints could also be due to the initial rollout of the update, which caused lock screen issues on some devices. If anything, users might be approaching the update with a healthy dose of caution.

While a widespread problem hasn’t been confirmed yet, these reports serve as a warning for Galaxy S22 owners who are considering the One UI 6.1 update. If you do decide to update, keep an ear out for your ringtone — and if it goes missing, you know what setting to check (and uncheck) to bring it back. Hopefully, Samsung will address this bug soon and ensure Galaxy S22 owners never miss a call again.