The act of acquiring and implementing alert tones, originally designed for Apple’s iOS operating system, on devices using the Android operating system can be generally described as transferring sound assets. This allows Android users to personalize their device’s auditory notifications by adopting sounds traditionally associated with iPhones.
The desire to implement these specific sounds on different devices stems from aesthetic preference or familiarity. Some users may prefer the distinct tones associated with iOS, either from prior experience with iPhones or simply finding the sounds more pleasing. This practice has become prevalent due to the widespread availability of sound files online and the ease with which Android devices allow custom notification sounds to be set.