How do I add a file to the main bundle's /Library/Sounds directory?

Question

According to Apple\'s documentation, sound file in the ~/Library/Sounds will be search by system when trying to play a sound. How do I add a sound file to this folder?

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Answer 1

I struggled with this as well. You have to create the Library/Sounds directory programmatically and move your custom sound into it.

let soundsDirectoryURL = fileManager.urls(for: .libraryDirectory, in: .userDomainMask).first!.appendingPathComponent("Sounds")

//attempt to create the folder
do {
    try fileManager.createDirectory(atPath: soundsDirectoryURL.path,
                                    withIntermediateDirectories: true, attributes: nil)
} catch let error as NSError {
    print("Error: \(error.localizedDescription)")
}

Answer 2

I had the exact same problem at work. I would suggest -

1. Have multiple sound files in your project.
2. Persist user's sound selection.
3. When you receive push notification, play the sound using what you persisted in step 2.

Answer 3

the link you have is for Mac! the correct document for iOS should be here

in summary, you can just add the sound file to your project as a nonlocalized resource of the app bundle.