I have downloaded a notification ringtone, why doesn't it sound when a message is received?

[AC Question]

I have downloaded a notification ringtone

the notification has been stored in my notification sound and marked as the chosen one but does not sound when a message is received. Any ideas ???

 

[B. Diddy]

Re: I have downloaded a notification ringtone

Welcome to Android Central! Which device? Is it saved to the Notifications directory on Internal Storage or the microSD card?