I love having separate tones not only because it's fun, but simply because when I'm busy and I get a message I know who it's from before I even pick up my phone. This way, if I'm expecting a message from a certain person, I don't have to check my phone every single time it goes off. Besides the fact that not all texts are my top priority. Sometimes I don't want or need to reply right away so this way I can sort of 'screen' my messages when I have other things to do. I don't have time to sit around and stare at my phone all day.  Hope that helps   ... View more

As of 2 updates ago, my s8 also lost the ability to have separate message tones for everyone and everything. I'm extremely unhappy about this. I have yet to get it figured out. I don't understand why they'd take it away just because a few people didn't use/care for it-leaving the option for others(like us)  to make their own decision would have been nice.  ... View more