iPhone speaker not working or very quiet
First, check if the mute switch on the left side is turned on (you'll see orange). If it is, flip it up. If that doesn't work, check the volume buttons and make sure Do Not Disturb is off.
No sound from the speaker means the mute switch is on, volume is down, Do Not Disturb is enabled, Bluetooth is routing audio elsewhere, or the speaker port is blocked by debris. Most issues are fixed by toggling the mute switch or adjusting volume.
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⏱ 5-15 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have the ability to adjust the physical mute switch on the left side of your iPhone
- ✓Have the ability to press the volume buttons on the right side of your iPhone
- ✓Have headphones or a Bluetooth speaker available to test if audio routing is the issue
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Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Not checking the mute switch first. This is the number one missed step.
- Thinking the speaker is broken when Bluetooth is routing the audio
- Using liquid or compressed air to clean the speaker
Signs you need professional help
- If the speaker still produces no sound after checking mute, volume, Do Not Disturb, and restarting, give us a call. We can check for physical damage, water damage, or hardware failure if the phone was dropped recently.
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