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Q: I seem to have no sound on my alerts (texts etc) since I installed the last update on my 4S

Anyone know how to restore sound on my iPhone 4S - since I installed the latest update I am not receiving text alerts at all!

iPhone 4S, iOS 8.0.2

Posted on Oct 18, 2014 2:34 PM

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Q: I seem to have no sound on my alerts (texts etc) since I installed the last update on my 4S

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  • by Jason L,Solvedanswer

    Jason L Jason L Oct 21, 2014 11:44 AM in response to jo-ann11
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    Oct 21, 2014 11:44 AM in response to jo-ann11

    Hi there Jo-Ann,

     

    Welcome to Apple Support Communities. 

     

    Take a look at the article linked below, it provides information and tips that may be able to explain why you aren’t receiving text alerts on your iPhone since updating iOS.

    iOS: Understanding sounds, ringtones, and alerts

     

    Also, If you haven't already, try updating to iOS 8.1.

    iOS 8.1

     

    I hope this helps,

    -Jason

  • by jo-ann11,

    jo-ann11 jo-ann11 Oct 21, 2014 4:39 PM in response to jo-ann11
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    Oct 21, 2014 4:39 PM in response to jo-ann11

    Hi Jason

     

    Thanks so much - I had already tried resetting everything in settings under "sounds" but nothing was happening. Also my Maps app was not working - no voice/instructions.

     

    I updated (reluctantly!!) to iOS 8.1 and things are back on track. I'm getting my text alerts and Maps is working ok.

     

    Thanks so much - I was about to throw my phone away and buy an Android!

     

    Jo-Ann

  • by Jason L,

    Jason L Jason L Oct 22, 2014 6:19 AM in response to jo-ann11
    Community Specialists
    Oct 22, 2014 6:19 AM in response to jo-ann11

    No problem, Jo-Ann.

     

    I’m happy to hear that the sound issues are sorted and that you didn’t do anything rash.

     

    -Jason