SergZak
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Q: iOS 9 Volume Indicator with Smart Cover bug

Just putting this out there for those searching for the same issue...

 

There is currently a bug in iOS 9 that prevents the on-screen volume indicator from being displayed on-screen when the device is wakened from sleep using the Smart Cover/Smart Case.  The volume buttons still do in fact adjust the volume as they should, but there is no on-screen volume indicator that shows the volume and it's adjustment level. The workaround is to sleep the device again, but waken it using the Sleep/Wake switch rather than the Smart Cover...or simply wake the device using the Sleep/Wake switch in the first place. This has been tested on two iPad mini 2's and an iPad Air 2.

Posted on Sep 19, 2015 8:59 AM

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  • by SergZak,

    SergZak SergZak Jan 1, 2016 12:12 PM in response to Guy1717
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    Jan 1, 2016 12:12 PM in response to Guy1717

    You can report it all you want...maybe they will get the message and fix it. But at this point, I'm really beginning to doubt that. There's a different long-standing bug (on-screen keyboard keys don't highlight correctly when tapped if you have "increase contrast" enabled) that began with iOS 7. This has to this day, never been corrected either and I've reported it at every single iOS update since then...

  • by David Hunter,

    David Hunter David Hunter Jan 18, 2016 8:33 AM in response to SergZak
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    Jan 18, 2016 8:33 AM in response to SergZak

    SergZak is correct. The brand of cover does not matter. I have the same problem with an iPad Air and a Zagg folio "smart" cover. The workarounds function as suggested.

  • by Guy1717,

    Guy1717 Guy1717 Jan 19, 2016 10:56 AM in response to David Hunter
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    Jan 19, 2016 10:56 AM in response to David Hunter

    just installed 9.2.1 release.Not fixed ! I can't believe this, is there really nobody at Apple seeing this problem;

    I have 3 friends with Ipad Air 2, they all have the same problem. I have it on my Ipad Air 2 and Mini 2.

    This is amateurism.

  • by SergZak,

    SergZak SergZak Jan 20, 2016 4:50 PM in response to Guy1717
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    Jan 20, 2016 4:50 PM in response to Guy1717

    Agreed. Maybe Apple (or other users) are simply not seeing the issue because it will only happen if you do NOT use a passcode on your device. If you DO use a passcode, the issue does not manifest itself. Maybe Apple assumes that everyone on the face of the earth uses a passcode and considers the issue non-existent or not important.

     

    I for one have simply given up on reporting the issue. I'm tired of reporting it with every iOS update that's released and seeing no results. I have resorted to using a passcode so I don't have to jump through the other hoops to get the volume indicator working as it is supposed to work.

  • by foo-on-air,

    foo-on-air foo-on-air Feb 21, 2016 4:55 AM in response to Guy1717
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    Feb 21, 2016 4:55 AM in response to Guy1717

    I am getting more frustrated with iOS 9 day by day. Not only the performance got worse. I am missing the volume indicator too. The volume control works though. Responsiveness of the OS is average at best. touch sensitivity is worse as well. Motions are laggy. Split keyboard works occasionally. Text selection can be difficult. As well as positioning the cursor. All this on an iPad mini 2 which is definitely newer hardware and powerful.

  • by TheRicksta,

    TheRicksta TheRicksta Mar 16, 2016 1:45 AM in response to lehtjug
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    Mar 16, 2016 1:45 AM in response to lehtjug

    I've seen three "work arounds" for this bug:

    (a) Turn the iPad off and back on using the sleep/wake button. (Slow)

    (b) Set the passcode to kick in every time you close the smart cover. (A bit tedious.)

    (c) Open the control centre for a moment.

    These all work OK on my iPad 2 (running iOS 9.2.1).

     

    Of these, item (c) is absolutely the simplest and quickest - a small swipe up (at bottom edge of screen) to open control centre and then a small swipe down (or tap on the down arrow) to dismiss it. Voila! (Many thanks to lehtjug for telling us about this one.)

  • by Guy1717,

    Guy1717 Guy1717 Mar 22, 2016 12:47 AM in response to TheRicksta
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    Mar 22, 2016 12:47 AM in response to TheRicksta

    Just updated to IOS 9.3, problem not fixed. Unbelievable!

  • by D M K,

    D M K D M K Mar 22, 2016 8:41 AM in response to Guy1717
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    Mar 22, 2016 8:41 AM in response to Guy1717

    Agree.  Just updated to iOS 9.3.  Same issue.  Guess Apple just don't give a ****.

  • by TheRicksta,

    TheRicksta TheRicksta Mar 22, 2016 9:24 AM in response to D M K
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    Mar 22, 2016 9:24 AM in response to D M K

    I guess we all need to start submitting bug reports at the iOS 9.3 level, then??? (once we've upgraded) … http://www.apple.com/feedback

     

    Remember to say it happens when you close and open the Smart Cover!

  • by SergZak,

    SergZak SergZak Mar 23, 2016 7:37 PM in response to TheRicksta
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    Mar 23, 2016 7:37 PM in response to TheRicksta

    Smart Cover my #$%.

  • by | Alex |,

    | Alex | | Alex | Apr 3, 2016 1:07 AM in response to SergZak
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    Apr 3, 2016 1:07 AM in response to SergZak

    Hello guys just for info I just received my IPad Pro 9.7 + the IPad Pro Smart Cover (the old Air 1-2 Smart Cover are not compatible because the different magnets position) and...... STILL THIS INTOLERABLE ISSUE !!!

  • by namer34,

    namer34 namer34 Apr 18, 2016 7:52 PM in response to SergZak
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    Apr 18, 2016 7:52 PM in response to SergZak

    Thank you. That is what was it. Spent an hour at Apple Store Genius Bar and they couldn't fix it.

  • by TheRicksta,

    TheRicksta TheRicksta Apr 19, 2016 12:27 AM in response to namer34
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    Apr 19, 2016 12:27 AM in response to namer34

    @Namer34 – How frustrating! Might be good to go back and 'educate' the Apple geniuses as to what triggers the bug and the 3 work-arounds! That way they can at least help the next person who turns up with this problem.

  • by Guy1717,

    Guy1717 Guy1717 May 17, 2016 11:48 PM in response to TheRicksta
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    May 17, 2016 11:48 PM in response to TheRicksta

    JUst updated to IOS 9.3.2

    STill the same problem

    I wonder why we report this bug to Apple , they really don't care

  • by | Alex |,

    | Alex | | Alex | May 18, 2016 12:59 AM in response to Guy1717
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    May 18, 2016 12:59 AM in response to Guy1717

    Too tired of this bug... Maybe they are waiting iOS 10 to fix it, but for the moment I have re-enabled Touch ID to avoid this bug and open my iPad quickly...

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