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iPhone not ringing after iOS 13 update

Since updating to iOS 13, my phone (iPhone XS) is sitting right in front of me on my desk and when someone calls, the phone doesn't ring or make a sound. It appears to happen when the phone is plugged in by cable to my MacBook Pro. I'm currently running iOS 13.1.2.


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iPhone XS

Posted on Oct 4, 2019 9:59 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2019 1:16 PM

Yah, checked all those things. It is weird in that it only seems to happen on occasion, but when it does, I can sit there and see the VM come up without the phone even ringing or any indication that anyone was trying to call.

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Oct 11, 2019 2:29 PM in response to jranck

Since I updated to the dreaded 13.2 some time last week, my iPhone 8 (T-mobile) has lost it's ringtone, text tone, and does not vibrate. I have spent a total of three days, and a total of six hours on the phone with two different reps in the tech department. Both of the reps went through every step (after the obvious ones...silence, do not disturb, etc). Yes, they say it is a bug and the only solution is to do the factory reset after the other soft reset doesn't work...which it does not. If that fails, the last and final solution is to take it to Apple or send the phone in to have it fixed which does not sound like a viable answer to me. Apple went downhill. Thanks for the feedback form, I already submitted my dissatisfaction.

Oct 11, 2019 6:50 PM in response to vipun256

Same issue!!! Phone not ringing & I’ve tested all the above mentioned fixes. Too no avail. Been a loyal user since public launch, 2007. If this issue isn’t addressed & resolved IMMEDIATELY (i.e. w/in 5-10 days) have no choice but to leave Apple to ensure my livelihood as an independent contractor. Y’all missing w/my $ w/this new update!!! 🙏🏾 Y’all address this issue and communicate a reliable fix within the next 5-10 days that is reliable and effectively communicated to your users.

Oct 11, 2019 7:13 PM in response to TonyInNAZ

Well since I manually turned off the WiFi on my Apple series 4 watch the phone will ring and the watch rings when I am away from the phone.


I have reset my network settings, erased my phone and setup as new etc etc. senior advisors know as much as we all know how to fix this.

Maldonado in my car which is a 19, the phone no longer goes to the phone page when I call someone from my phone instead of through the car with the voice assistance.

I have not a clue why a billion dollar company releases software without bench checking it first. Oh and my husband sister friends and mother have not one issue.

Oct 11, 2019 8:09 PM in response to Swild1

All my Android peeps, and that’s the majority, have me just about convinced that this happens every time they roll out a new phone. I’m still using a much “older” version that I bought 2 years ago. I’ll probably go back to Android when it’s time to upgrade. I hate the lack of a headphone jack & those douchey Apple earbuds are more painful than childbirth.

Oct 12, 2019 9:40 AM in response to jranck

I’m not having the issue with my phone, but I am having the same exact issue with my iPad Pro since updating to the iOS 13.1.2. When a call is coming in it’s showing up on my iPad, but it’s not ringing when my iPad is locked and it doesn’t show up in my notifications if the call is missed. If my iPad is unlocked, then it rings, but still doesn’t show up in my notifications as a missed call. However, when someone FaceTimes me, then it does ring and shows up in my notifications. I’m glad I’m not having the issue with my phone, but when I’m home my phone is on silent mode and I rely on my iPad ringing to let me know about a call coming in. There is a major issue with the new iOS 13.1.2 upgrade.

Oct 12, 2019 11:33 AM in response to jranck

me Too! Not only I can’t hear phone ringing ( it’s on vibrate and it does not vibrate anymore) my phone won’t ring to the car or Apple Watch! I stopped receiving text alerts and notifications too! I pick up my phone and don’t even see texts until I check the number on message app. This is unacceptable ! The phone should work for at least calls and texts!

Oct 12, 2019 11:47 AM in response to jranck

Join the club...I've restored my Iphone XR with no luck. Reset every setting prior to that point as well.

Phone worked fine up until the IOS 13 update then all kind of weirdness!

A reboot will fix it for about one phone call then it goes silent. The only good thing is I don't hear the annoying SPAM calls anymore so thanks to the Apple Quality Test team on that one.


iPhone not ringing after iOS 13 update

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