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iOS 14 ringer volume issues

Hi, I did the latest update to ios14. Since then my ringer volume keeps being turned down to minimal. I’m not turning it down, it seems to happen when the phone is locked. I cannot manually change the volume when in lock mode. Any ideas?

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 18, 2020 8:06 PM

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Oct 19, 2020 8:15 AM in response to RGolle

At first I thought it’s when you ignore or dismissed an incoming call when you choose for the notif to be a banner instead of taking up your whole screen, turns out - it automatically adjust your ringer volume to zero when you receive a call! Yes, even when you answer it. Now I always check my ringer volume every after call. 🙄 sucks that we need to adjust. PLEASE FIX THIS ASAP!

Oct 19, 2020 8:53 AM in response to jennifererrn

Hopefully the issue is resolved in the next official update, I'm just here to report that I've not had the issue since installing the latest developer beta 14.2 b3. Been running since it came out last week and not once has my volume slider moved all the way to the left. If you're not familiar with the developer betas don't install it, wait for next official.

Oct 21, 2020 11:43 PM in response to Mountainmumma

It’s concerning to me that this has been a known issue for as long as it has with no solution.


Just now, after setting my alarms to wake up at the correct hour I checked settings, because I have to now, and sure enough, sounds set to zero. I have missed multiple alarms, phone calls, and messages over the last month.


One’s phone losing the ability to notify you is a big deal.

Oct 22, 2020 12:23 AM in response to RZnTeJ

Well, since 14.1 it seems to be behaving itself ( a bit). I did catch it with the volume set to half the other day which was weird but at least it rings now.

On another probably related note, I have an app that has all Notifications turned off, no sound set etc and it still manages to make a noise.

All is not well in this part of Fruitville.

Oct 27, 2020 5:56 PM in response to Mountainmumma

Apple should seriously be embarrassed with this latest OS. By far the most buggiest in quite a while. I had no problems with 13. Between the lag when switching to messages, notification volume being turned down (which is also affecting my watch so I’m missing notifications entirely), and other random crap.


I really hope they light a fire under their developers butts and get this crap fixed already.

Nov 11, 2020 3:56 AM in response to rcallen1227

14.2 fixed mine too! I had 2 iPhones in 2 weeks and both did it! I took both back and both times I was told it’s impossible for the ringer to move on its own!!!


My old 8 also did it and is now fixed, I’m using it now until I can find a android.


I won’t buy a Apple after being a loyal customer for over 20 years.


Apple is still telling me the ringer can’t move on its own ! The 14.2 update did fix the issue so I guess they don’t know there product!!!


Good luck to everyone, I hope the 14.2 update fixes everyone’s problem.

iOS 14 ringer volume issues

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