iPhone 12 Pro Lock Sound Issue

I just got my iPhone 12 Pro and found a very annoying issue with the lock sound and sometimes the keyboard typing sound.

The lock sound goes weird when it has been idle for a few seconds. If I start playing something, the lock sound of iPhone 12 Pro will stay normal for another few seconds.

Please see the video I took:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qlzK1CT6WV0

It happens after rebooting the device and happens all the time for me.

Is it only me or something wrong with the system?

Thanks

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 12:50 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2020 6:48 AM

the same here. 12 Pro. But i've discovered one thing. if you do hard reset (volume up, volume down and hold power button until you see apple logo) that fix the problem.


The problem happened everytime i connect magsafe charger or the silicon case magsafe in iPhone. If i use thunderbird cable no problem. if i reboot the iPhone no problem. only when attach the magsafe (something) the problem come back.

so maybe it's the sound of magsafe create a bug.

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Dec 3, 2020 10:38 AM in response to Friesian Fancy

I think that's a good approach, it's a mild irritation, but overall the phone is fantastic!


I see it this way: nothing in life is ever perfect, even an Apple iPhone. If it was individually handmade then I would expect perfection. The reality is, that're mass produced in their millions, albeit to tight parameters and quality controls, but (excuse the pun) you're bound to get the occasional "bad apple" in the orchard!


You might find this article on YouTube about screen tinting interesting:


iPhone 12 vs 12 Pro: Which Display is Best? (Analysis) - YouTube

Dec 3, 2020 1:35 PM in response to LUC1F3R3

Read back over the comments, some people appear to be frustrated by the issue.


You on the other hand, have made three comments:


Firstly you stated:


"I have been facing the same issue with my iPhone 12. Its lock screen sound and keyboard typing sound dims or gets low when idle but when i start typing or doing something it goes back to normal".


You then jumped on a comment made by xia91928 by saying:


"This has nothing to do with the magsafe as I am using it without the magsafe case or charger. The sounds include lock sounds and keyboard clicks. They are reducing which has been the issue for me since I opened the box and not because I had magsafe. I am now wondering whether I should go back to my iPhone 11 because at least it is not annoying me when I lock or type it".


Finally, you felt it appropriate to jump on my comment by saying:


"With all due respect nobody is consumed with this. It is just a discussion where everybody is sharing their problems and solutions. So lets not connect this to something which is unrelated like first world problems or third world problems. Your given solutions are not helpful at the moment".


I never stated that people were consumed by the noise issue, I said "don't let this consume you, its a first world problem really".


Apart from unhelpful retorts, what have you offered in this discussion.......absolutely nothing!


If you're not happy with your iPhone then consider one of the options I gave, or do what r_saini suggested, which was to turn the sound off.


Hopefully you'll find something that makes you happy.

Dec 3, 2020 8:04 PM in response to Mark-D

If i am not able to give any help is because all of the people have already given here and there is nothing new for me to add. On the other hand you sir are stating things that most of them are not able to do. So unless you have something that actually helps everyone i would suggest you keep your comments to yourself. And please find a dictionary if you dont understand the meaning of a discussion.

Dec 4, 2020 8:35 AM in response to xia91928

I perfectly understand the meaning of discussion.


I question whether you understand the meaning of providing help to others and the sharing of advice?


You are a rude individual who has nothing to offer but negativity and angst. Whatever help has been shared, you have quickly dismissed it. You have not thanked anyone who has offered assistance.



Dec 21, 2020 3:35 PM in response to Relyt20

I have asked Apple Support and the geniuses at Apple Store in the first week of the launch of iPhone 12. The support agent told me that he will take note and let engineering team know. The geniuses told me that they can not tell any difference even after I have "hacked" all displayed iPhones. They said that if it's true, it could be a feature instead of a bug to remind you it's MAGSAFE. Cool.

Dec 26, 2020 2:02 PM in response to xia91928

Just got the iPhone 12 mini. Keyboard sounds get louder while typing and I also recognised that the overall sound quality sounds very strange. Like there is a sound effect like a flanger, echo or strong compression going on. I just got a voice message and thought the problem was on the other site but the same message sounded normal on my wife’s phone. I than played some audio books and music and the same effect was there. It like strange popping, glitchy sound. Did anyone else recognise this?

Dec 26, 2020 9:20 PM in response to wasinger84

Calm down cupcake, we don’t all assume it’s a MagSafe issue - some people have a sound issue with MagSafe and others don’t.


Mine was MagSafe related, which is now sorted and yours isn’t.


Theres no thyme or reason to this, people are experiencing sound issues and that’s simply it. Let’s hope Apple address whatever it is very soon so people can enjoy their phones.

Dec 27, 2020 12:18 PM in response to FabioM08

As far as I’m aware, the night mode feature is not that great, especially when you actually use it at night or in very low light situations. In medium light situations, like taking a picture inside with the ceiling light on, my night mode pictures turn out okay. They’re a bit grainy looking. But for taking a picture of darker indoor scenarios....it’s just not that good.


I have seen people post landscape photos, like downtown skylines or of people under street lamps, all while using night mode. And they seemed good quality. I personally haven’t tried those types of photos yet. But for indoor photos in very low light....night mode photos just aren’t good. They turn out much better for me if I use flash. Only downside of that is that it can be blinding for a few moments.

Dec 30, 2020 8:00 AM in response to wabnaki

Tomorrow I have an appointment with apple support. Mine is a 12 Pro Max (besides the sound lock issue) is has low fps un solitaire, camera problem that constantly is lagging in FaceTime and in night mode, like if the camera was on an iPhone 4. And battery issues. Today I woke up with 35% less percentage than other days. It’s draining faster by not using the phone.

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