iPhone 12 Pro silicone case is turning ring/silent switch off

I have had an iPhone 12 Pro along with an Apple silicone case for four days now. From the start, I noticed that I kept finding my ring/silent switch in the "silent" position, even though I hadn't touched it. This happens 5-6 times every day with normal use.


It baffled me for awhile, but now I think that the edge of the silicone case, which is very narrow near the switch, is pressing against the switch and turning it off.


This is very annoying. Is it happening to anyone else?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 27, 2020 6:30 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2020 8:12 AM

Same issue here and it was driving me crazy. T-Mobile said it could be because I was still on Sprint, Apple said it was because i had Do Not Disturb scheduled. Nothing worked. A real mystery until I now can clearly see the the case doesn't wrap around the front edge enough and if you push on it it slides down and pushes the switch to silent. Poor design. I am disappointed because I otherwise like the case. I guess i have to return it and get another brand.

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Apr 2, 2021 1:10 PM in response to hgdevelopments

I initiated a repair for my Apple Silicone case that was silencing my phone, I was told that I needed to buy a new one ( deposit ) and Apple would send me a new case. I would get my money back after I sent my case back to them. New case arrived with no return shipping label or return packaging / box. I initiated a support case which turned into a fiasco. The specialist repeatedly had to call me back as she stated she needed a special form, and that her system was updating. I went through three scheduled calls with her over the course of the weekend. After three calls she said nothing could be done. I wrote to Apple Feedback however I was not contacted. I'm now going to post my story on this board in a new thread to see if I get anywhere. Its only a $50 case, which I've now paid $100 for, but I'm beyond upset at how this was handled. Never in my 15 year history with Apple have I been treated this way. Frustrating. Btw, the new case does the same thing.

Nov 7, 2020 6:22 AM in response to MIkeDog123

Yes, I have had it happen about 3-5 times a day, very annoying and I miss calls and texts because of it. I have ordered a bullstrap case because there is a flaw with the silicone. I hope it isn’t a flaw with the phone design. The top of my phone is not snug enough and it is always coming out of the case and in turn flips the switch.

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