My iPhone ringer volume is going up by itself

My volume keeps going up all the time. It started after I updated to iOS 14.2 for my work iPhone 6s. Now it goes up by itself all the time. I have restarted my phone many times and it keeps going up, even after I physically turn it down. It typically happens right after a phone call; the ringer will automatically adjust all the way up. There are times however that it will do it after I lock it. I have taken the case off it, I have cleaned around all the buttons, and I have kept the settings the same as before I updated it. What can I do??

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Posted on Dec 2, 2020 9:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 9:41 PM

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On or about January 2, 2021 my iPhone 6s+ started increasing its ringer volume on its own after I hang up from a call. I am running iOS 14.3. This is very annoying since I like to keep my ringer volume very low.

My temporary fix for this odd malfunction was to go to SETTINGS, SOUNDS, and turn off "Change With Buttons" and then set my ringer volume low with the Ringer and Alerts slider.

Now when a call comes in (I answer and then hang up) iOS tries to increase ringer volume but fails.

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Jan 9, 2021 2:41 PM in response to dstudz

same issue. I am using iPhone 11 Pro. mine used to happen after disconnecting WhatsApp/FaceTime audio calls mainly. at first I wasn't bothered by it since it rarely occurred. But since the last few days, it happens after every internet call.

This only happens when I am using the phone i.e this doesn't happen if I get a missed WhatsApp/FaceTime audio call, for now.

Jan 16, 2021 7:55 AM in response to karma.kahana

Same over here, I have the XS that has lived it’s whole life in a case and has been taken very good care of. I’ve noticed within the last week or two that my ringer is going all the way up randomly while my boyfriend has the XR and his regular volume is always getting turned down to silent. I hope they fix it soon. We’re both in the beta program so hopefully it’s just a bug in this new beta.

Jan 21, 2021 1:06 AM in response to dstudz

Same here. Been happening for a few weeks. Ringer and alert volume is down where I want it but my alarm the next morning goes off at full volume. Haven’t changed any of these settings in years. I was just texting my cousin, and the first “sent” sound was normal volume, but the very next one was full volume—and they were only seconds apart. It happened right in front of me that time. APPLE. THIS IS A KNOWN ISSUE AT THIS POINT. PLEASE FIX IT.

Jan 21, 2021 4:37 AM in response to dstudz

It happens to my iPhone SE too. When I'm connected on my Apple Earpods or a regular bluetooth device and using my Whatsapp, for every message I receive or send, the beep sound comes and immediately I see the Ringer volume of my iPhone going up. I turned off the option "Change with buttons" on settings. Now, it's worse. The ringer volume goes up to its fullest even without any signs or notification on the display. My friend with the 12 pro max with same ios version does not have such issues. Its forcing me to keep my iPhone on silent mode most of the time.

Jan 21, 2021 6:37 AM in response to dstudz

YES! This. Is. Awful.

Primary complaint for me is my alarm ringing at 100%, which is NOT a pleasant way to wake up!!!

Fault started after updating to iOS14.3 (although admittedly I skipped a few updates, as the 13.7 update wrecked my music). I have checked all my settings & whatnot. Cannot identify a particular trigger, and occasionally it will refrain from blasting me out of bed on max volume. But randomly and without warning, it'll go back to 100% loud.

If this is a software bug, FIX IT, PLEASE!!!

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