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iphone 12 Pro Max Still Ringing in Silent Mode

Hi


i'd updated my iPhone 12 Pro Max to iOS 13.4, I always have my iPhone on Silent Mode. When I receive any type of call the iPhone rings with then designated ringtone, instead of ringing silently. I've not changed any settings when I was running iOS 13.3.1. The issue has only occurred since iOS 14.3. Text messages etc come through silently, so its just calls that don't.


The Silent Toggle on the left side of the iPhone is definitely toggle on.


Anyone else noticing the same issue?


Thanks in Advance


Barry :-)

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 18, 2020 6:13 AM

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Posted on Dec 21, 2020 2:23 PM

Hello BarryMcKelvey,


We understand your iPhone 12 Pro Max is ringing while set to Silent. You’re in the right place, we’d be glad to assist in seeking a solution.


First restart your iPhone and see if the issue persists:

Restart your iPhone


Then check to see if certain contacts are set to "Emergency Bypass": 

Edit contacts on iPhone


If not, check and see if you have Back Tap set up following the steps here:

Use Back Tap on your iPhone


This could be set to override Silent Mode.


Let us know the results.


Take care.

336 replies

Apr 23, 2021 1:58 AM in response to hammy434

iPhone 12 max pro , I was at apple to fox my ringing problem on silent mode , they took the phone for 4 hour , they did. Many test , they erase everything , they told me the issue is fixed now , the iPhone passed all thr test , and sad new I put my phone on silent mode plus sleeping mode ! And on my day off !!!! Ringing a !!!! Thank you apple for ruined my day off !!!!! Seem you don’t care about your customers

Apr 23, 2021 1:59 AM in response to BarryMcKelvey

iPhone 12 max pro , I was at apple to fox my ringing problem on silent mode , they took the phone for 4 hour , they did. Many test , they erase everything , they told me the issue is fixed now , the iPhone passed all thr test , and sad new I put my phone on silent mode plus sleeping mode ! And on my day off !!!! Ringing a !!!! Thank you apple for ruined my day off !!!!! Seem you don’t care about your customers

Apr 23, 2021 2:57 AM in response to salvofromlondon

That's total BS! Apple knows they have a "Chip" issues on Millions & Millions of phones and cant replace or repair the phones until they get enough inventory.... Just my thought. I cant even get an appointment to the Genius Bar??? Apple makes me continue to use online service team. The Apple stores in Arizona only allows appointments with a personal shopper, or to pick up online orders "No Genius bar or customer service" "Apple's COVID-19 Rules"

Apr 23, 2021 8:12 AM in response to hammy434

I know it’s not optimal, but until there is a remedy from Apple, you might just need to turn your phone off when you go into a meeting or interview. I’m in law school and often have to turn my 12 Pro off when I’m in class to prevent a ton of embarrassment. I have an Apple Watch with cellular, so I still have an emergency connection with my kids and husband that way.

Apr 29, 2021 4:40 PM in response to BarryMcKelvey

I just had this issue today on 14.5. I have been having this problem for awhile now off and on since getting the iPhone 12 Pro max. After a reboot calls are silenced for a day or so and then randomly a call will ring through. It doesn't happen every time and not always the same contact. I also don't have any contacts set as priority to ring through silent mode. This really is unacceptable when the silent switch is set the phone shouldn't make a sound, even amber and weather alerts.

Apr 29, 2021 7:47 PM in response to Awilliams400

I’ve reset & have even wiped it completely and restored from iTunes (apple had me do it this way). An hour after my phone was reloaded, it rang on silent and dnd. I’m glad that worked for you, but it seems this is a software issue and apple has little to no interest in correcting. I have a new 12 pro coming tomorrow. Hoping that this one will work but not holding my breath.

May 10, 2021 3:38 PM in response to BarryMcKelvey

I purchased two iPhone 12 Max, one fir me and another for my wife. She’s not experiencing the same issue as I do. But my phone rings while on silent mode and put the ringer tone all the way to zero. It’s very annoying specially while sleeping at night that keeps me waking. I have restored it and see no changes at all. Currently it’s 14.4.2 versions and experience the issue since January. I’m going to take it to Apple store and see what they can do to fix it.

May 11, 2021 11:19 PM in response to eyob17

I’m having the same issue, took it to Apple Genius Bar wiped the phone, reinstalled and got the same issue. Phoned apple yesterday adviser said he hasn’t heard of the problem before and said to delete everything and set up as a new phone. Refused to do that because I know it won’t help. Just wish the advisers would say the truth.

I’ll try the reset later to see if that will help

May 12, 2021 12:45 AM in response to darren john smith

Go back just tell her you did everything she recommended and you still have the same issue. Let her know you know about the chip shortage Apple has in "China" do to COVID-19 and have been getting millions of sub standard chips. Bottom line you want her to replace the Phone. I sell stocks and spend 18 hrs. a day listing to all the financial news. See below plus Apple stock has not had a up day for a week, And keeps lowering the past 30 days.


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