Can't hear received calls on iPhone 12 Pro Max

Hi, I recently upgraded to 14.3 on my iPhone 12 max, when receiving calls I can’t hear the caller at all via the ear speaker or if you press the speaker button. If I hang up and ring them back there are no issues. Anyone have any suggestions?



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Posted on Dec 20, 2020 10:30 AM

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Posted on Feb 28, 2021 9:36 PM

I have tried the following and one of them solved the problem - for the last 2 weeks it is working fine:

  1. Reset network settings (this did not help by its own - temporary solution)
  2. Remove all BT devices and add again when needed
  3. Turnoff VoLTE


I do not have 5G in my region yet. Therefore I do not see the option all together. The reason I am writing this is because some as written that this happens when 5G is turned on, but seems like it was not the case for me.


This is for sure either a GSM radio issue or an OS issue. Hopefully it is the latter and Apple pushes a patch for it.


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Jun 7, 2021 9:42 AM in response to C4hdt

I have the same problem. Began 2 weeks ago. If someone calls and leaves a message, no message appears - just dead air and no text either. I use this phone for work and for a home based business so this is very bad. I have had luck with turning the phone off and on but it should not happen. I've had iPhones from the time they came out and have never had a problem with any of them. I noticed a new upgrade last night so was hoping it was fixed - nope - still happening today. There is no problem when I make the call.

Jan 22, 2021 1:11 PM in response to MichelleT18

This started for me today with my iphone 6. I recently updated software to 12.5.1. A call was dropped first and now I cannot connect to calls. After ringing there is no sound. It resolved for a few minutes after turning airplane mode on and then off, but started again right away. This appears to be an Apple problem rather than a fios problem.


My phone is inoperable.


Nancy

Jan 22, 2021 4:08 PM in response to MichelleT18

It happens on every phone call but only inbound calls.

I can make a phone call and everything's perfect when I initiate the call only.

it only has issues if receiving calls. doesn't matter if on speaker phone if I hold my phone to my ear or if I use Bluetooth.

I suspect only since the update was done.

please help. This is discouraging. All of my stuff is apple.

Feb 4, 2021 1:59 AM in response to C4hdt

I’m having the same problem with an iPhone 12. It’s been to apple to be checked and they replaced the phone. Worked fine yesterday. Today it is back to the same issue. I use this phone for work so very embarrassing to have to keep calling people back after turning off and back on. When is it going to be resolved or is apple refunding all iPhone 12 purchases as these are not fit for business use.

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