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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Feb 17, 2021 6:03 AM in response to C4hdt

Hi, I have an I phone 12 Mini and am suffering from the same problem. Has anyone resolved the issue? I have just gone through a diagnostic test with apple support. They could not figure out what was causing this, therefore recommended taking the phone to an apple store. In the UK, all stores are closed due to Covid, so this is not really helpful.


Any thoughts/help?

Mar 5, 2021 7:10 AM in response to C4hdt

When answering incoming calls there is no sound in my speaker and the caller can’t hear me. The issue started Wednesday 3/3/21. When calling back there are no issues. I have had the device for 1 week exactly.

I have tried to reboot the device, turning of bluetooth, resetting the network and a lot of other stuff. Nothing works.

A have seen that Apple support suggest removing the screen protector. Please elaborate on how that is to help resolve the problem as it is only incoming calls that are affected.

What can be the issue?

Please Apple - Be serious when responding. I expect your answer to nach the quality of your products

Mar 16, 2021 7:02 PM in response to C4hdt

It happened with my iPhone 6s after using it for more than 2 years. At first, I couldn’t hear when I make calls or receive calls. After trying for 2-3 times, I could hear it again. There was no fault in my speaker or mic.

so I changed to iPhone 11 Pro Max and the same problem is now happening. It’s only been 1.5 years. We had to pay a lot of money for iPhone and wtf is that?

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