Speakerphone issues after updating

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Speakerphone issues after updating

I once thought it was a fluke when daughters speaker function quit working after update, then the same thing happened to my wife, and now, I am the latest victim. Apple, there has to be something that is happening when you do the update, and then the speaker doesn’t work and the mic doesn’t work. Can make calls via apple watch or vehicle, but cannot have other party gear me when using only the phone. What is the issue here?

I've been an “Apple” junkie for almost 20 years, watches for family, MacBooks, iPhones & iPads. But I am literally going to have to rethink my choices, if every time you update for a watch, then the phone has issues and the only solution I am told, “purchase a new iPhone “?!

Does anyone know what is going on?

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Posted on Sep 2, 2021 6:49 PM

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Answer 1

shoeluvr13

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Sep 7, 2021 7:33 PM in response to CatD6C

Sounds like the AudioIC hardware issue that happens to iPhone 7 models from impacts, drops, etc over time. You can:

Do an out-of-warranty replacement of your iPhone.
Trade in your iPhone towards a new one.
Find a competent 3rd party repair site that can do the soldering repairs need, but no guarantees. Also, if you go this route Apple may refuse service on your iPhone in the future.

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shoeluvr13

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Sep 8, 2021 12:08 PM in response to CatD6C

This audio issue for iPhone 7 models after an update has been going on since iOS 12 so yes, it is a coincidence for your families even if it don’t seem that way.

They don’t slow iPhones down, that’s a myth.

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shoeluvr13

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Sep 3, 2021 10:47 AM in response to CatD6C

What model iPhone’s?

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CatD6C Author

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Sep 7, 2021 10:23 PM in response to shoeluvr13

I would entertain the drop/impact idea, if it weren’t for the fact mine was assuredly never dropped, along with, each of these failed within days of doing an update. I hope not, but has me scratching my head on this. My disconcerted thought is; is this like how they could slow phones down, prompting a replacement?

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shoeluvr13

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Sep 9, 2021 7:38 AM in response to CatD6C

No they didn’t admit to slowing down iPhones. They admitted that they prevent shut downs for iPhones when the battery is degraded significantly and when people complained they built an option to turn that feature off.

Should they have immediately been more transparent and how the feature works? Yes.

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