iPhone speaker sound is muffled

How can i fix the problem with.... Low volume n muffled sound when playing music


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iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 19, 2021 5:27 AM

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Posted on Oct 20, 2021 7:38 AM

Hello heston97,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you're hearing low and muffled sound when playing music on your iPhone. We'd like to help!


The article that you came from, If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker, is a great resource for the issue you're experiencing.


"Check your sound settings

If your device has a Ring/Silent switch, move the switch forward—toward the device's display—so that orange isn't showing. If you're using an iPad, you can also swipe down from the top-right corner to view Control Center and make sure that Silent Mode is off. 

Open Settings > Do Not Disturb and make sure that Do Not Disturb is off.

Clean your receivers and speakers

Remove all screen protectors, films, or cases from your device. Check the speaker opening to see if it's blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver is not blocked or dirty. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush. Make sure that the brush is clean and dry.

 

Check the sound on your device

Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker might need service. Contact Apple Support for iPhoneiPad, or iPod touch.

 

Try making a call

If you hear sound, try making a call with your iPhone and turn on speakerphone. On iPad or iPod touch, make a FaceTime call. If you still can't hear, or hear static or crackling, then your network or reception could be the issue. Try to call again later, or from a different location.

FaceTime isn't available in all countries or regions."


Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!


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Oct 20, 2021 7:38 AM in response to heston97

Hello heston97,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities!

If we understand your post correctly, you're hearing low and muffled sound when playing music on your iPhone. We'd like to help!


The article that you came from, If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker, is a great resource for the issue you're experiencing.


"Check your sound settings

If your device has a Ring/Silent switch, move the switch forward—toward the device's display—so that orange isn't showing. If you're using an iPad, you can also swipe down from the top-right corner to view Control Center and make sure that Silent Mode is off. 

Open Settings > Do Not Disturb and make sure that Do Not Disturb is off.

Clean your receivers and speakers

Remove all screen protectors, films, or cases from your device. Check the speaker opening to see if it's blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver is not blocked or dirty. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush. Make sure that the brush is clean and dry.

 

Check the sound on your device

Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed, your speaker might need service. Contact Apple Support for iPhoneiPad, or iPod touch.

 

Try making a call

If you hear sound, try making a call with your iPhone and turn on speakerphone. On iPad or iPod touch, make a FaceTime call. If you still can't hear, or hear static or crackling, then your network or reception could be the issue. Try to call again later, or from a different location.

FaceTime isn't available in all countries or regions."


Let us know if you have any questions.

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care!


Oct 20, 2021 5:00 PM in response to mario49

That's so far,I tryed :

*cleaning the speakers on the phone....same problem

  • try moving eing/silence switch on the side of my device iphone 11 no progress same muffled noise on both speakers which is located on the bottom right and the speaker at the front at the top notch...
  • Also try adjusting audio volume by balancing it left and right
  • I checked for updates phone is up to date
  • Try performing a reset

Problem still exist.


  • Try turning of the eq in settings

  • Go to Settings > Sounds (or Settings > Sounds & Haptics), and drag the Ringer and Alerts slider back and forth a few times. If you don't hear any sound, or if your speaker button on the Ringer and Alerts slider is dimmed,





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