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redha97 Author

Level 1

4 points

answering calls

sometimes i can’t answer my call even i try to slide the button but nothing happen like screen is blocked and that happen just when someone call me and my iphone was on my pocket ( iphone 12 pro max)

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Dec 3, 2021 1:07 AM

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Volume button not working during calls Hello Everyone! Do you guys facing an issue like, when you call to anyone and place the phone on your ear then try to volume up and down but the key’s doesn’t work during call? You have to unplace the phone from your ears to change then volume… like, you can’t change volume when the screen is off because of proximity sensor… You have to take the phone far from your ears so that you can change the volume and place the phone again on your ears… this problem is happening after iOS 16… It wasn’t there at iOS 15
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SravanKrA

Level 10

454,198 points

Dec 3, 2021 1:11 AM in response to redha97

Restart your iPhone or iPad. Make sure that your screen is clean and free of any debris or water. ... If your screen works after removing an accessory, try using a different outlet, cable, or charger. Remove any cases or screen protectors.

If the screen isn't working on your iPhone or iPad - Apple ...

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