Locking phone Volume on Apple iPhone 8

I’ve read there is no way to lock the volume. My 91 yr old father somehow keeps turning the volume way down, so he has no way of knowing/hearing that we’re calling, other than seeing a missed call. Is there any work arounds or hacks?

Any ideas appreciated.

Posted on Dec 6, 2021 10:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 6, 2021 11:56 PM

Lock the ringer and alert volumes in Settings

Go to Settings .
Tap Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).
Turn off Change with Buttons.

Try, "change with buttons" option, [Disabled]

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SravanKrA

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Dec 6, 2021 11:56 PM in response to SteveLeach

Lock the ringer and alert volumes in Settings

Go to Settings .
Tap Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).
Turn off Change with Buttons.

Try, "change with buttons" option, [Disabled]

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