iPhone 14 Pro Max audio issues

I too have issues with sound as sudden reduces the volume while listening to music with full volume,still my iPhone 14 pro max is with issues with output volume having less sound than before or with original audio level. And when I turn the volume in full , I hear distortion of music in the speakers with less audio unlike before.

Doogy858 Said:

"iPhone 14 Pro Max audio issues: Has anyone had issues with the volume on the phone suddenly lowering down to near non-hearable content on the new iPhone 14 Pro Max? [...]This has happened on Audible while listening to books as well as TikTok and music. The event is sudden and unpredictable."

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No. I have not come across this issue.

For reference...

Troubleshooting iPhone Audio:

A Few Links that May Help:

• If you Hear No Sound or Distorted Sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch Speaker - Apple Support

• If the Microphones on your iPhone aren't Working - Apple Support



• Control Audio Playback on AirPods with iPhone - Apple Support

• Adjust Audio and Visual Settings on iPhone - Apple Support

• Adjust the Volume on iPhone - Apple Support

• Volume Output: If you Can't Hear a Person on a Call or Voicemail or if the Sound isn't Clear on your iPhone - Apple Support

• Volume Input: if your Microphone isn’t Working or People Can’t Hear you While you’re on a Call -Apple Support

Hello Doogy858,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

Do you currently have the Reduce Loud Sounds setting enabled?

"Reduce loud headphone sounds in Settings

1. Go to Settings , then tap Sounds & Haptics (iPhone 7 and later) or Sounds (earlier models).
2. Tap Headphone Safety.
3. Turn on Reduce Loud Sounds, then drag the slider.
4. iPhone analyzes your headphone audio and reduces any sound above the level you set."

More details can be found here: Use headphone audio level features on iPhone

If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? Does this only happen with CarPlay? Also, what is your exact iOS version?

Cheers!

Am having the exact same issue. Phone worked good for about a month then all of sudden this issue has arose. Doesn’t seem to happen when plugged and in and fully powered but notice it gets worse as the battery life drops.

regretting my choice moving from a Samsung to an iPhone.

also tried the Face ID thing that the previous poster suggested and it doesn’t solve the issue.

The latest software update addressed the CarPlay volume issue, however it brough other problems with it:

1) Bluetooth - my hearing devices constantly lose connectivity (sometimes one hearing device and then sometimes there other) - I never had this problem before?

2) Answering calls - I am unable to answer MS Teams calls when the screen is locked?

3) GPS - the GPS on both Apple and Google Maps could not connect resulting in the phone having to be rebooted while of driving (nice safety hazard for an expensive phone)?

I have an iPhone 14 Pro Max, which I have had for 2 weeks now, and quite frankly I am very disappointed in my cash purchase. I would not recommend this product - just too many "bug" issues

I am experiencing similar issues as at Doogy858 following the 16.1 update with phone calls and Zoom meetings. Have had this problem on both wifi and cellular data. I have also had more problems with my iPhone 14 pro than previous iPhones; not sure if it is software or hardware. I do not have the same issue on my iPad running os 16.1.

Have to agree with Doogy858. I am having exact same issue with random audio drops vs reductions in volume. Thought it was Bluetooth issue at first but now it happens with audio through the speaker. Very weird and has never happened before on any other iPhone. Would appreciate any assistance.

apple software is so full of bugs. Always announce ‘best’ but actually is ‘worst’

since the release of 16 version my mail Apple app number of message bubble notification on the app and library reflect different numbers per the attached (mail app 12 and library reflects 10?).

wifi calling with the iPhone pro max is unstable, whether using teams of FaceTime.

a real disappointment and will not consider Apple products in the future. I rely on call stability as that is a fundamental of a phone, apparently not for an iPhone?

I experienced lost GPS signal issues again today and have intermittently dropped WiFi calls or patch’s of lost conversation.

i have had the phone for a month now and hope I can return it for a refund. It can’t even handle basics like making a phone call - one has to make numerous attempts with some calls having no audio but the timer is running?

seriously dissatisfied and disappointed.

where / how to arrange a cash refund?

I can hardly hear anyone that calls me in the car with the new iphone 14 pro max, apparently they can hear me fine. I need help as I use my phone for work in the car all the time. I am sure there must be a setting somewhere?

Following a call with Apple it seems that uninstalling and reinstalling the Zoom App resolved my issues; identified via remote diagnostics. I use the Zoom App for meetings as well as phone calls. I also spent 24 hours with wifi calling turned off, though turning it back on did not bring back the same issues.