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How to unsilence the volume

How to unsilence the volume

iPhone SE, iOS 16

Posted on Feb 18, 2023 5:06 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2023 8:10 PM

To unsilence the volume on an iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Check the physical ring/silent switch on the side of your iPhone. If it is set to silent mode (the orange bar is visible), move the switch to the off position so the orange bar is not visible.
  2. Press the Volume Up button on the left side of your iPhone to increase the volume.
  3. Check the volume level in Settings by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics. Move the Ringer and Alerts slider to the right to increase the volume.
  4. If you are trying to play media (such as music or videos), check the volume level within the media app you are using. Use the on-screen volume controls to increase the volume.

If none of these solutions work, there may be an issue with your iPhone's hardware or software. You can try restarting your iPhone by holding down the Side button (or Sleep/Wake button) until the "slide to power off" slider appears, and then sliding the slider to the right to turn off your iPhone. Then, hold down the Side button again until the Apple logo appears to turn your iPhone back on. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Apple support or visit an Apple Store for further assistance.

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Feb 18, 2023 8:10 PM in response to Mel77taz

To unsilence the volume on an iPhone, follow these steps:

  1. Check the physical ring/silent switch on the side of your iPhone. If it is set to silent mode (the orange bar is visible), move the switch to the off position so the orange bar is not visible.
  2. Press the Volume Up button on the left side of your iPhone to increase the volume.
  3. Check the volume level in Settings by going to Settings > Sounds & Haptics. Move the Ringer and Alerts slider to the right to increase the volume.
  4. If you are trying to play media (such as music or videos), check the volume level within the media app you are using. Use the on-screen volume controls to increase the volume.

If none of these solutions work, there may be an issue with your iPhone's hardware or software. You can try restarting your iPhone by holding down the Side button (or Sleep/Wake button) until the "slide to power off" slider appears, and then sliding the slider to the right to turn off your iPhone. Then, hold down the Side button again until the Apple logo appears to turn your iPhone back on. If the problem persists, you may need to contact Apple support or visit an Apple Store for further assistance.

How to unsilence the volume

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