Can’t hear calls on hand held speaker

Can only hear calls on IPhone 12 speakerphone

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Apr 19, 2023 2:56 PM

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Posted on Apr 21, 2023 11:40 AM

Hello StarCrea,


If your receiver speakers no longer works, here's some basic steps you can try:


1. Remove all screen protectors, films, or cases from your device. 
2. Check the speaker opening to see if it's blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver isn't blocked or dirty. 
3. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush. Make sure that the brush is clean and dry.
4. 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.
5. 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.


If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker


If the speaker is still not working, you can find available service options for the device here: iPhone Repair & Service


Take care!

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Apr 21, 2023 11:40 AM in response to StarCrea

Hello StarCrea,


If your receiver speakers no longer works, here's some basic steps you can try:


1. Remove all screen protectors, films, or cases from your device. 
2. Check the speaker opening to see if it's blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver isn't blocked or dirty. 
3. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush. Make sure that the brush is clean and dry.
4. 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.
5. 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.


If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker


If the speaker is still not working, you can find available service options for the device here: iPhone Repair & Service


Take care!

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