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The bottom speakers of my iPhone suddenly stopped working. all sound comes from the speaker above the screen. What could be the reason?

Posted on May 14, 2023 11:53 AM

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Posted on May 16, 2023 4:30 PM

Greetings maxinsect,


If you are unable to hear sound from your speakers, these steps may help:


  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


Be sure to visit the link to learn additional steps.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.


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May 16, 2023 4:30 PM in response to maxinsect

Greetings maxinsect,


If you are unable to hear sound from your speakers, these steps may help:


  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


Be sure to visit the link to learn additional steps.


We hope this helps!


Sincerely.


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