Hi misolvr
welcome top the Apple (user-to-user) Community!
Re: " ... no matter how much I delete it the “ear” control center button keeps popping up.
How do I remove it permanently? I’ll delete it and it will just re-add itself".
Am no expert in this area, yet your question certainly deserves some response.
Wondering if there is another hearing setting in place that is influencing the appearance of the "ear" button in Control Centre.
Eg: If used, hearing devices may automatically reconnect to iPhone whenever they turn on.
If set, you may be able to turn off "show in Control Centre"
look in Settings > Accessibility, then scroll down to the Hearing section.
> Hearing Devices > MFi Hearing Devices.
or See: Use hearing devices with iPhone - Apple Support
You may want to check other Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual
or See how to: Adjust audio settings on iPhone - Apple Support
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Re: "I just redid my control center"
If you still need help: Apple Support's article for iOS18 (link below):
gives tips on how to: Use and customize Control Center on iPhone - Apple Support
or
if needed: you may want to reach out to Apple's Accessibility Team:
Eg: Apple's Accessibility Support Website (info. / support / contact options etc)
(NB: You can "Get Support" from the link at the bottom of their website:)
Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support
If you want to send feedback to Apple:
To provide feedback about an accessibility feature on an Apple product, email the Accessibility team: accessibility@apple.com
All the best :-)