My iPhone 13 is making a constant static and crackling noise even when turned off and shut down

It’s just a constant static and crackling sound that started randomly yesterday. I was on FaceTime and a loud static sound could be heard from my phone speaker and then it stopped, but then it started again, and it did that one more time until I picked up the phone. The phone was on its side at the time with the charger in, and when I picked up the phone, the noise stopped and didn’t comeback until later that night where it just wouldn’t stop until the battery had died.

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 3, 2025 5:21 PM

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Posted on Jan 3, 2025 5:25 PM

Try a Forced Restart on the phone. Follow the instructions very carefully, as this is a bit tricky. (Hint.....ignore the "slider" when it appears and keep holding the Side button in until the Apple logo appears. This might take another 30 seconds.)


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


There are only 2 possible results when you perform a Forced Restart:


1) The phone returns to normal operation


If the phone continues to make the static noise......


2) There is a hardware problem with the phone that will need attention at the Apple Store (make an appointment) or take the phone to an authorized Apple Service shop.


You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using the link just below:


Find Locations

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Jan 3, 2025 5:25 PM in response to The_Guy102

Try a Forced Restart on the phone. Follow the instructions very carefully, as this is a bit tricky. (Hint.....ignore the "slider" when it appears and keep holding the Side button in until the Apple logo appears. This might take another 30 seconds.)


Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


There are only 2 possible results when you perform a Forced Restart:


1) The phone returns to normal operation


If the phone continues to make the static noise......


2) There is a hardware problem with the phone that will need attention at the Apple Store (make an appointment) or take the phone to an authorized Apple Service shop.


You can find a list of authorized service shops in your area using the link just below:


Find Locations

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