Why is my iPhone ear speaker muffled and only works on speakerphone?

The ear speaker is very muffled i’ve tried cleaning it but now i can only call people on speaker phone and have to cover up top speaker whenever watching a video.


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Original Title: iPhone 13 ear Speaker muffled

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 4, 2025 7:16 PM

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Posted on Jun 4, 2025 7:33 PM

Hello!


First force restart your iPhone: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If that didn’t help, follow the instructions in this Support Article: If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker - Apple Support


Have a great day!

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