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How to fix muffled earpiece sound on iPhone 13?

My iphone 13 earpiece is sounding muffled when on a call,only on calls,not necessarily on the dial app,instagram and any other calling service also,it sounds good on apps or when listening to music




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Original Title: earpiece sounds muffled after spilling sauce on it

Posted on Jun 16, 2025 5:50 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2025 7:28 AM

I would advise you to make a appointment at your local Apple Genius Bar. They can run diagnostics to determine exactly what damage that spilled sauce caused and if it can be repaired. Good luck.


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