iPhone 17 Pro Max bottom speaker cuts out completely after a few seconds

The bottom speaker on my iPhone 17 Pro Max keeps cutting out completely after a few seconds. I've already completely restored my iPhone and reinstalled iOS 26.1, but nothing has changed. What could be the problem?


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iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Nov 5, 2025 3:06 AM

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Posted on Nov 5, 2025 4:10 AM

Does it work, if you erase the iPhone and set it up as a new device, without any backup data?

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings using a computer - Apple Support


In case it still happens after that, it's definitively time to contact Apple and get it diagnosed and serviced.


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