iPhone 17 typing sound issue

I recently bought an iphone 17.


When I type something, the sound of the typing is not consistent. More specifically, the sound of the first letter is noticeably louder than the rest. I have restarted my phone, updated the software, and I’ve waited for the issue to disappear on its own for a week too, yet the problem is still present.


It may sound trivial to some of you, but to me it’s a deal-breaker.


Hope somebody can help me.

Posted on Feb 17, 2026 5:31 AM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2026 9:54 AM

sngwn wrote:

I think I have tried almost everything that I can possibly try. You are aware of this specific issue that I’m referring to, right?

So, when I start typing, the typing sound for the very first letter that I type is louder (noticeably) than the rest. I’m pretty sure it’s a bug/glitch, (and I have waited over a week for it to be gone), but have no idea what Apple Korea’s gonna say tomorrow.

I’m worried because I literally cannot use my new phone with this bug. I think I want to request for a different phone (same iphone 17) if this issue doesn’t disappear, but not sure if Apple’s gonna accept that.

I honestly didn't have a clue what you were referring to. But in checking my phone, it appears the first letter typed in a new sentence, is slightly louder. If this is what you're referring to, it's likely intentional and while you may not like the word, trivial, in the scheme of things in life to be concerned about. By all means take your phone to your closest Apple Store Genius Bar and demonstrate this to Apple. But I suspect the outcome will be it's normal, not a defect and something you'll get used to.


I've been on this forum daily for more than 15 years and I think you're the first person I've ever seen point this out or be bothered by it. If the typing sound is really that annoying to you, turn it off. You can do that in Settings > Sounds & Haptics > Keyboard Feedback - turn Sound off.

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Feb 17, 2026 11:09 PM in response to lobsterghost1

With all due respect, I hear that you wouldn’t care about this, but this is about me and my iphone usage so.


Just spoke to an Apple agent, looks like I have to visit the Apple store to demonstrate it myself, which I will do.


One thing I’m pretty sure about is that it’s an error. I don’t think Apple intended this, but yes, many people wouldn’t care.

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