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Mute Button not Muting

Don't know if this has already been discussed. I for one do not like where the new mute button is. Moreover, the mute feature does not mute for any type of video play. What gives?

PC, Windows XP

Posted on Nov 22, 2010 1:56 PM

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Mar 10, 2011 7:16 PM in response to MLadd

Calm down children... You have it both ways now. I'm not sure where your statistics are from concerning the way you see your view as being the majority.... But it does seem to be that there was enough consumer interest to bring the screen lock back in a sort of a compromise, being it was stated in an article that "Mr Apple" said the screen lock was gone for good. What I would like to see is personality for iPad/iPhone where not only would it automatically turn off notifications, but could turn other apps ON dependent on your locale. Like the Android app will do. However, I like the fact that I can turn off notifications, because it is far to easy to turn the music, etc volume off by holding the volume control down for a second or two. I also like the ability to lock the orientation of the screen because of certain photo, drawing apps I use. One in particular if you move in a way that causes the screen to rotate will undo any changes that have been made if you have not saved it yet. That's my 2.342 cents worth

Jun 30, 2011 8:41 PM in response to DrSammmy

DrSammmy,


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Your review was rather harsh and, I feel, undeserved given the clear description of the subscription model at the App Store. I'd appreciate it if you'd give OptionPosition another chance. Perhaps edit your review? Few people are as prolific as you in writing reviews and it's unfortunate that you came down so hard on this new App.


Peter

Dec 12, 2012 6:41 AM in response to mikec867

Interesting discussion... Frankly, I think the mute function of the switch is BROKEN. Why? Because in the system settings the word "mute" is selected. Not mute some things but not other things unless it's a game and then only on weekends or whatever. If Apple wants its devices to be simple enough to use without a manual then system settings should do what they say next to the switch. Mute means NO SOUND to me. I know I am not the only person who might think this way; no way am I dim-witted enough to claim everyone feels the same way about ANYTHING. If that switch setting doesn't mute then it should state what it does do. And that action should be consistent across the device as it is located in system settings. And as for the people who say these boards should be helpful and not critical I have this point to make to the original poster: you are correct, the mute function of the external switch doesn't mute all sound, only some sounds some of the time. It silences most system-related sounds but typically has no effect on things playing music or video. It is mislabeled in the settings dialog and this needs to be addressed promptly by Apple to make it easier for users to understand exactly what the switch really does.

Sep 2, 2013 1:10 AM in response to mikec867

Just found this discussion on the iPad Mute Button, and have to add my opinion.


We made an app for a customer that plays videos. When the user mutes the iPad with the mute button, the sound of the videos is off, when he unmutes the iPad, the sound is on. Well, that is exactly what i expect it to be.


BUT, whe the user mutes his iPad and plays a video over the website the sound i s ON???? Furthermore if he starts the YouTube App and watches a video, the sound is also ON. What the F*ck???


So some people say that the sound of the videos in our app don´t work, because they have their iPad always muted without recognising it.

How TF shall i explain this to our customer?


This solution for the mute button is so unapple, Steve Jobs would fire you all for that.

If mute, the MUTE!!!, if not, then NOT!!! Everything else is completely unlogic.

Mute Button not Muting

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