IOS 5.1.1. update bug (Volume Control)

I'm having the same issue and I need my phone this week. Have any of you tried installing an older update?

you can not "roll back" the iPhons iOS.

The fact that deleting a plist file solved my problem completely indicates that for MANY PEOPLE this is merely a software issue.

Same problem as you guys.

No volume slider

Sounds menu works fine

Volume buttons not responsive

Tried cleaning dock port

Works with headphones

I deleted the plist file and voila. Everything was back to normal. So I highly doubt that this is a hardware issue. Maybe it's the software making the hardware over sensitive?

OK. I was told by the guys at the Apple store that moisture had got in to the phone causing the docking tabs to oxidise and a short has since happened. I use my iPhone lot when jogging so it's a possibility. Just wondering if any of you listen to music whilst working out?

They are telling me that i need to apy to replace the phone. i live in Bangkok and it's more than the $149 you guys are being quoted!

This *****!

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All because deleting the plist file solves the problem doesn't indiate that this is merely a software issue. The removal of the plist file also removes functionality of some accessories (as mentioned in the tutorial videos on YouTube) and it would be my guess it will specifically removes audio functionality of accessories that route audio away from the phone. Deleting the file most likely simply disables this functionality.

It maybe that something in the 5.1.1 update has changed something so this problem can occur more easily, but the fact that so many have reported that throroughly cleaning the dock connector resolves the problem shows that it may well be a hardware issue as well — or indeed dust or water damage which has shorted something.

My guess it maybe a combination of the two.

I just tried the following: plugged the VGA-connector that I have for my iPad 1 into my iPhone 4s. Then had sound. pulled it out slowly sound stayed on but then disappered after 10 seconds. after second try it worked longer. still have sound.

Had the same problem with one of our users.

Problem ended up being dirt/lint/build-up on the connector on the bottom of the iPhone. Cleaned it with compressed air and started working immediately.

Hope this helps.

Can someone PLEASE tell me that if it is dirt then how does it only happen when it updated o 5.1.1?

Also can someone show/tell me what part pf the connector should be focused on when cleaning? I will try the conpressed air.

Not sure which part to focus on, but the area is so small just spray the whole thing. A 2~3 second spray fixed it in my case.

Not sure why it happened only on 5.1.1. In my case the user broke the phone and we did a restore on a spare so it was specific to the spare hardware.

For sure. Apple store told me water damage yet nothing was wrong until that update which I coincidentally updated at apple store! Glad I didn't buy a new one like they tried convincing me too and I am finally getting some answers here! Same thing I've heard in all these posts, no sound, no volume bar and no ringer up/down bar!!! Grr

That's all I ever used too. Did you ever get the problem fixed??

I have just solved the issue by using a tooth brush. It was the docking connector that had some dust causing this intermittent annoying bug.

So I just tried that and still nothing. I just find it strange so many with the same problem after this update, makes no sense. What email do I write to and has anyone been given a response yet?

Toothbrush worked for me too :) :)

5 day old iPhone 4s brand new out the box. Came with IOS 4 speakers worked fine. Updated to latest IOS 5 as you do, and speakers do not work!!

Tried all the things people mentioned including the toothbrush and no luck!

iPhone has Definatley not had any water damage!!

The is clearly a software fault in the latest update!

Apple please investigate and resolve, otherwise this iPhone will be changed to a Samsung Galaxy!!