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My sound stopped working on my iPhone 4s. I checked settings, sounds, ringers etc and everything show it as being on. The only thing that works is the vibrate. So my phone doesn't ring. Only vibrates. My alarm clock doesnt even acknowledge sound at all ?
iPhone 4S, iOS 5.1.1
Sounds like your iphone "thinks" that you have your earphones/earbus inserted. That's why you aren't hearing any sounds. Try pushing and pulling the jack in and out numerous times. This has happened on my 4s several times. If that does not do it, try blowing into the hole to try to dislodge any debris that might be in the hole, itself.
Good luck.
thanks for the tip slbge60 ! things are working at present.
Thanks, thanks and more thanks! Your suggestion worked!
Worked for me too! Thanks for the tip!
Hey thanks heaps. It worked. These forums are so helpful !
My iPhone fell in the snow after taking pictures, I put it in my pocket straight away because my gloves were wet.
When I came inside the same thing happened.
I put it in my earphones again and again and it worked after a while. Thanks for the tip!
I googled "why does my sound stop working sometimes" and was immediately directed to this site - had no clue it existed - my sound does this quite often - no music, no alarm, no ringtones - yet all my settings are completely fine.
I read your comment slbgeo60, try the jack numerous times and BOOM - problem fixed.
THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS SIMPLE FIX. I'm sure there's more behind it but i just don't have time to go into an Apple store only to hear "you need a new phone" so ONCE AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR THIS SIMPLE FIX!!!!
Jenn
You are welcome. Sometimes we forget that there are two possible sides to an issue....software AND hardware. Hardware can often be a victim of dust, sunlilight, vibration or just about anything tangible (pocket lint, for another). I am just glad that I was able to help.
Peace...Steve
Hi my phone is still not working. It has sounds when I tried picking ringtones, alarm is also working and call except for message alert and music. can you help me? I tried plugging and unplugging I also blew it but still didn't work. Help please
Hi my phone is still not working. It has sounds when I tried picking ringtones, alarm is also working and call except for message alert and music. can anyone help me? I tried plugging and unplugging I also blew it but still didn't work. Help please
My sound is not working on my 4s iPhone. I have checked settings and still doesn't work.
