iPhone 6 buzzing/rattling when vibrating

The one problem I was hoping not to have with my new iPhone 6 was a loud buzzing noise when vibrating. Well, I got it. An ugly internal buzz/rattle noise. It seems to be coming from the lower half of the phone. I had this same problem with my 4s. My 5 was perfect. Had a nice soft and smooth vibrate.

Anyone else having this problem? I mean isn't the point of vibrate to be able to alert you silently? Of the millions of iPhone 6 that were manufactured, did I really have to end up with this one? Sorry, I'm just annoyed. And I know there really isn't anything I can do about it except ask for a replacement.

iPhone 6, iOS 8

Posted on Sep 20, 2014 10:33 PM

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Nikeflight19

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Posted on Oct 12, 2014 10:44 PM

Had the same problem, I took in my phone to Genius Bar to have them take a look and they told me it was a loose vibrate motor. Instead of giving me a replacement they took my phone and fixed the problem. Now my phone is fix with no rattling buzzing and no cost because of the 90 day manufacturing warranty.

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Oct 4, 2014 4:06 AM in response to gbern

same problem here in Singapore. To reproduce the rattling sound,

1. press the home button just a bit harder

2. don't hold the lower half of the phone

3. toggle to silence mode via the switch

Feb 12, 2015 1:58 PM in response to gbern

SAme proplem on my new iphone 6 only

bugnaux

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May 22, 2015 10:42 PM in response to gbern

I have the same issue. Problem is am in Thailand, and the staff at the shop where I bought the phone is totally unresponsive. Iphone 6 makes a loud rattle sound when vibrating. Disappointed.

Feb 4, 2017 6:19 AM in response to gbern

I actually have an iPhone 6S running iOS 10, but I've always had he same problem. I noticed that the sound was actually coming from somewhere near the earpiece, and when I hole the earpiece down during vibrations, the sound stops.

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iPhone 6 buzzing/rattling when vibrating