beccaFlores

Q: Why isn't my volume working?

I Have tried everything such as resetting my phone, cleaning the openings, and adjusting the up/down volume buttons and my volume only works when headphones are plugged in. Any ideas?

iPhone 5s, iOS 7

Posted on Nov 19, 2014 4:22 PM

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Q: Why isn't my volume working?

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  • by pedro d,

    pedro d pedro d Nov 21, 2014 9:05 AM in response to beccaFlores
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    Nov 21, 2014 9:05 AM in response to beccaFlores

    Hello there, beccaFlores.

     

    Great job with the troubleshooting steps you've done so far. The following Knowledge Base article offers some great and thorough steps for troubleshooting sound issues on your iOS device:

     

    If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker - Apple Support

     

    Follow these steps and test the sound after each one.

    1. Go to Settings > Sounds and drag the Ringer And Alerts slider to turn the volume up.
    2. If you can hear sound from the speaker, then the speaker works. Continue with these steps to find the setting or switch that's affecting the sound. If you can't hear sound from the speaker, contact Apple Support.
    3. Make sure the Ring/Silent switch is set to ring. If you can see orange, it's set to silent.
      Ring/Silent switch
    4. Restart your device.
    5. Open an app that has music or sound effects. Adjust the volume with the volume buttons or the slider in Control Center.
    6. Go to Settings > Bluetooth and turn off Bluetooth.
    7. If there's still no sound, connect a headset. If you can hear sound through the headset, remove it and clear any dust or debris from the headset jack of your device.
    8. If the device is in a case, make sure that the case doesn't block the speaker.
    9. Use a brush to gently clear any debris from the speaker and Lightning connector (or 30-pin dock connector). The brush should be clean and dry and have soft bristles.
    10. Update your device to the latest version of iOS.

    If you followed these steps and still hear no sound or distorted sound, contact Apple Support.

     

    Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.

     

    Cheers,

    Pedro.