Hello Crazy_6,
Thanks for participating in the Apple Support Communities.
It appears that your iPad is behaving like headphones are connected, but they are not. I understand that this can be a frustrating situation.
Restarting your iPad and checking the volume settings were good steps, and here is what I'd try next in this situation:
- Make sure the Ring/Silent switch is set to ring. If you can see orange, it's set to silent.
- Open an app that has music or sound effects. Adjust the volume with the volume buttons or the slider in Control Center.
- ... If you can hear sound through the headset, remove it and clear any dust or debris from the headset jack of your device.
- If the device is in a case, make sure that the case doesn't block the speaker.
- 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.
- 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.
From:
If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch speaker - Apple Support
All the best,
Jeremy