Ringer switch - turn off permanently with superglue?

Since this is a user to user support forum, and Apple does not participate here, the only way to get Apple to know that you feel this needs to be addressed is through their feedback page here, http://www.apple.com/feedback/iphone.html

yes I super glued my volume buttons and also the ringer on/off. so far it works great. I let it dry upside down so the glue didn't go into the phone. no more turning off my ringer by accident or turning the volume all the way down by accident in my pocket. I can't believe Apple still has the buttons placed on the side of the iPhone 6 where you naturally have to hold them to turn the power off.

I realize this is 2 years later but maybe someone can use my answer. I just put a piece of tape on it. I use a rubber bumper type case so it is covered by the case. I was always missing calls because I accidentally turned the switch off. Seriously Apple needs to address this issue. At a minimum put a notification on the screen that the switch is set to off.

That would not be my first option, and you're free to do as you please.

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I think apple has added an option weather to use your turn off ringer as a silent-general mode or as to lock the orientation so you may actually try to figure it out.

I find the mute switch incredible useful. I use it to mute my phone multiple times every day - in meetings, restaurants, theaters and so forth. That way I don't have to turn the phone off or alter my volume settings, just click the mute on or off as needed.

You could look into a case. Many iphone cases are of thick enough material that the side controls are effectively recessed in cutouts making it much harder to accidentally bump any of them. I use a Sena leather folio case and I have never accidentally tripped the mute switch.

p.s. Or maybe try a full cover case, like an otter box defender, where all external controls are behind covers?

Hi Snowywebb,

don't worry about carl i honestly thought he was being an A$$, unfortunately you can't delete this

because of your parkinsons disease an otter box would not be ideal for you but you can try a regular case that won't be so bulky but try a hard cover so when you put it in your pocket it won't turn it int

Snowywebb,

I may have a compromising solution to your problem, at hand. I've been a fan of Spigen cases for a while now, and had ordered a Neo Hybrid EX Metal case for my 6Plus, last year. Loved the case and I will tell you, with the case installed, the rocker switch is nigh impossible to switch back and forth. I'm linking you to a video where you can see for yourself. Fast forward to 2:04 to see the switch. The cases, or bumpers, is what they really are, come in all of the colors the phones come in, and I believe I paid no more than $20 for mine from Amazon.com

Here is the link to order one, you select the color.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00NCF7TIG/ref=ya_aw_od_pi?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Watch this video. 2:04 shows the switch

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=35kkosS8FpE

snowywebb wrote:

Thank you for your kind response....

I have tried various types of cases with previous iPhones with varied success but the 6 Plus seems a lot more prone to this issue, because it seems to be a lot more flexible.

As I mentioned to Michael I have tried a rigid Spigen shell case but there was enough flex between the phone and the case to turn on the Ringer silencer.

What I find ridiculous is the fact that despite being aware of the issue (its something that has been discussed online in various forums for years), not only will Apple not address it, I believe the guidelines App creators have to work with forbids the approval by Apple of any App that could be used to disable it.

The Superglue option is looking more and more attractive..

Those are not mere guidelines that forbid other apps from modifying core functions of iOS. That is a rigid part of the entire iOS security model. Since no 3rd party app has access to nor can modify any core functions, there is very little to no possibility of malicious code taking advantage of core functions, or inadvertently fubar'ing core functions. Imagine if some app was able to modify the ring vibrate functions, and some clueless programmer did something that disabled all call notifications? People would be livid about that. Not to mention it would make the vetting of software for the App Store a nightmare for Apple.

Before I'd permanently glue a switch, what about trying a small piece of vinyl or other thick tape over the switch, then put it in a full rigid case? Or find a rigid case that completely recesses the switch, and glue a piece of plastic over the outside of the slot in the case so the switch cannot be accessed, but your phone does not have a permanent and possibly warranty voiding modifications. If you get a little creative, I'm sure you could find a case that could be modified to shield the switch without having to alter the phone itself.

I honestly believe this is what you're looking for. The case will not move once it's installed. Make sure you order the metal case. On that Amazon website, when you choose a color, make sure you pick the color with the NHEX(M) the "M" is the metal case. I don't know why when you go to select the color, it allows you to select the other colors at the bottom. That's a plastic version of the case, and it will break after removing it 2-3 times. I have the metal case and it's perfect.