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iPhone X Ring Volume Low

Why does the ringer volume not increase when I attempt to use Ringer Up volume button or in the Settings?


Also, why does the ringer volume go very low after the first ring and we are not able to increase the volume so it stays louder?


1) When attempting to use the volume up button to increase the Ringer volume it increases the Volume for the sound but NOT the Ringer.


2) When I receive a call the volume is low and goes even lower on subsequent rings.


TROUBLESHOOTING:

I would change the ringer to/from silent then press the up button in an attempt to increase the ringer volume but it only increases the Volume for the sound (ie; music) but NOT the Ringer. The Ringer screen would pop up but it's immediately replaced with the Volume screen.


I went to Settings>Sounds & Haptics>Ringer and Alerts and increased the slider button to max (the sound would ring very loud). I also turned ON Change with Buttons (*the volume of the ringer and alerts can be adjusted using the volume buttons) but the Ringer volume would still be low when I would make a test call.


I spoke with 3 other iPhone X owners and when we performed a test call they, too, had the same issue.


UPDATE: After adjusting and readjusting the volume in the Settings for the ringer and turning the ringer ON/OFF on my iPhone X it suddenly began to ring normally with an incoming call. HOWEVER, the other 3 iPhone X's still have the very low ringing issue when a call comes in despite trying to fiddle with the settings as I did.

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iPhone X, iOS 11.1, null

Posted on Nov 7, 2017 4:05 PM

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Yes, it works for me too! Thanks for the helpful tips. I thought I had a faulty X. Lol

Posted on Dec 2, 2017 7:23 AM

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Dec 22, 2017 11:17 AM in response to iphonicman

I had same issue. But what I found is that it may actually be iPhones feature. When you are holding it in your hand the ringtone goes quiet since iPhone assumes you are already aware of the call. When placing phone on the table and calling the ring is loud. Once taken in hand it goes quiet. You should try it. Maybe its the case for you as well. Good luck and Merry Christmas

Dec 24, 2017 7:48 AM in response to iphonicman

Had same issue.. what fixed it for me was turning up ringer volume in settings and also turning on control ringer volume with button. Now that it’s working I’m going to turn off button control, I like having them separate. So I have 1 consistent ringer volume. Having the volume default set so low that you miss calls makes no since. Apple should consider the large affluent population that is over 45 whose hearing may not be as good as the inexperienced millennial that came up with the initial volume setting. Finally the lower volume based on facial recognition; Your facial recognition technology is FABULOUS!! But let’s not over use. I often will sit with my phone on my desk while I wait for a call, and while I work on other things, or meet with other people .. my phone will unlock because it detects me, but I don’t want it lowering the ring, I’m waiting for the ring and the people I’m with are waiting for the ring. The ring like dial tone, is part of phone culture. We have adapted or life processes around iit. I do appreciate your innovative thought however!!

iPhone X Ring Volume Low

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