Why is the speaker not working on an iPhone 5, 6, 7, 7 Plus, 8, 8 Plus, X, Xr ,11, 12, 13 ? This is a frequent problem encountered by many Apple users caused either by software-related issues or hardware problems. Sometimes you can’t hear calls, or you hear no sounds at all.
Of course, everybody wants to fix their iPhone speaker as soon as possible. Who wants to spend their day unable to listen to music out loud, struggling to make phone calls, or not hearing the important notifications? Fortunately, in many cases, iPhone speakers can be fixed at home quickly.
Through this guide, we aim to give you some tips on finding the root cause and the solution to this problem.
When your iPhone speaker is not working, multiple features are affected on your phone. Undoubtedly, we use our iPhone speakers around the clock – to listen to music, to listen to our voicemail, or to make phone calls. If there is any malfunction, these functions are all gone and we can’t hear a thing.
Eventually, you may need to visit an iPhone repair shop if you are not able to solve the issue on your own, but first, you can of course try to figure out what causes the problem and solve it by yourself, taking software or hardware problems into consideration.
Many things can affect your iPhone speakers, but there are four main reasons speakers stop working. The usual suspects are the following:
Many Apple users have already faced the problem of getting their iPhone device stuck in headphone mode. So there is quite a big chance that you can’t hear anything due to this, but fortunately this is an easy repair.
This might be complicated to repair. If you have no experience in hardware replacement, we recommend you to visit the nearest iPhone repair shop where professionals will be able to check your phone.
If you have dropped your iPhone in water, you can experience some issues with your device. One of the most common problems is that your iPhone speakers stop working.
Though modern iPhones are water-resistant, this feature may weaken over time. If an accident happens, you need to dry out your speaker as soon as possible, otherwise, it can cause severe damage if the water is not removed.
Apple recommends using a fan blowing cold air in order to speed up water evaporation. However, be really careful when carrying out this iPhone speaker-saving method.
Always check if your iPhone is connected to a Bluetooth audio device. As soon as you are in range, Apple devices automatically reconnect and you may not even know about this. You may disable Bluetooth with Siri. You can also use the Settings app and shut off Bluetooth there. Now try if you hear everything again.
Now I would like to share with you how you can fix some of these common problems.
As you can see, there can be quite a few reasons why your iPhone speaker is not working, so it’s vital to check the basics.
You may have accidentally turned off sounds for some features. It may sound strange at first, but this problem is more common than one would expect. Check the ringtones for incoming calls, notifications, and adjust the volume slider if necessary.
It may be surprising, but if you keep your iPhone in your pocket, it’s very easy to accidentally press the volume buttons.
Make sure that your iPhone is not in silent mode and your volume is turned up all the way. You can do this by pressing the volume button on the side of your iPhone or using the volume control icon.
You should also check the sound by plugging in your headphones. If you hear audio, clean your port and check if your iPhone works now.
There might be a temporary software glitch that results in your iPhone speaker not working. This might not be able to solve the problem, but it’s quick and easy and definitely worth trying. If the problem is caused by a minor software glitch, restarting your Apple device will mean a rapid repair. Remember to do a hard reset.
Dirt is a huge enemy of any electronic device. In some cases, dust is responsible for this issue. If you have been using your iPhone for quite some time, dust may have settled inside the ports. By using a soft cloth, you can clean inside the headphone jack or the Lightning port.
It is very important to keep all tiny parts clean when it comes to your iPhone. At the same time, you need to be extremely careful because it’s a delicate device with sensitive parts. For light cleaning, you can use a soft lens cloth. Using a cotton swab can also be effective.
When cleaning your iPhone, refrain from any cleaning solution.
If an accident happens, you need to dry out your speaker so the sound will be back again. In order to do that, stand your phone at a 45-degree angle with the speaker facing down. Use any kind of absorbent material to get the liquid drops.
It’s possible that your iPhone speaker is not working due to a bug present in your current version of the operating system. Updating your iOS can solve software problems with the sound.
Since updates are free and quick, you may easily try to fix the problem by updating your iOS and thus eliminating a potential bug.
To make sure that your iOS is up to date, go to Settings – General – Software update.
Believe it or not, some people experience speaker problems after an iOS update too. The main goal of any update would be to remove any glitches and improve your iPhone’s overall performance. However, sometimes after an update, certain apps do not work properly, your iPhone may become too slow, or functions like your camera, wifi or the sound – that is iPhone speaker – don’t work suitably.
If your iPhone speaker does not work properly after an update, one of the most effective methods is to reboot your Apple device. If there are any bugs interfering with the system, a reboot might help fix it.
Resetting the network settings on your iPhone might also help. This will erase all the Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, VPN, and cellular settings, and will restore them to default settings. Before you do this, make sure that you write down all your Wi-Fi passwords. Once it’s done, check the volume again.
If a reboot or network resetting turned out to be unsuccessful, you may try all the above-mentioned methods here. If you can’t find the root cause of the problem or you’re not sure what to do with your iPhone, we recommend you visit an iPhone repair shop.
Rest assured, you’re not the only one facing iPhone speaker problems. If you have tried all the tips above but you’ve been unable to fix the issue, we recommend you to pop into our shop in Kesgrave, Ipswich so we can assess the functionality of your speaker. If necessary, we will carry out an iPhone repair.
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