It's notably rare for the iPhone's volume buttons to stop responding. It's an inconvenient situation, but fortunately, one that can be easily resolved. We see, then, five very useful resources before considering a visit to an Apple Store, to be able to fix any error quickly and easily and continue to be able to increase and decrease the volume of our iPhone.
Five resources to fix any error with the volume buttons
The volume buttons on an iPhone are essential, as they provide the easiest way to adjust the sound of our device. Although these buttons cannot be deactivated and do not directly depend on the software settings, we might find that at some point they do not respond as they should. Here's what we can do about it:
- Restarting the iPhone is the first step. For iPhones that have a Home button, it's possible to restart the device without needing to use the volume buttons. Meanwhile, on the newer models, we can restart the iPhone by accessing the Settings app, selecting General and then Shut Down. After this, simply turn on the iPhone as usual.
- Removing the iPhone's case is another good idea to rule out any failure, as it could obstruct the volume buttons. Let's check if, without the case, the buttons work as they should.
- Cleaning the volume buttons is also important, as the accumulation of dirt could be another cause of this error. Using a brush with firm bristles or a slightly damp microfiber cloth can help us clean the buttons and restore their normal operation.
- Updating the iPhone's operating system is of vital importance regardless of the volume buttons and can help us solve any error. By accessing Settings, then General and Software Update, we can check for available updates and install them.
- Resetting the iPhone, lastly, is a resource to consider. With the iPhone not set up, we can check the functioning of the buttons. If they work and after restoring the backup they stop doing so, we would have to consider a clean installation of the system. If they do not work right after restoring, the best is to visit an Apple Store or an authorized distributor, by appointment, for a check and possible hardware repair.
Although it's rare for the iPhone's volume buttons to stop responding, it's an error that has an easy solution in the vast majority of cases. In the meantime, if necessary, remember that we can use the Control Center to adjust the volume or ask Siri to perform tasks such as taking screenshots, for example. Then, just as we have tools if one AirPod sounds louder than the other, these resources will be of great help to solve any inconvenience and fully enjoy our iPhone again.
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