The mute button on the iPhone does not work. The silent mode button works. Quiet mode on iPhone and Do Not Disturb mode are different. Troubleshooting software and adjusting settings

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We will diagnose your device absolutely free, within a few minutes, and tell you what exactly needs to be changed and whether it is necessary.

Our workshops are equipped with all the necessary equipment to replace any button on your iPhone. The buttons themselves are always in stock, which allows us to repair your iPhone as quickly as possible. This procedure usually takes from 10 to 30 minutes, during which you can observe the repair or wait in a comfortable waiting room.

We always give guarantees to our customers for spare parts installed by us and for buttons they are usually 6 months.

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The excellent touch glass on the iPhone made it possible to abandon the keyboard, which took up a lot of space on phones, but it is still impossible to completely abandon all buttons. Those few buttons that are left on the device tend to break sometimes, and below we will look at the main reasons for these breakdowns.

Why don't my iPhone buttons work?

As a rule, the reasons why iPhone buttons do not work are purely mechanical, i.e. Over time, they simply wear out and require replacement. In addition to mechanical wear, there are other reasons why replacing the iPhone button is necessary. Often this happens when moisture gets in, which leads to the formation of corrosion on the button cable and, as a result, its failure. If with the problem of some buttons you can generally use the device normally, then with some it is very difficult to use the device and your iPhone simply needs to replace the button.

Many people want to reduce the cost of iPhone button repair and not change it, but repair their old one. Unfortunately, in our experience, such button repairs are very short-lived and not always possible, and we have completely abandoned them. In addition, the price for such work is not much lower than replacing the button itself, for which we can give a full guarantee.
Many people get confused and come to our service center with a request to replace the iPhone button because the pushers of the buttons that you press have fallen off or become worn. The button pushers are other parts, and if the button itself does not work, then only it is replaced, and the pusher remains the same. And vice versa, if the pusher changes, then the button itself remains the same.

For all iPhone models, button repair is not a simple procedure that requires tools, skill and high-quality spare parts. Don’t try to do this yourself; we often come across cases where the desire to save only leads to additional expenses. In our service center you can quickly and inexpensively replace any button and receive a warranty. For an iPhone, replacing a button takes from 15 to 40 minutes depending on the model of the device and the button, but in any case everything will be done quickly and in front of you.

iPhone Power button not working

The Power button is one of the most frequently used and pressed buttons on the iPhone, and its failure makes using the device very inconvenient. If the power button on your iPhone doesn't work, you can't lock the screen, you can't restart the device, and it becomes inconvenient to turn it on. This problem, along with the fact that when the iPhone home button does not work, becomes extremely inconvenient to use.

The main reasons that the power button on an iPhone does not work are mechanical damage and moisture, but it also happens that the cable simply becomes disconnected, for example, as a result of the device being dropped. Replacing the iPhone power button in such cases is not at all necessary, you just need to reconnect the cable and the button will work.
Unfortunately, there is no way to protect yourself from mechanical damage. Neither various covers, covers nor bumpers will help here. After all, over time, the mechanical parts of the button itself wear out and the only solution is to replace the iPhone power button. But we can advise you to purchase cases and covers to prevent moisture from entering; they will be able to slightly contain moisture and possibly save your iPhone.

If your top button on your iPhone 3G or 3Gs is broken, there may be another reason. The button often stops working on these models due to the metal frame of the case coming away from the plastic back cover, as shown in the picture below. At the same time, the iPhone power button itself may be fully functional, but due to a defect in the case, it cannot be pressed, because... the button moves and the pusher (the metal outer part of the button that you press) simply does not press the button itself.

In such cases, you need to either replace the case or glue it, if possible, but replacing the power button itself will not help the iPhone. Therefore, if your iPhone shutdown button does not work, do not rush to draw conclusions, but rather bring your device to qualified specialists who will carry out diagnostics and give an opinion on what exactly needs to be changed and whether it is necessary.

On all iPhone models, the Power button is replaced along with other elements of the device. So, for example, on 3G and 3Gs this button is located on the so-called top cable and it is replaced only together with the volume buttons, mute and headphone jack. On iPhone 4 and 4s models, this button is also replaced along with proximity and light sensors, and on iPhone 5 with volume and mute buttons. Therefore, if your iPhone power off button does not work, you need to see if other elements of this cable work. If not, then most likely the cable itself is disconnected, and if they work, then the problem is in the button itself.

Replacing the power button on an iPhone is not a simple procedure and requires serious disassembly of the device, so we recommend that you do not do it yourself but contact a specialized service center.

iPhone Home button not working

One of the most popular repairs is replacing the iPhone home button. This button, like the Power button, is pressed very often, and its mechanical parts wear out.
In addition to mechanical damage, moisture ingress is often the reason why the home iPhone does not work. We often take the device with us to the bath, talk outside during the rain, or take it with a wet hand, and in all these cases, water can penetrate inside the iPhone and lead to various malfunctions, and the fact that the iPhone home button does not work is often to blame for moisture penetration .

As a rule, the Home button fails gradually. At first, Home is not always pressed (Home is pressed every other time), then it may require stronger presses, and Home does not respond to a normal press. Well, subsequently, as a rule, you should contact the service center, because... When the home button on an iPhone doesn’t work, it’s almost impossible to use it. We, of course, recommend not to wait for this, because... replacement is inevitable anyway, but it’s better to save your nerves and time.

If it happens that after a fall your iPhone’s home button does not work, then most likely your cable has simply become disconnected. Buttons rarely break due to falls, and if you contact the service center, the cable will be reconnected and the problem will be solved.
If your iPhone home does not work, it is better not to try to press and press the button harder. This can lead to the fact that after replacing your old button with a new one, it will not be pressed as clearly and will stand a little lower. The fact is that by pressing hard you can push through the seat in the iPhone case and the new button will be positioned slightly lower. If this happens, then the masters of our service center will make a small spacer to raise the button, and all the sensations will be like on a new device.

Many of our clients often think that if the home iPhone does not work, then when replacing the button with a new one, the pusher itself will be replaced (the button itself that you press). The pusher is a separate part and, as a rule, does not require replacement along with the button, but if you wish, the craftsmen will be able to replace it too.

Replacing the iPhone home button is done quite quickly and, as a rule, we always have the buttons in stock, so we can quickly and efficiently replace the Home button and will definitely provide a guarantee for the repair.

The iPhone volume up and down buttons break much less often than Power or Home. because We usually use them less, but if your iPhone’s volume button does not work, this can be an unpleasant problem, because at the right time you will not be able to increase or decrease the volume of your device.

The main reasons for iPhone volume button failure may be moisture and mechanical wear, although this happens extremely rarely. Due to moisture, corrosion forms on the buttons, which subsequently renders the buttons unusable and the only salvation is to replace the iPhone volume button.
Replacing the iPhone volume button in our service center is done on average in 20 minutes, so you won’t have to part with your device for a long time.

iPhone mute button not working

The iPhone silent mode (mute) button breaks very rarely, but it does happen. Over time, the mute button may stop locking in one position and begin to switch spontaneously (the iPhone mute button dangles and does not lock). This, in turn, can cause considerable problems, because... The sound may turn off and you will miss an important call. The reasons for this are usually purely mechanical; over time, the button wears out and stops locking.
Sometimes this happens due to impacts, or the button can get caught when you take the iPhone out of your pocket or purse and break with some force. In any case, if the iPhone mute button is loose, it cannot be repaired and must be replaced.
Replacing the iPhone mute button is not a long procedure and takes an experienced technician from 15 to 40 minutes, depending on the model of the device.

Volume button on iPhone is faulty

Have the volume buttons stopped working on your iPhone? This type of problem causes a lot of inconvenience when using the device. Below are the repair processes for the volume key.

Possible causes of failure

Dirty keys are a trivial, but most common reason. Over a long period of use of the phone, fine particles, dust, etc. may get into the holes between the keys and the case. Due to contamination, the keys work, but are pressed only 2-3 times. To clean the buttons, it is better to use an alcohol solution and a cotton swab;

The button may not work correctly after replacing the upper system board cable. This is explained by inaccurate connection of the cable (the volume up/down contacts could short out). In this case, only replacing the keys will help;
Virus software that interferes with the operation of certain functions of the operating system;
If a malfunction occurs after an iPhone is hit or dropped, this requires replacing the volume increase mechanism;
Presence of liquid in the housing;
Crash after OS update.

The key is pressed, but the sound is not adjusted

If, after pressing the volume control, a ringer window appears on the screen, but there is no volume level indicator at the bottom, the problem is not a failure of the mechanism, but a failure of the operating system.

First, try to fix the software problem in the simplest way - reboot your phone (soft reset). As a rule, this procedure allows you to eliminate third-party processes that interfere with the operation of standard iPhone components. If nothing has changed after rebooting, try pressing both parts of the volume key at the same time. Repeat the action 3-5 times. This may help restore normal operation.

Check for available updates. A new build of configuration parameters solves the problem in 90% of cases. Also try resetting your phone to factory settings.

While the key mechanism is not replaced, you can use the Assistive Touch function with which the desired button will appear on the desktop screen. To enable the option, go to Settings - General - Assistive Touch and move the slider to the “Enabled” position.

Replacing the volume control keys

Did all the above methods not help? In this case, we can say that the iPhone volume button does not work due to a breakdown of the mechanism or due to shorted contacts. Replacing a key is quite simple and you can do it yourself by following the instructions:

Prepare tools for disassembling the iPhone (a set of screwdrivers, a plastic spatula, tweezers, a suction cup, a new volume increase mechanism);
Open your device. Then remove the back cover from the display. Remove the Phillips screws shown in the figure from the battery connector plug. Disconnect the battery cable and remove the battery;

Find the volume control cable and remove its plug by unscrewing the screws shown in the figure:

Disconnect the top cable bracket from the phone;
Unscrew the screws with the bracket contacts;
Remove the contact holder;

Lift the volume control cable connector with a flat spudger;
Remove the following screws:

Remove the button switch mechanism using tweezers. At this stage, you can try to clean the component; perhaps it is not broken, but simply clogged;
To replace the keys, carefully remove them with tweezers. This tool prevents damage to the button membrane;

Replace components and reassemble the device to its original condition.

One of the consequences of careless treatment of the device is the failure of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus mode switch. Physical damage leads to the need to replace it and adjacent components. Despite the fact that the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are officially non-separable, you can replace the mode switch yourself at home. To do this, you need to purchase a special set of tools and use the instructions provided.

So how do you replace the mode switch on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus?

1. Unscrew the Pentalobe screws near the Lightining connector:

This procedure can be performed using a specialized set of Pentalobe screwdrivers, which can be ordered online. It is worth noting that all manipulations to disassemble the iPhone and replace certain of its components should be performed only when the phone is turned off.

2. Lift the front panel of the device using a suction cup and a plastic tool with a sharp edge:

This procedure can be performed using the most ordinary suction cup and the most ordinary mediator. Having firmly pressed the suction cup to the front panel of the device, you need to pry it with a pick and open it like the cover of a book.

3. Unscrew the five screws that secure the front panel of the device:

4. Remove the protective metal plate:

5. Disconnect all cables from the front panel of the device and remove it:

6. Unscrew the two screws that secure the battery cable:

7. Remove the protective metal plate:

The unscrewed plate can be removed using tweezers.

8. Disconnect the device battery cable:

9. Disconnect the device’s Lightning port cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

10. Unscrew the two screws that secure the bracket for the upper part of the device’s motherboard cable:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

11. Remove the power and volume button bracket:

12. Disconnect the power and volume button cables:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

13. Unscrew the four screws that secure the contact bracket bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

14. Remove the contact bracket bracket:

15. Unscrew the two screws that secure the grounding bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

16. Remove the grounding bracket:

The unscrewed bracket can be removed using tweezers.

17. Unscrew the two screws that secure the corner bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

18. Remove the corner bracket:

The unscrewed bracket can be removed using tweezers.

19. Unscrew one screw that secures the antenna cable:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

20. Disconnect the antenna cable and camera cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

21. Unscrew the three screws that secure the motherboard:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

22. Remove the motherboard:

23. Peel off the stickers securing the battery:

If problems arise with peeling off, you may need to warm up the device case from the back. This can be done using a household or industrial hair dryer.

24. Remove the battery:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

25. Remove the film covering the camera base mount:

26. Unscrew the two screws that secure the main camera:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

27. Remove the main camera of the device:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

28. Unscrew one screw that secures the flash bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

29. Remove the device flash bracket:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

30. Unscrew the two screws that secure the power button bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

31. Remove the power button, microphone and flash cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

32. Remove the power button:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

33. Unscrew the three screws that secure the volume button bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

34. Remove the mode switch and related components:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

35. Replace the mode switch and related components, assemble the device:

To reassemble the phone, simply follow these steps in reverse order. The mode switch and related components can be ordered from one of the online stores.

Thus, you can replace the mode switch and related components on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus in just a few minutes. These steps must be performed as carefully as possible so as not to damage the components of the device, which will require additional expensive repairs. In order to avoid all possible difficulties, you can turn to EtoService specialists for help.

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Symptoms of malfunction

The main symptom that the iPhone 5 volume control is not working is that when you try to reduce or increase the sound level, nothing happens. It often happens that the volume is adjusted either with serious delays or abruptly. In any of the above cases, it is necessary to contact a repair service to make an accurate diagnosis to determine the cause of the problem.

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Replacement cost when iPhone 5 volume buttons don't work

Reasons why iPhone 5 volume buttons don't work

The button connector is worn out

There is a connector under the sound key on the iPhone. With its help, a signal is sent to the motherboard that a manipulation has been performed. The connector itself is connected to a cable through which the signal is received. If you press frequently and forcefully, wear and tear may occur and you may notice that the volume buttons on your iPhone 5 are not working. This happens because the connector wears out and falls off. The buttons themselves get stuck. This problem can be solved by installing a new connector on the device.

iPhone cable is faulty

As practice shows, most often the iPhone 5 volume buttons do not work precisely because the cable is broken. The buttons are adjacent to a certain section of it, on which the corresponding contact group is located.

In most cases, this is precisely the reason. The cable becomes faulty if the iPhone is dropped and receives mechanical damage. After this, the cable may become disconnected. In this case, you just need to insert it into place. Either it breaks, then you need to install a new one.

Contacts have oxidized

Oxidation of contacts occurs due to water or any other liquid entering the phone. Moisture could penetrate inside the case through the charging connector, headphones, in the places where the Power button is, as well as the volume buttons. If this happened less than three days ago, then most likely you will only need to replace the buttons. Otherwise, there is a possibility that corrosion has spread to other parts. Very often, after the phone has been in water, it appears on the glass that protects the display.

Come to us to diagnose the device for problems. After which the scale of the problem will be known, and, if necessary, it will be carried out.

So how do you replace the mode switch on iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus?

1. Unscrew the Pentalobe screws near the Lightining connector:

2. Lift the front panel of the device using a suction cup and a plastic tool with a sharp edge:

3. Unscrew the five screws that secure the front panel of the device:

4. Remove the protective metal plate:

5. Disconnect all cables from the front panel of the device and remove it:

6. Unscrew the two screws that secure the battery cable:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

7. Remove the protective metal plate:

The unscrewed plate can be removed using tweezers.

8. Disconnect the device battery cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

9. Disconnect the device’s Lightning port cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

10. Unscrew the two screws that secure the bracket for the upper part of the device’s motherboard cable:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

11. Remove the power and volume button bracket:

12. Disconnect the power and volume button cables:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

13. Unscrew the four screws that secure the contact bracket bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

14. Remove the contact bracket bracket:

The unscrewed bracket can be removed using tweezers.

15. Unscrew the two screws that secure the grounding bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

16. Remove the grounding bracket:

The unscrewed bracket can be removed using tweezers.

17. Unscrew the two screws that secure the corner bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

18. Remove the corner bracket:

The unscrewed bracket can be removed using tweezers.

19. Unscrew one screw that secures the antenna cable:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

20. Disconnect the antenna cable and camera cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

21. Unscrew the three screws that secure the motherboard:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

22. Remove the motherboard:

23. Peel off the stickers securing the battery:

If problems arise with peeling off, you may need to warm up the device case from the back. This can be done using a household or industrial hair dryer.

24. Remove the battery:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

25. Remove the film covering the camera base mount:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

26. Unscrew the two screws that secure the main camera:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

27. Remove the main camera of the device:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

28. Unscrew one screw that secures the flash bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

29. Remove the device flash bracket:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

30. Unscrew the two screws that secure the power button bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

31. Remove the power button, microphone and flash cable:

This procedure should be performed as carefully as possible using a plastic tool with a sharp edge.

32. Remove the power button:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

33. Unscrew the three screws that secure the volume button bracket:

These screws, manufactured by Phillips, are of a standard design and can be removed with a few standard screwdrivers from a quality tool kit.

34. Remove the mode switch and related components:

This operation can be performed using tweezers.

35. Replace the mode switch and related components, assemble the device:

To reassemble the phone, simply follow these steps in reverse order. The mode switch and related components can be ordered from one of the online stores.

Hi all! What does a person do immediately after buying an iPhone? That's right, he begins to study him closely. Scratches? Cracks? Gaps? All this is sought with enviable, sometimes even some kind of manic-paranoid persistence. Is this strange? I don't think so. After all, when buying a fairly expensive device, we have the right to expect that everything in it will be perfect.

And at the time of such research, you can easily discover the fact that the mechanical power (volume) buttons are not installed tightly and shake a little. On the one hand, this is frustrating. On the other hand, maybe it’s like this for everyone? Let's figure out whether the play of the Power and volume up (decrease) buttons is a defect or is this a common design feature of the iPhone?

One two Three. Let's go! :)

Personal experience or are the buttons on the author’s iPhone wobbly?

They wobble, but not much. Moreover, I noticed this right from the moment I purchased my first iPhone 5S. I was very worried about this and even wanted to. But all this desire lasted only the first few weeks. Then, as they say, I “got it” and this device has been serving me for the 4th year in a row.

The most interesting thing is that after all this time, the Power button shakes almost the same as it did from the very beginning of use. Although, there are still small improvements - at the end of the article there are observations about what this may be connected with.

In general, if you think logically, then there will always be a small gap in the buttons - after all, they must be pressed, and therefore there will be a small gap.

Before writing this article, I went around to friends, acquaintances, and relatives and “felt” their iPhone for wobbly volume and power buttons. To be honest, I haven’t seen anyone have the most ideal fit - there is a slight move in 100% of cases. Although, on a couple of iPhone SEs the play was quite strong (in my opinion), but the owners simply do not pay attention to it and use the phone for their own pleasure.

On which models is the defect most common?

Judging by the reviews on the Internet, in most cases users are unhappy with the iPhone 5S and SE.

What is logical:

These are some of the most popular and widespread iPhones on the market. The more devices there are, the more likely it is that someone will be upset.
The body of the devices is absolutely the same. Apple, having released the iPhone SE, did not change anything in the design, which means the problem with loose buttons smoothly transferred to the new model.

And although you can also hear complaints from owners of iPhone 6 and 7 about loose power and volume keys, there are still much fewer of them.

Wobbly buttons on iPhone - defective or not?

Let's move on to the most interesting part - is such a defect a defect? What will be the result of contacting the service center - will they repair (exchange) or say that “this is the norm”?

In fact, it is impossible to answer this question unambiguously. Each person has their own idea of quality - what for some seems like a normal movement and “fit” of the buttons, in the eyes of another it will be a terrible backlash.

Moreover, this applies to both the user and the service center employee. There are no clear criteria like “the power key should have a gap of 1 mm and move to the sides by 0.5 mm” in any instructions.

In addition, this deficiency can manifest itself in different ways:

There is some play, but it doesn't affect anything.
Loose buttons interfere with the normal functioning of the device - for example, their rattling can be heard when recording video, or they are pressed “somehow in the wrong way” and jam, or there is some other good reason to recognize this defect as a defect.

Accordingly, in the first case, the service center will call this a “technical play”, a normal situation, design features - and, in general, it will be right. But in the second, you can already focus on the fact that rattling prevents you from using the device normally, which means it’s a defect and.

How to fix button play yourself?

On some forums it is advised to disassemble the device and place something under the Power button - they say, after this the key will become like a glove and will stop dangling. In my opinion, this is a rather dubious event because:

Assembly and disassembly must be done very carefully, and the warranty will be lost (if there is one).
Stuffing any foreign objects inside the iPhone (even if this action has a good purpose) is also undesirable.

There are much simpler ways to eliminate backlash:

Use a thick (for example, silicone) case.
Wait until dust accumulates in the button hole (during normal and everyday use).

I agree – there aren’t very many options. And the second point generally seems ridiculous. But!

Some users actually note the fact that after some time the Power backlash decreases and attribute this phenomenon precisely to the hole being clogged with fine dust. I don’t know how true these messages are, but I definitely wouldn’t intentionally contaminate my iPhone :)

P.S. If the buttons on your iPhone are wobbly, be sure to tell your story in the comments! Does this bother you and will you contact (or have already contacted) the service center?

The iPhone is one of the most reliable phones of our time, but even it can break. You may notice that switching to silent mode and back will happen every other time. Or even the Mute switch will move without resistance, and mode switching will not occur at all.

In this case, normal use of the iPhone will be difficult: if the call sound is turned off, you may miss an important call, and the inability to turn on silent mode can lead to an unpleasant situation due to a loud ringing during a meeting or other official event.

Why doesn't the mode switch button work?

There are several possible failure options:

button malfunction;
loop malfunction;
vibration motor malfunction;
electronics malfunction.

The simplest option is a faulty button. It can malfunction due to dust or liquid ingress, as well as due to normal mechanical wear. In the first case, it is enough to rinse and clean the button, but in the second, it will need to be replaced.

It's more difficult to deal with the loop. On the one hand, the breakdown may be simple (lost or oxidized contacts), but on the other hand, the conductor inside the loop may break.

A vibration motor malfunction is rare, but it can also fail due to liquid getting inside or due to an impact from a fall. The vibration mode will not work. In this case, the vibration motor must be replaced with a new one. But the most difficult is considered to be a burnt microcircuit. If it is easy to replace a button or cable, then the microcircuit will have to be unsoldered.

How can I fix the Mute switch?

In simple cases, you can fix the problem like this: disassemble the iPhone, wash the contacts of the button and cable, if necessary, order a new spare part and replace it.

But to do this work, you need to have at least basic experience working with complex equipment, otherwise you can simply break the latches or even order a spare part from a different model. There is also a risk of buying a non-original part with a short service life. Well, replacing a microcircuit will require the use of a soldering station, so such an operation cannot be carried out at home.

Therefore, it is better to turn to professionals, such as the employees of our Total Apple service center. We can repair any Apple gadget. At the same time, we use exclusively original spare parts, therefore we provide a maximum warranty period (3 years) for both parts and labor.

iPhones, of course, have great speakers, but there are situations when you may need to turn on the so-called “Silent Mode”, that is, turn off the sound. Almost all mobile (portable) communication devices, from ordinary cell phones to PDAs, have had this function for a long time. And, of course, Apple products are no exception; here this mode is especially well-debugged. As a rule, it is used in a work environment, at universities and institutes during lectures, at performances in theaters and in other situations when the rules of etiquette require silence. Don't worry about missing an important call. After all, the delicate vibration of the iPhone will certainly notify you of an incoming call, an update, a letter, or an SMS.

In order to activate silent mode on a device such as an iPhone, you don’t have to make a lot of unnecessary movements, going through a bunch of settings over and over again. Everything can be done literally in a second. On every iPhone model that currently exists, there is a convenient switch on the left side of the case near the display (top). One movement - and the phone will stop making any sounds, reminding you of itself only by vibration at the right moments. The vibration alert on the iPhone is not loud.

Now we will talk about the positions that such a switch can take and how to quickly understand which mode is currently on. And so, in one position the lever creates a silent mode, and in the other - a normal one. In the first case, a small red dot or stripe lights up on the switch itself (depending on the phone signal). In addition, notifications are displayed directly on the iPhone display when switching between the two described modes. If you turn on the sounds, then the image of a bell appears, if you turn it off, the bell still appears, but already crossed out diagonally with a rather thick line.

Note that in silent mode, the alarm clock works in any case, as well as sound notifications from the calendar: iPhone developers do not want to allow their customers to oversleep something or miss an important meeting, event, event. In addition, you yourself can listen to the track, watch the video, and so on, even with the sound turned off. But in applications, music and sound in general will not work until you remove your gadget from silent mode.

By the way, even in normal mode, you can easily reduce the ringer volume for incoming calls. Firstly, this can be achieved simply by opening the volume control menu, and then moving the pointer to the bottom - zero - position. Secondly, you can use a special volume debugging button or the trite multifunctional Power button, one short press of which immediately turns off the call melody, but the call itself is not reset - you can still pick up the phone. But the second similar press will interrupt the call completely.

As you know, any picture taken using the iPhone camera is accompanied by a sound that simulates the camera shutter being released. That clicking sound is just a sham, and you might think there should be an easy way to turn it off. I hasten to disappoint you, but such a setting does not exist on the iPhone.

If you constantly use your smartphone as a camera, then the presence of such sound is not always convenient. In some cases, clicking the shutter every time you take a photo will simply not be appropriate.

In this article, we will tell you how to turn off the camera sound on iPhone and take photos without causing inconvenience to others.

In Apple iOS devices, there are some tricks you can use to solve this problem. Below are several ways to turn off/on the camera shutter sound on iPhone.

These tips are universal and suitable for all models, so you can use them for any Apple smartphone and tablet, regardless of the version of iOS that is installed on it.

Put your phone on silent mode

The easiest way to turn off the camera shutter sound on an iPhone is to use the silent mode switch located in the upper left corner. When activated, you will feel the phone vibrate and an orange stripe will appear on the button. Keep in mind that in silent mode, the sounds of notifications, incoming calls and other functions are also disabled.

If you cannot find the switch, then your model may not have such a function or it is located under a cover. In this case, remove the protective case/cover from the phone. Oddly enough, this is the most primitive way to turn off the camera shutter sound on iPhone and iPad.

Reduce sound level

What will you do if the silent button doesn't work? In this case, the most obvious solution seems to be to reduce the sound level, but if you try to do this in the Camera application, then turn on the fast motion mode.

When you're about to take a photo, turn down your phone's volume before opening the app. This can be done by pressing the corresponding button on the left side of the phone. It is located under the silent mode switch.

If you have already launched the Camera application, you can reduce the sound level as follows. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to open the Control Center, then swipe left to open the volume control. With it, you can turn off the camera sound on iPhone.

Mute shutter effect sound using music app

Another method has been discovered on how to turn off the camera shutter sound on iPhone, which works with iOS 7, iOS 8, iOS 9 and newer, without depending on the “Mute” switch. This is a workaround that involves playing a song, here's how it works:

1. Open the Music app and play a song, no matter what it is.

2. Now, use the volume buttons on the side of your iPhone and turn the song volume all the way down to zero.

3. After this, use the “Camera” application in normal mode - after this, the camera will not make sound when shooting.

There are also other ways to turn off camera sound on iPhone and iPad. They are a little more difficult, but still worth mentioning.

Use the Using Assistive Touch feature

Turn on Assistive Touch and adjust audio level controls. To do this, go to “App Settings” → “General” → “Access” → “Assistive Touch” (“Settings App” → “General” → “Accessibility” → “Assistive Touch”).

For convenience, add a mute control button to the Customize Top Level menu. Now you can turn off the shutter sound before turning on the camera or while using it by simply clicking on the image on your iPhone or iPad (iOS).

There are also alternative ways to turn off iPhone camera sound:

● The first method is quite funny, if it did not bring tears. Its essence is to take photos while recording video. You won't hear the shutter sound, but you'll get a lower-quality photo (the same resolution as the recorded video) and an unnecessary video file that you'll have to delete in the future.

● The second method will not remove the sound when shooting, however, others will not hear it. All we need is to connect headphones (standard wired or bluetooth does not matter) and take pictures.

I don't think wearing headphones will be a problem, since a large number of people cannot go about their business without music or an audiobook. However, if you are with friends, covering your ears may be bad manners.

● The third option is the most harmless and effective. After all, it will remove not only the sound of a click when shooting a camera on an iPhone, but will also turn off all sound in principle. Just mute your audio player.

Unfortunately, all these methods do not turn off the camera sound, without causing consequences for other systems. The only way to turn off the camera sound on iPhone and iPad is to download jailbreak.

How to turn off the camera sound on a jailbroken iPhone and iPad?

Removing camera sound on a jailbroken iPhone/iPad is much easier, since there are a huge number of applications that help you do this. A great example is the "StealThsnap" app, which turns off the camera shutter sound on the iPhone. You can download it to your iPhone, iPad or iPod.

Who needs the StealThsnap app?

The Stealthsnap Cydia app allows you to mute the camera shutter sound on iPhone. Its developer, Lex, is a talented newcomer to the cracking software industry. The application is very convenient to use for all models of smartphones and tablets.

How safe is the application?

The application is completely safe as it simply changes the file name photoShutter.caf. This file in iOS memory is responsible for the camera shutter sound. After renaming the file, iOS stops seeing it and the camera sound disappears.

When you delete the application, the file returns to its original state and the shutter sound appears again.

How to download the application?

If you live in a country where the sound of photography must always be on, then this application is a must-have for you. You can download Stealthsnap.

Another thing that makes the app stand out is its amazing compatibility. It supports all versions of operating systems from iOS 1 to iOS 10.2. In the future, it will also be compatible with iOS 11 without installing any additional modifications.

If you purchased your iPhone recently, then this article will be very relevant for you. The volume mode settings and switch in this phone are significantly different from the standard settings in any other smartphone.

The first thing you need to pay attention to when using an iPhone is the mode switch located on the side panel above the volume buttons. This mechanism will allow you to put your phone on the silent profile without removing it from your pocket, or vice versa, remove it from the silent profile and turn on the “Normal” profile. This toggle switch is available in all smartphone models and is very convenient to use. If you see a red stripe, your phone is in silent mode, and if you don’t see it, then it’s in normal mode.

Also check if your iPhone 5s or 6 is connected to a headset, because when connected, the sound will only come from the headphones.

If you have checked and your phone is still in normal mode, we advise you to check the volume mode settings.

Setting Volume Modes

Sometimes you need your phone not to make any sounds, for example, while at a meeting, but sometimes, on the contrary, on the street you need it to ring much louder, because you can’t hear it due to the noise around it. To do this, we recommend setting up the sound on your phone in a way that is convenient for you.

In order to enable the full sound of your device, you need to select one of the loud or sound modes. For example, turning on the “Outdoor” profile sets the maximum volume.

Silent mode

Silent mode on your iPhone turns off the sounds that work for the Calls and Alerts functions. This mode is the most frequently used among users; you can turn on the silent profile using the toggle switch, and a notification icon will appear on your screen that the phone has switched to the silent profile. But don’t forget that the alarm you set will still ring at the set volume, even if you switch it to a silent profile.

Do Not Disturb Mode

This profile is especially suitable for use while sleeping or visiting a museum or church. This mode will provide you with the feeling of being completely without a mobile phone. By putting your smartphone in this mode, it will still receive messages and calls, but it blocks sound alerts, light signals and “vibration mode”. You can turn this mode off, as well as turn it on, in the sound control panel. But do not forget that the alarm clock application will still sound at the volume you set, regardless of the mode.

Individual settings

If you are not satisfied with any of the modes or you want to change some functions or vibration, you will need to study the settings of each mode separately. By going into the mode parameters, you can set the volume for ringtones, messages and notifications; default ringtones for system notifications and messages.

If you are an auditionist by nature, then you may like the fact that the phone responds with a sound when you press the screen or keys, which can also be edited in the profile settings. The vibration supply and its sound character are also regulated there.

For each mode, you can choose your own settings and melodies, thus creating the opportunity to create your own mini-uniqueness.

Sound problems on iPhone

Faced with the problem that your smartphone is stuck at maximum volume and you can’t do anything about it, or, on the contrary, it doesn’t want to play melodies, but simply makes a “vibrating” sound and all the previous tips didn’t help you, then we will try to tell you several methods how to fix this error.

Resetting sound settings

Most often, a problem with sound or the fact that it does not work on an iPhone can be very easily solved by resetting the sound settings. Unfortunately, all modes you previously configured will be reset to standard, but you can configure them again. This process is not labor-intensive and will take you very little time, and it can be done in any place and time suitable for you.

1 The first action you will need to press and hold for about four seconds is the sleep button, which is located at the top of the smartphone. 2 Afterwards, you need to move the creeping line on the screen to the Power off position, after which the display will go dark or the standby sign will appear, and then the smartphone will turn off. 3 Now you need to repeat the first step: press and hold the sleep button, which is located at the top of the smartphone, for about four seconds until the Apple logo appears on it. 4 The final stage is to check and adjust the volume by listening to a melody.

Master reset

The most radical method in this situation is a general reset. Before doing this, be sure to create a backup copy of all your personal data so that during the reset they are not erased from the phone.

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To turn off sounds, vibrations, and light alerts on your iPhone, turn on silent or do not disturb mode. Silent mode changes the audible alert to vibration, while Do Not Disturb temporarily blocks all alerts (including vibration and light alerts). Customize your iPhone settings to get exactly what you want from it.

Steps

1 Silent mode

1 Become familiar with the concept of silent mode. iPhone silent mode mutes calls and alerts and replaces them with vibration. Silent mode is a quick and convenient way to silence your phone (most of its functions).
- Note: The alarm you set in the Clock app will bypass silent mode and ring at the scheduled time. Alarms set in other apps may not ring.
2 Turn on silent mode. The (mute) switch is located at the top left of the phone. By switching it to the “down” position (to silent), you will turn on the vibration and reveal the orange strip under the switch itself.
- The "up" position means that the phone's sound is on.
- If you switch to silent mode and look at the phone screen, you will see a notification - “Mute”.
3 Adjust your sound settings to turn off vibration on your phone. To make your phone truly quiet, you can turn off vibration on silent mode by going to Settings > Sounds. Find the "Vibrate on Silent" switch and turn it to the Off position.
- Even after this, your phone screen will still light up when you receive notifications or calls.
4 Silence the keystrokes. If you still hear your keyboard keys making noise, mute them by going to Settings > Sounds. Switch the “Keyboard Press” switch from green (On) to white (Off).
5 Turn off "Lock Sound". Your phone will make sounds while it is locked or unlocked, regardless of whether it is in silent mode or not. To turn off this sound, go to Settings > Sounds, and at the bottom of the menu, find “Lock sound.” Switch the switch from green (On) to white (Off) to silence all locking sounds.

2 Do not disturb mode

1 Familiarize yourself with Do Not Disturb mode. Do Not Disturb mode temporarily blocks all sounds, vibrations and lights to completely eliminate distractions. When your phone is in this mode, it will receive calls and messages, but it will not ring, vibrate, or light up.
- Note: Alarms set in the Clock app will ring even in Do Not Disturb mode.
- Many people put their phones in this mode at night to avoid being woken up by sudden vibrations, ringing calls, or the phone's backlight.
2 Swipe across the bottom of the screen. This will open your phone's control panel.
3 Click on the crescent-shaped button. This button, located at the top of the control panel, turns on Do Not Disturb mode. If this button is white, it means the mode is enabled. Click on it again (so it turns gray) if you want to turn off Do Not Disturb mode.
- You can also enable this mode by going to Settings > Do Not Disturb Mode. Place the switch next to the Manual option from white to green.
- On the control panel there is another similar icon of a crescent moon inside a sun. This button enables a feature called "NightShift".
4 Turn this mode on and off at a certain time every day. If you use do not disturb mode every day, then program your phone to automatically turn it on and off at certain times of the day. Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb Mode. Switch the switch next to the “Scheduled” option from white to green, and then manually set the time “From...” and “To...”.
- For example, you can set working hours (from 9 am to 5 pm) so that your phone does not distract you at work.
5 Allow some phone numbers to disturb you when Do Not Disturb is turned on. By default, contacts that you have designated as “Favorites” will be able to reach you in this mode. You can change these settings in Settings > Do Not Disturb > Allow Calls From.
- Select Everyone, Nobody, Favorites, or All Contacts.
6 Let me call you. By default, do not disturb mode allows calls to be made to people who call within 3 minutes of each other. This setting allows for emergencies, but can be disabled.
- Go to Settings > Do Not Disturb.
- Find the switch next to the Repeat Calls option. Leave it green to enable the feature, or switch it to white to disable it.

Good time! I don’t know why you needed to film silently (I, for example, have never been annoyed by the characteristic “click” of the camera shutter) on your iPhone, but I really hope that for some good and kind purposes - as our beloved Minister of Sports says, “that’s all.” there must be criminal know-how" :). And since the goal is good, then you can help! After all, this is exactly what this site was created for!

In fact, there are quite a large number of ways to turn off camera sound signals (and not just through settings, as it might seem at first glance). What kind of methods are these? Now we'll figure it all out...

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How to turn off sound when taking photographs without jailbreak

To take photographs in silence, you don’t have to hack your iPhone or do other weird things. All actions are easy and simple to perform without using jailbreak:

Perhaps this is all from simple methods, we will move on to more radical solutions...

Turn off the camera shutter sound using jailbreak

Well, to be more precise, by replacing the corresponding file. Jelbreaking is only needed to gain full access to the system and get to the file responsible for the sound when taking photographs. I won’t tell you how to jailbreak - it won’t be possible to do it in a nutshell. Therefore, those who have it read on, and the rest can only use the methods indicated above or learn how to hack the device (if the camera clicks are very annoying).

We connect the iPhone to the computer and using any file manager, for example, iFunBox or iFile, open the folder along this path /System/Library/Audio/UISounds. Here you need to find the photoShutter.caf file.
Change its name to any name, preferably just adding 1 digit. Getting something like photoShutter1.caf. What is this for and why can’t it just be removed? It's just that this way you still have the original file and you can always return it back.
Download this file (link to Yandex.disk) and replace it with the original photoShutter.caf.
We try to take a photo and are glad that everything happens silently!

Why all these troubles with jailbreak, file system and other things?

The fact is that there are iPhone models on which the sound cannot be removed in any way other than this. They are intended mainly for sale in the markets of Asian countries (Japan, Korea, etc.), where such things are prohibited by law, which means they won’t be able to get out of it using the usual methods.

The method outlined above solves the problem completely. That is, the camera will never have sound. Well, or until you do all the operations in reverse order.