iPhone volume slider bug affecting Alarm sound

I have noticed an issue with the volume slider on my iPhone. When I try to lower the volume to the minimum, the slider sometimes jumps back up slightly, by about 5–10%. I need to repeat this action multiple times before it stays at the desired level. Additionally, when I check the settings, I see that the ringer volume is set to the lowest level (completely muted), even though the slider doesn’t always reflect this correctly. This issue is since iOS 16 and is all the time available. iPhone volume bug. If I have this issue then when I open settings I have ring tone totally muted.


This creates a significant issue with alarms. When the ringer volume is muted, the alarm sound is extremely quiet, and only the vibrations are noticeable. This makes it difficult for me to wake up, as the alarm is almost inaudible.


I believe this could be a software bug, and I’d appreciate it if this issue could be reviewed and addressed in a future iOS update. It would be helpful if the volume slider and ringer volume settings worked more consistently and didn’t affect the alarm’s functionality in this way.


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 14, 2025 03:03 AM

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Jan 14, 2025 06:46 AM in response to ambograci

You may try some of these steps, please check after each step...


  1. See the pic below which shows what I have observed and is self-explanatory.
  2. Try change with buttons [Disabled]
  3. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  4. Reset Network Settings: Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings: Only network settings are removed.
    1. When you reset network settings, previously used networks and VPN settings that weren’t installed by a configuration profile or mobile device management (MDM) are removed. Wi-Fi is turned off and then back on, disconnecting you from any network you’re on. The Wi-Fi and Ask to Join Networks settings remain turned on.
    2. To remove VPN settings installed by a configuration profile, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the configuration profile, then tap Remove Profile. This also removes other settings and accounts provided by the profile. See Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone in this guide.
    3. To remove network settings installed by MDM, go to Settings > General > Profiles & Device Management, select the management, then tap Remove Management. This also removes other settings and certificates provided by MDM. See “Mobile device management (MDM)” in the iOS Deployment Reference.
    4. Reset your Network Settings. Tap Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This also resets Wi-Fi networks and passwords, cellular settings, and VPN and APN settings that you've used before.
  5. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  6. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)


If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it is recommended to reach out to Apple Support or visit an authorized service center for further assistance. They can provide specific guidance based on your device model and iOS version.


Jan 15, 2025 12:19 PM in response to SravanKrA

What do I need to do to fix it. I’m a 70years old with no experience with the computer at all. Plus I have had 2 corneal transplant which did not work so my vision is so bad I have a hard time seeing and I can’t never get the box that is scrambled letters and numbers so it always wrong and do it several times. Also never lost my phones I have 3 Apple iPhones this one and the other number is 2*******5 and the 3 phone doesn’t have any service on WiFi. I also have a IPad. I have to hit the thing like 4 times and reads it will not let me change from Missed calls to all calls and then my picture are now do not have any colors I hit something wrong and I don’t know how to fix it I did it all I found a thing that let me change colors for blind people I t once again did something wrong this is a New phone but does not work well it takes along time and my phone needs storage I tried to upgrade for more storage $ 2.99 a month I have a apple credit card which has a credit on plus I other credit card s..

I am a mess but think about go back to android.

Apple I need to get some help classes.? Have an Apple Store at Coconut Piont in Estero Florida they helped me with the tablet someone else set it up and it was wrong. Right now I’m getting a message from Apple Community which I have never gotten message from them. If this is a scam or not. So I am getting too the point where I don’t want to answers the phone. That is just not right with me.So Thank you for the advice I Don’t know at all.


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