How do I fix iPhone 12 Pro ear speaker issue after iOS 18.5 update?

If you have a hearing or sound issue on your device then please try some of these processes to set it right

1. If you have a distorted sound issue on your iPhone --> If you hear no sound or distorted sound from your iPhone, iPad
2. If you are not able to hear the other person, click this...>If you can't hear a person on a call or voicemail or if the sound isn't ...
3. If you only hear through speakerphone mode --> If your iPhone is stuck in headphone mode - Apple Support
4. If the other person is not able to listen to you then please click this to identify the issue --> If the microphones on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch aren't ...

If the above options do not mitigate the issues then Contact your carrier and then Contact Apple Support

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

nacho182 wrote:

So right after the update it is a hardware failure?

Hello~ That’s exactly what I mean. Take your iPhone in for a check or not… it doesn’t matter to me as I am not the one having an issue.

~Katana-San~

Hello~ It’s very likely that you have a hardware failure. Click on below…

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

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~Katana-San~

Same issue with iphone 12 pro running on ios 18.5. Regular calls and Whatsapp calls/audios can't be heard unless you go on speakerphone.

So right after the update it is a hardware failure?

So all ios updates never brought bugs in them? Come on...

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