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Remove all screen protectors, films, or cases from your device. Check the speaker opening to see if it’s blocked or dirty. On iPhone only, make sure that the receiver is not blocked or dirty. If necessary, clean the speaker or receiver opening with a small, soft-bristled brush.

How can you tell if your iPhone speaker is blown?

Make sure the switch next to Change with Buttons is turned on (you’ll know it’s on when it’s green). If you turn the volume all the way up and you hear sound playing very, very quietly, your speaker is damaged.

How do you clean iPhone speaker holes?

Using the sharp end of a wooden or plastic toothpick, insert the toothpick into the speaker holes gently. Don’t use pressure as you do this, and don’t push any further once you feel resistance. 3. Then slightly tilt the toothpick sideways and up as you pull it out, until it flicks the debris out.

How do I fix a distorted speaker on my iPhone?

If your iPhone speaker sounds distorted, check your sound settings, and install the latest iOS updates. Then clean the speaker with a soft cloth, electrical tape, or soft-bristled brush. If the issue persists, book a Genius Bar appointment to check if this is indeed a hardware issue.

Can your iPhone speaker blew out?

If your iPhone speaker has blown, it will be very obvious that there is a problem. There may be no sound playing through it whatsoever, or the sound may be very muffled, plagued with crackles, or perhaps cutting out periodically.

Why does my speaker sound distorted?

Higher volume means asking the amplifier for more power. If it is unable to provide enough, your speakers will distort. If speakers are a low build quality, they can easily be damaged at high volumes, regardless of the amount of power from the amplifier.

How do you know if your phone speaker is damaged?

No sound or audio when running the test

So the audio test passes and plays on one speaker but not the other. This indicates that one of your speakers has broken or malfunctioned and will need to be replaced to play sound again.

Why are my iPhone speakers crackling?

Usually, you will experience a crackling earpiece problem if your device has been dropped or incurred any similar trauma that could damage the hardware on your iPhone. It may also be due to water damage once your phone has been submerged to water for an extended period.

Why is my phone speaker muffled?

If you don’t hear any sounds from your iPhone speaker or it is muffled, go to Settings > Sounds, and drag the slider for Ringer and Alerts in each direction. If your speaker button is dimmed, the product might need service. You can also fix the issue by turning up your volume more.

How long do iPhone speakers last?

Apparently, in both surveys, the polled answered by experience, giving up to two years of life for iPhones, but between ten to twenty years for hi-fi systems! They give maximum credit to speakers and amplifiers as so reliable that they need repair only in case of misuse.