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What to do if your iPhone is not receiving emails (2025)

by Kevin Hollington

If your iPhone is not receiving emails that you are waiting for, there could be various explanations.

Mail is the most stable and reliable email app on iPhone, but sometimes there are still technical snafus that stop your emails from reaching the inbox. This can amount to a minor disaster if the email is important (such as a lucrative job offer).

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone not receiving emails as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE. So what do you do when your iPhone is not receiving emails?

Here’s a list of troubleshooting tips you can try if emails are not received in Mail app on iPhone.

How to fix iPhone not receiving emails issue

1. Check your junk folder first

Let’s start with the easy option. Even though email Spam filters are very advanced, they can still snag your emails up in the spam folder. This can be due to a word in the email tripping the spam filter or many other users marking that email sender as spam.

If you see the email in junk, you can bring it out again by selecting Move To > Inbox.

2. Check your trash folder next

The next step is to see if the email is in your trash. When deleting another email, it’s very easy to get carried away and unintentionally delete another one. So check the trash folder next.

3. Check to see if you have an internet connection

This one may sound silly, but we often overlook the obvious. If your iPhone is not receiving emails, maybe your Wi-Fi connection has suddenly blinked out, and you haven’t noticed. Or perhaps your internet connection is a bit sluggish, making it difficult for mail app to receive large emails?

Whatever the reason, turn your Wi-Fi connection off, then on again. If that doesn’t work, reset your router. But before that, maybe do a speed test first?

You may also want to check your data plan. Do you still have data, or have you run out? Have you even got your cellular data switched on? Also, check your signal strength in the area you’re in. Big cities and towns will have excellent 4G LTE coverage, but you could be struggling to get decent reception in rural areas.

4. Try refreshing the inbox again

Sometimes the problem can be due to a hiccup in your internet connection or your connection to the server. This is a best-case scenario! You can easily work around this by simply pulling down in your inbox to refresh your content.

5. Close And Reopen The Mail App

While it’s uncommon, closing and reopening the Mail app can sometimes fix minor glitches that may cause the problem of iPhone not receiving emails. Just bring up the App Switcher on your iPhone and swipe up the Mail app card. Then, relaunch Mail. In most cases, that should help get things moving again.

6. Restart Your iPhone

If you continue to have issues receiving emails on your iPhone, try restarting your device before moving on with the rest of the fixes. Believe it or not, restarting an iPhone can solve tons of problems. Sometimes your phone just needs a fresh start. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Shut Down.

7. Update iOS On Your iPhone

Another key troubleshooting step when iPhone won’t receive emails is to update iOS. Mail is a native iOS app, meaning it comes pre-installed on your iPhone. Native apps can only be updated by updating the iOS version on your iPhone. iOS updates contain bug fixes, one of which may help resolve the error your iPhone is currently experiencing.

  1. Go to settings.
  2. Tap general.
  3. Select software update. If an update is available, tap download & install.

8. Delete The Problematic Account And Set It Up Like New

If your iPhone is not getting emails, deleting the problematic account and setting it up like new can give it a fresh start. Deeper account issues can be difficult to track down. Rather than trying to troubleshoot the issue, we’re going to completely erase what’s causing the error. To do this, you’ll need first to remove your email account from the Mail app.

  1. Head to Settings.
  2. Tap Mail.
  3. Select Accounts.
  4. Tap the problematic account, and choose Delete Account to take it off your phone.

Now, re-add the same account by following the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Mail.
  3. Select Accounts.
  4. Tap Add Account.

9. Delete And Reinstall The Mail App

If the iPhone is still not receiving emails, it’s a good idea to delete and reinstall the Mail App.

Start by deleting the Mail app from your iPhone. Then, reboot your iPhone, reinstall Mail from the App Store, and set everything up from scratch.

10. Reset Network Settings

You can patch out broken or corrupt network configurations from interfering with Mail by resetting the network settings on your iPhone.

  1. Head to Settings.
  2. Select General.
  3. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Choose Reset.
  5. Hit Reset Network Settings.

11. Contact your email provider for support

If your iPhone still isn’t receiving emails, it’s time to get some direct tech support for your email problems. A good first step is to check with your email provider (Google for Gmail, Yahoo for Yahoo Mail, etc.). Each email provider has different ways to provide support, but a good bet is to log into your email account on the web and then look for links like Help or Support.

If it’s a work account, check with your IT department. If you’re trying to check a work email account, it may be that the problem doesn’t lie with your iPhone at all. The problem might reside on the email server that you’re trying to get email from.

A temporary problem with that server or a configuration change that you’re not aware of could block your iPhone’s access. If the account that’s not working is provided by your job, check with your company’s IT department and see if they can help resolve the problem.

12. Get help directly from Apple

If your email provider can’t help, you may have a problem that’s bigger or more complex than you can solve. In that case, it’s probably best to take your iPhone — and all of the information about the email account — to your nearest Apple Store for tech support (you can also chat with Apple online. Apple Stores are busy places, though, so make a Genius Bar appointment before heading out to make sure you get help.

Fixed iPhone not receiving emails

If your iPhone is not receiving emails, it could be down to various things. The first thing is to check that the email hasn’t gone to another folder by mistake (such as the junk folder. Then check your internet connection. These troubleshooting steps should help you fix the problem you are having. Make sure to share this article on social media to teach your friends and family how to fix the problem when their iPhone is not getting emails. If you found this tutorial helpful, let us know in the comments below!

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Top Disadvantages of Magic Keyboard for iPad (2025)

by Dave Johnson

At first glance, Apple’s Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro is a well-made keyboard case with a trackpad that lets you use the iPad as a kind of laptop. However, it has its disadvantages.

1. Very expensive

At $300 (or $350 for the 12.9-inch version), this is just a lot of money for a keyboard case, especially when the entry iPad costs about as much. It’s half the price of the iPad Air! It’d be lovely if a new model split the difference and became at least somewhat more affordable, because having a good keyboard on the go is increasingly useful with iPadOS.

For instance, the Logitech Combo Touch and Logitech Keyboard Folio are great options. In addition, many of these models offer viable protection for your iPad, which is not the case with the Magic Keyboard.

2. Heavy and Thick

The Magic Keyboard is built like a tank. That is both a blessing and a curse, however. There is nearly zero flex to the keyboard deck. The whole thing is stable on your lap and very well-balanced. It’s not tippy at all.

But back to that tank analogy: I don’t make it (excuse the pun) lightly. The Magic Keyboard is heavy — so heavy that when I asked Apple for the official weight for both sizes, the company declined to share.

According to my kitchen scale, then, the 12.9-inch iPad Pro with the Magic Keyboard weighs just shy of three pounds, about 25 percent heavier than the iPad Pro with the older Smart Keyboard. Three pounds is the same weight as the 13-inch MacBook Pro and heavier than the new MacBook Air.

As I mentioned above, the Magic Keyboard is also fairly thick. For the typing experience, that’s great. For my bag, it’s not. The whole kit is thicker than my 13-inch MacBook Pro when closed.

3. Limited Viewing Angles

Another disadvantage of Magic Keyboard for iPad is limited range of viewing and using angles.

You can tilt the screen from 90 to 130 degrees, which sounds fine on paper. But in practice, 130 degrees is not nearly enough. It can feel cramped, especially if you’re used to pushing a laptop’s screen back when it’s on your lap.

The Magic Keyboard’s odd design means it can’t fold all the way back, with the keyboard parked behind the screen. You either use it as a laptop-thing, or fold it shut. iPads are sketchpads and readers, too, and you can’t use the iPad easily for those purposes with the Magic Keyboard on. That means popping the case off (it attaches with magnets), and then you’re left holding a naked iPad. Surely Apple can figure this out? The old Smart Keyboard cover isn’t as good for work, yet was more flexible as a folio case solution. But it doesn’t work with the Magic Keyboard-compatible iPads (Air, Pro).

This point becomes even more unbearable when we consider the alternative options in the market. For example, many third-party keyboard combinations for iPad Pro and Air offer better viewing angles and create a pleasant environment to use the Apple Pencil.

4. Poor Protection

Another disadvantage of Magic Keyboard for iPad is that it does not do much to protect the tablet. The Magic Keyboard folds smaller than most other keyboard cases, wrapping tightly around the iPad. But it lacks protection for the iPad sides, and the magnets can detach when inside a bag or if you drop the iPad, knocking the entire case loose.

There is no drop protection or shock absorption due to the lack of edge-to-edge coverage. On the other hand, even some of the cheapest alternatives in the market can better protect your iPad.

The Magic Keyboard makes things even more complex in terms of compatibility. For instance, you can’t use a third-party iPad protective case if you want to connect the iPad to a Magic Keyboard. Otherwise, you must bear the annoying task of constantly removing and reconnecting the protective case.

5. No function keys

Another big disadvantage of Magic Keyboard for iPad is lack of function keys. Some iPad keyboard cases have extra rows of dedicated function keys, including volume control and play/pause buttons. I love these, and Apple oddly left them out on the Magic Keyboard. Apple has a lot of keyboard shortcuts in iOS, but dedicated function keys would be a great addition.

In the first of several “finallys” for the iPad, the keys are also backlit. They adjust automatically based on the ambient lighting conditions, and they were exactly the right brightness most of the time. However, if you just want to turn them off if you’re watching a movie in the dark or something, then you’re in for a hassle.

To fix that, you have to go to the iPad’s Settings app, then dig into General, then Hardware Keyboard, and only then will you be able to adjust the brightness using a slider. While you’re there, you may want to also remap one of your keys to Esc (I use Caps Lock) because there is no Esc key here.

Both of these hassles could have been immediately and instantly solved if Apple had simply put a function row of keys above the number row. There are plenty of system-wide buttons that would be useful there! Music controls, volume, screen and keyboard brightness, home, multitasking, search: all things for which it would be convenient to have dedicated buttons.

After giving in and providing a clamshell design and a trackpad, leaving both the Esc key and a function row out seems obstinate. You will still be reaching (or swiping) up to the Control Center to manage essential functions all the time.

These are the disadvantages of Magic Keyboard for iPad

The Magic Keyboard improves the iPad experience in only a handful of ways
The Magic Keyboard only improves a handful of those situations. It is an incredibly good, albeit expensive and heavy, way to use your iPad Pro like a laptop. If that’s what you want, this is a huge upgrade over what was available before, and you’ll love it. But what makes the iPad great is that it’s more than a laptop.

For all the other things I want to do with my iPad, the ergonomics of the Magic Keyboard are noticeably worse, which is why it’s nice that it’s so easy to remove the iPad and use it without a case at all. It makes the iPad a better iPad by its absence.

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iPhone not turning off? Here’s how to fix it

by GeeksModo Staff

Your iPhone won’t turn off and you’re not sure why. In this article, I’ll explain why your iPhone is not turning off and show you how to fix the problem for good!

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone not shutting down as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE.

How To Turn Off Your iPhone

Let me begin by explaining how to turn off an iPhone the normal way.

To turn off an iPhone 8 or older, press and hold the power button until slide to power off appears on the screen. Swipe the red and white power icon from left to right to turn off your iPhone. Wait a moment, then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo comes onto the screen.

To turn off an iPhone X or newer, press and hold either volume button and the side button at the same time until slide to power off appears on the screen. Slide the red and white power icon from left to right to shut down your iPhone. Wait 30–60 seconds, then press and hold the power button again to turn your iPhone back on. Let go of the power button when the Apple logo appears on the screen.

How do you power off an iPhone if the Power button is broken or not working? Well, Apple makes it pretty easy to turn the iPhone off and on without the Power button. Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Hit Shut Down.
  4. The Slide to Power Off screen will pop up. Drag the slider to the right and your iPhone will shut down.

If the Power button is broken or not working and your iPhone is off, you can’t easily jump into the Settings app to hit a switch. Thankfully, Apple has thought of this situation as well.

Turning your iPhone back on without the power button is pretty easy: just plug it in to charge over USB. Your iPhone will start up a few seconds after it starts charging (as long as the battery isn’t dead, in which case it takes longer).

Force Restart Your iPhone

If your iPhone won’t turn off, try performing a hard reset. There’s a chance the software on your iPhone has crashed, making it unresponsive even when you tap the display or press a button. A hard reset will abruptly turn your iPhone off and back on, which can usually fix a frozen iPhone.

To force restart iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), or Newer, follow the steps below:

  1. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
  3. Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

To force restart iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, follow the steps below:

Press and hold both the side button and the volume down button until you see the Apple logo.

To hard reboot iPhone 6S, iPhone SE (1st generation), or Older

Press and hold both the Home button and the side button until you see the Apple logo.

Update Your iPhone

Apple releases new updates to introduce new features and resolve known bugs, one of which may be causing your iPhone not to turn off!

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Choose Software Update.
  4. Tap Download and Install or Install Now if an iOS update is available.

Factory Reset your iPhone

If your iPhone won’t turn off due to a random software glitch, your best bet is to perform a factory reset.

Before reseting your iPhone, make sure to backup your device. When the reset is complete, you’ll be able to restore from your backup. That way, you won’t lose your important data such as photos and contacts.

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Tap Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Erase All Content & Settings.

Find A Workaround (Or Put Up With It)

If you’re in a quiet place like a library, you can set your iPhone to vibrate instead of rings so that you don’t disturb others.

The Ring/Silent switch is on the left side of your iPhone. You can use it to control which sounds play through your iPhone speaker.

In Ring mode, you hear ringtones and alerts. In Silent mode, you don’t, but your iPhone can still play sounds, like when you play music or videos.

To put your iPhone in Silent mode, move the switch so that orange is showing.

You can also put your phone on airplane mode. First, open Control Center by swiping up from below the bottom of your iPhone’s display. If you have an iPhone X or newer, open Control Center by swiping down from the upper right-hand corner of the display.

Then, tap the airplane logo to turn on Airplane Mode. You’ll know Airplane Mode is on when airplane icon turns white inside or an orange circle.

With Focus in iOS 15 or later, you can use Do Not Disturb to silence calls, alerts, and notifications that you get while your device is locked. You can also schedule Do Not Disturb and allow calls from certain people.

When you have Do Not Disturb turned on, a crescent moon icon appears in the status bar and on your Lock Screen.

To turn on Do Not Disturb, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings > Focus.
  2. Tap Do Not Disturb.

Under Turn on Automatically, set Do Not Disturb to turn on automatically at a certain time, location, or while using a certain app.

To turn on Do Not Disturb from Control Center:

Open Control Center on your iPhone and hold Focus, then tap Do Not Disturb.

Repair Options for your iPhone

In the worst case scenario, your iPhone won’t turn off because of a hardware problem. It could be that the power button is broken, in which case you either won’t get a response at all from pressing it, or you don’t get a response every time.

It could also be that another internal component is busted, which is more difficult to identify. In this case, your best bet is to contact Apple Support.

You can also look for an Apple authorized service center in your area. For best results, be sure that the technician you bring your iPhone to is authorized by Apple and uses genuine iPhone parts. This will ensure that you get your phone back as close to factory condition as possible.

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Hopefully, your iPhone is shutting down normally and you are worry free! Next time your iPhone won’t turn off, you’ll know how to fix the problem. How did you fix your iPhone? Be sure to let us know in the comments section below!

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iPhone Not Booting Past Apple Logo? 6 Best Ways to Fix it

by Moses Johnson

Find out what to do if your iPhone is not booting past Apple logo. Don’t panic, you can easily fix the problem yourself.

One of the most annoying issues plaguing iOS users is the problem of iPhone not booting past Apple Logo. This issue can seemingly affect all iPhone models, but it occurs more often on older devices. There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone not booting past Apple Logo as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE.

Getting a good hang of the problem is key to discovering the cause and finding a possible solution. In that regard, we have first talked about what could be the possible reason why some iPhones don’t boot past Apple Logo before learning the different ways to resolve the issue.

Why Your iPhone Won’t boot past Apple Logo

There are a few reasons why your iPhone won’t boot past Apple logo such as:

  • The iPhone’s software is corrupted. This issue can occur during data transfer or when installing the newest iOS update to an old iPhone model.
  • You restored or transferred corrupted files from an iCloud or iTunes backup.
  • The iPhone has been jailbroken, and it may have caused some software issues like a boot loop.
  • You dropped your iPhone and the impact has messed up some internal components.
  • Your iPhone is water damaged. Remember that although the iPhone is water-resistant, it’s not waterproof.

Below are some troubleshooting steps to fix the problem if your iPhone won’t boot past Apple logo screen:

How to fix iPhone not booting past Apple Logo Issue

1. Hard reboot your iPhone

Hard rebooting (or force resetting) will force your iPhone to initiate its reboot sequence even if you can’t access controls and settings on the screen. It’s a practical step that works across all iPhone models and solves most temporary software-related issues on these devices.

To hard reboot iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), or Newer, follow the steps below:

  1. Press and quickly release the Volume Up button.
  2. Press and quickly release the Volume Down button.
  3. Press and hold the Side button until the Apple logo appears.

If all goes well, your iPhone will prompt you to enter your passcode.
If it doesn’t, repeat the above steps several times.

To hard reboot iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus, follow the steps below:

  1. Press and hold the volume button and side button for 3-30 seconds, then let go.
  2. The screen should go black.
  3. The screen should light up once more in a few seconds with the Apple logo.

To hard reboot iPhone 6S, iPhone SE (1st generation), or Older

Press and hold the Home button and the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the Apple logo disappears. When the logo appears, let go of the two buttons.

2. Reinstall iOS

After the force restart, if your iPhone is still not booting past Apple logo, try reinstalling iOS instead. There’s a good chance that your phone was interrupted in the middle of an update, causing iOS to become corrupt.

Connect your iPhone to a computer. If you use a macOS Catalina or later, open Finder first. If you are using a Windows PC or a Mac with a macOS Mojave or earlier, open iTunes instead.

Locate your iPhone in Finder or iTunes. Once it’s connected, follow the instructions above to force restart it again and continue holding the buttons involved in the process, until you see the Recovery Mode screen on your iPhone, which shows a computer icon.

When getting the update or restore options, choose Update. Your computer will download and reinstall iOS without erasing your data.

3. Do a Factory Restore

If your iPhone still won’t boot past Apple Logo, resetting the phone to factory settings may be enough for you to get rid of any software glitch, snapping it out of its logo loop.

Please note: if you don’t have a backup, you will lose all your data when you perform this step.
To complete a factory restore, enter Recovery Mode as described in the previous sections. But now, instead of choosing to update your iPhone, you should select the Restore option on your computer instead. We advise you to do this only after you have exhausted the previous options.

4. Try a DFU Restore

Device Firmware Update mode (DFU mode) is a restore option for your iPhone that overwrites any incomplete software and firmware with new code. As a result, there are quite a few iPhone problems that can be fixed using DFU mode.

Although it’s not recommended for physically damaged devices, you can give this method a try if your iPhone doesn’t fall into that category.

To apply this solution when your iPhone is not booting past the Apple logo, first use an Apple-approved USB cable to connect your iPhone to a computer. Then perform the steps below, based on your iPhone model.

After reaching the final step for each iPhone model, make sure that the screen stays black. If it does, it’s now in DFU mode, and you need to follow the prompts on your computer.

However, if you see the iPhone screen or iTunes icon, it’s in Recovery Mode instead. Reconnect your iPhone to your computer and repeat the instructions below. This time make sure you get the timing right.

For an iPhone 8, iPhone SE (2nd generation), or Later

Follow these steps:

  1. Press the Volume Up button and quickly release it, then do the same thing with the Volume Down button.
  2. Press and hold the Side button. Then, when you get a black screen, press and hold the Volume Down button.
  3. Keep holding these buttons for about five seconds. Then release the Side button while still holding the Volume Down button.
  4. Follow the prompts displayed on your computer.

For an iPhone 7 or iPhone 7 Plus

Follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the Side button together with the Volume Down button.
  2. Keep holding both of these buttons for eight seconds before releasing the Side button.
  3. Keep holding the Volume Down button until your computer acknowledges your smartphone.

For an iPhone 6S, iPhone SE (1st generation), or Earlier

Follow these steps:

  1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button together with the Home button.
  2. Hold these buttons for about eight seconds, then release the Sleep/Wake button but keep holding the Home button.
  3. Keep holding the Home button until your computer acknowledges your iPhone.

5. Let the battery drain

If your iPhone won’t boot past Apple Logo, one solution that requires a little more time involves letting your phone battery drain completely. Depending on when the logo issue crops up, this process could take a few hours to several days.

Once its battery is completely dead, plugging the iPhone back in charger should initiate a normal reboot.

6. Get your iPhone Repaired in an Apple Store

If you’ve exhausted all the options above then it’s time to get your iPhone repaired professionally. If your iPhone is still under warranty, Apple should cover the repair for free, provided it isn’t damaged in any other way, such as liquid damage.

Getting your phone repaired may reveal hidden hardware issues. For example, your iPhone’s logic board might be damaged and need a replacement, which is why it won’t boot past Apple logo. Check this article to learn how to make a Genius bar appointment.

What else can you do?

Consider upgrading

Depending on the age of your iPhone, there may not be much else you can do. We’ve seen plenty of users online face this issue with older iPhone models. Repairs may cost more than the device itself.

In this case, it might be time for an upgrade. Apple launched the iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Plus, alongside the cheaper iPhone 14 and the range-topping iPhone 14 Pro Max. However, consider getting an older model if you don’t need the new features spread across these new devices. The iPhone 13 series and iPhone 12 series remain excellent iPhones in their own right.

Simple Solutions When Your iPhone won’t boot past Apple Logo

When your iPhone won’t boot past Apple logo, the most important thing to do is find out what might have caused it. Next, you can try the solutions we listed above to help solve the problem. When all else fails, please leave it to the professional technicians to fix your iPhone.

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Apple Watch Ultra Fake vs Real: How to Spot Fakes (2025)

by Dave Johnson

Want to buy an Apple Watch Ultra or maybe you just bought a new Apple Watch Ultra, but you’re not really sure if it’s original or fake? Read on to know how to spot a fake Apple Watch Ultra and distinguish it from the original.

Nowadays we have so many extremely well-built Apple Watch Ultra replicas that we’re not really sure sometimes just by looking at the device if it’s actually an original watch made by apple. In this article, I’m going to show you exactly how to identify if an Apple Watch Ultra is fake or original.

A person uses Apple Watch Ultra while climbing rocks in a mountainous setting.

How to spot a fake Apple Watch Ultra

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra design

A close-up of two bandaged hands resting on a boulder shows Apple Watch Ultra worn on one of the wrists.

An original Apple Watch Ultra and the fake Apple Watch Ultra share some similarities in their design, but the real Watch Ultra is larger and chunkier than the fake Apple Watch Ultra.

The original Apple Watch Ultra follows the same design principles that Apple has always had for the watch, with a rectangular shape and rounded edges and corners. While keeping the rounded sides with silver titanium, the face of the Apple Watch Ultra is flat.

Counterfeit Apple Watch Ultra meanwhile, don’t feature a flat display. Having said that, it’s worth noting that some replica Apple Watch are also more streamlined in their design, with a curved display. So you should not use this as the only way to spot a fake Apple Watch Ultra.

Made from titanium, a genuine Apple Watch Ultra is designed to be able to withstand more extreme environments.

The fake Apple Watch Ultra meanwhile, is made from either aluminium or stainless steel, depending on the clone and it comes in 44mm and 45mm case options, so quite a bit smaller than the original Watch Ultra.

Turning over to the rear of the Apple Watch Ultra, you’ll find a new ceramic back. This cream ceramic material replaces the metal from previous models. Not only does it give the Apple Watch a different look, it once again adds to the durability of this smartwatch (notice a trend here?). You’ll also find four pentalobe screws which allow you to crack open this bad boy with ease.

The titanium sides extend slightly above the face to offer some protection. On the crown side of the watch, there’s a new crown guard. This elevates the Digital Crown and side button above the side of the watch. It lets you press the buttons more easily with gloves on, and offers more rugged protection.

A profile view of Apple Watch Ultra highlights the larger Digital Crown as well as the side button.

On the other side of the watch is a new customizable Action Button and redesigned speaker grill. You’ll also find a microphone in each corner of the Apple Watch Ultra. There are dual speakers on the original Watch Ultra, as well as a three-mic array with beamforming.

The clone Apple Watch Ultra on the other hand, has a single speaker and microphone. In addition, the function button on genuine Apple Watch Ultra is more prominent than the one on a clone Apple Watch Ultra.

Heading to the front, the new flat face gives the genuine watch a nicer feel straight on, and also offers some protection. The new Action Button and crown guard offer extra functionality and give the watch a more fleshed-out look. It is a great, polished design, that’s quite different from a replica Apple Watch Ultra.

The side button has its own housing that protrudes from the case and the digital crown has deeper ridges, making both easier to control if your fingers are sweaty, dusty or wearing gloves.
You can’t miss the bright orange Action button on the left of the Apple Watch Ultra. It sits flush with the case and has an indentation that helps you feel it under your thumb.

The Digital Crown on the original Apple Watch Ultra is more tactile than the one on the fake Apple Watch Ultra, allowing it to be used when wearing gloves.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra packaging

It’s not just the Apple Watch Ultra itself that’s been redesigned—the packaging has too. Apple has opted for a squarer box than the regular rectangular one.

What’s in the Apple Watch Ultra box?

  • Apple Watch Ultra
  • Apple Watch Ultra Band
  • Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable
  • Paperwork

Opening the box up, and you’ll see an image of a mountainscape printed on the packaging. On the top of the stack is a new set-up book, below which is the Apple Watch and strap. There’s also Apple Watch Magnetic Fast Charger to USB-C Cable (1m). To be precise, the packaging is quite a bit nicer than what you get with the fake Apple Watch Ultra.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra bands

Three Apple Watch Ultra devices, each with a different band, are shown in profile and overhead.

The Apple Watch Ultra comes with a choice of three new watch bands: a textile Alpine Loop, an elastomer Ocean Band and a nylon Trail Loop. These are also more rugged straps with secure fasteners that fit the larger 49mm frame.

However, the majority of fake Apple Watch Ultra bands were not designed with the Apple Watch Ultra’s form factor in mind and thus don’t fit well with the Apple Watch Ultra.

Besides, if you find a band that’s not Trail Loop, Alpine Loop, or Ocean Band in the Apple Watch Ultra box, that’s a bad sign. Each of the above Apple Watch bands have hardware that matches the titanium finish, making them a great fit for the Apple Watch Ultra. Fake Apple Watch Ultra bands are made of cheap materials that don’t match Apple Watch Ultra titanium finish.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra features

While a genuine Apple Watch Ultra run on watchOS, a clone Apple Watch Ultra run on an Android OS disguised to look like watchOS.

While the original Apple Watch Ultra come with inbuilt apps such as Fitness, Messages, ECG, Walkie-Talkie,and a Blood Oxygen app, as well as features like Fall Detection, Car Crash detection, high and low heart rate notifications, irregular rhythm notifications and cycle tracking with ovulation estimates, a clone Apple Watch Ultra doesn’t offer such apps and features.

Counterfeit Apple Watch Ultra also don’t have other notable features such as Compass Backtrack, advanced sleep tracking with sleep stages and access to the Apple Watch app store, among the usual Apple Watch features like smartphone notifications and multiple exercise modes.

Apple Watch Ultra with a green Alpine Loop displays the Compass app with a waypoint marked.

The Watch Ultra does have a couple of extra features over the fake Apple Watch Ultra like the siren, Night Mode on the Wayfinder face and the programmable Action button as well as the ability to use it as a dive computer.

Apple Watch Ultra displays the audible siren feature.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra price

Apple products are known worldwide for their premium prices compared to any other products. Of course, we acknowledge the existence of deals and promos across the board that could have possibly let you buy an authentic Apple Watch Ultra for dirt-cheap. So just because you got your Apple Watch Ultra for $600 or less doesn’t necessarily mean it’s fake – although it’s likely.

You can get an Apple Watch Ultra for $799 from any Apple store.

If you got your pair brand-new for under ‌$600 from a Black Friday sale or some other super-low discount price, then either you’re lucky, or your Apple Watch Ultra is not authentic.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra Serial number

Serial Number makes it easier for Apple consumers to check the authenticity of their Apple products. Serial Numbers are unique to each model of the Apple product. The Apple Watch Ultra has that unique Serial Number as well.

Apple runs a website that lets users check if their products are still under warranty. This is great for checking real products, of course, but it also has the added benefit of telling you when you’re using a fake product.

To check if the Apple Watch Ultra is fake or original, you’ll just need it’s serial number. Thankfully, it’s easy to find the serial number for the Apple Watch Ultra.

remove the band from the watch, then look for the serial number inside the band slot.

Once you have the Apple Watch Ultra serial number, head to the Apple’s Check Coverage website and enter it into the field at the top, then fill out the CAPTCHA and click Continue.

If you’re brought to either a page that asks you to enter the purchase date, or one that tells you what warranty options you have available, your Apple Ultra is legit. But if you instead get an error message saying that Apple is “unable to check coverage for this serial number,” it’s definitely a fake Apple Watch Ultra.

Real Apple Watch Ultra vs fake Apple Watch Ultra conclusion

The original Apple Watch Ultra and the fake Apple Watch Ultra share a few core features, though the genuine Watch Ultra has many extras, along with a larger and more rugged build.

At first glance, it is quite easy to mistake a clone for an original Apple Watch Ultra, as the makers pay high attention, especially to the Watch appearance. If you look closely using all the methods discussed in this guide, you can spot a fake from a genuine Apple Watch Ultra.

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7 ways to fix iPhone power button stuck or not working

by Moses Johnson

Here are all the steps you need to take if your iPhone power button is stuck or not working.

The power button is one of the essential elements of your iPhone. If the iPhone side button is not working, you can’t perform basic tasks like activating Siri, locking your screen, shutting down or turning on the device.

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone power button not working as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE.

Fortunately, if your iPhone power button is stuck or not working, you don’t have to book an appointment with Apple Genius Bar just yet. Here are a handful of troubleshooting steps and fixes you can try to revive your iPhone power button if it’s stuck or not working. If the power button is broken, we’ll also show you how to use an iPhone without power button.

7 Solutions to fix an iPhone power button that is stuck or not working

1. Remove your iPhone from its case

So this looks like it doesn’t make a difference, but it might be all what you need to fix the iPhone power button problem you are experiencing. Some iPhone cases are poorly designed around the buttons areas.

In addition, your phone’s case might be old and, consequently, hardened around the Side button. This also makes it stuck and difficult to press. So you might need to take off your iPhone from its cover or case and try using the Side button again.

If you discover that your phone’s case is the cause of the problem you are having, it’s time to purchase a new one with precise cutouts around the buttons.

2. Restart your iPhone

There’s a good chance that the iPhone power button is not working due to a software glitch. The easiest fix is to restart your iPhone. Yes, an action as simple as turning off your device and switching it back on can take care of several small problems!

If your iPhone volume buttons are stuck or not working, you can obviously control your iPhone’s volume with the volume slider in the Control Center, but how do you restart your iPhone if the Power button is broken or not working? Well, Apple makes it pretty easy to turn the iPhone off and on without the Power button. Here’s how:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Hit Shut Down.
  4. The Slide to Power Off screen will pop up. Drag the slider to the right and your iPhone will shut down.

If the Power button is broken or not working and your iPhone is off, you can’t easily jump into the Settings app to hit a switch. Thankfully, Apple has thought of this situation as well.

Turning your iPhone back on without the power button is pretty easy: just plug it in to charge over USB. Your iPhone will start up a few seconds after it starts charging (as long as the battery isn’t dead, in which case it takes longer).

3. Is the iPhone Power Button Stuck? Try Cleaning It

If you have your iPhone in your pocket regularly, then it’s probable that the power button is blocked with pocket gunk. You know, bits of skin, dust,, dirt, grime, lint, and whatever else you’ve got going on there in your pocket can sometimes get under the buttons, especially if you aren’t using a case.

Press down on the power button a few times to check if the button is stuck. If the iPhone Power button is stuck or doesn’t seem to click down, you might need to clean it.

You can clean the power button by simply blowing into them really hard, and giving the phone a good shake. Alternatively, get a can of compressed air and give the power button a good blast and a good shake.

If the power buttons is working now, great! If it’s only working a bit better, that’s a sign that it was dirty and you should keep cleaning it. Maybe also consider cleaning your pockets on a more regular basis?

4. Update Your iPhone to the Latest Version of iOS

We remind you to update your iPhone in almost all of our troubleshooting guides. This is because updates fix bugs, introduce new features, and enhance the user experience. Since your iPhone power button is not working, it’s a good idea to check for pending software updates and install it, if any. You can update your device by following the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Tap Software Update. Here, you can see if a new update is available or if your device is up to date.

5. Use AssistiveTouch instead of pressing side button

The AssistiveTouch menu gives you access to functions that you would otherwise control by pressing the Side button. With AssistiveTouch, you can:

  • Activate the Accessibility Shortcut
  • Lock the screen
  • Summon Siri
  • Restart the iPhone
  • Capture a screenshot

If you’d like to be able to lock your iPhone screen (put it to sleep), take screenshots, and more and don’t have a working power button, you can do that with AssistiveTouch on your screen. This is also useful if either of your volume buttons or mute switch are broken.

  1. Head to Settings.
  2. Tap Accessibility.
  3. Select Touch.
  4. Choose AssistiveTouch to turn this feature on.
  5. When you turn on AssistiveTouch, you see a button appear onscreen. You can drag the button to any edge of the screen, where it stays until you move it again. By default, tapping the button once opens the AssistiveTouch menu. Tapping once anywhere outside of the menu closes the AssistiveTouch menu.
  6. Tap Device.
  7. Tap Lock Screen.

You can also use Siri to turn on AssistiveTouch on iPhone. Say “Hey Siri,” “Turn on AssistiveTouch”

AssistiveTouch can also be added to the Accessibility Shortcut for quick access from Control Center.

6. Reset or Restore Your iPhone

Sometimes, firmware updates can change how the buttons on our phones work. If you recently updated your iPhone and the power buttons stopped working, try restarting your device by turning it off and on again.

If this doesn’t work and you did recently update your phone, you might need to reset your device. This means backing up your iPhone and erasing all the content and settings. A full reset might also work if your iPhone power button stopped working after an app download or a jailbreak attempt.

To do this, first, back up your iPhone. After doing so, follow the steps below to erase your iPhone settings:

  1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Choose Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

This will wipe your phone clean and essentially make it like new. Before restoring a backup, go into the device and test the Power button. If it’s working properly, restore your backup.

There are some cases where restoring your backup might make it not work again. If that’s the case, it might have been an app you tried to download or your backup could be corrupted. Sadly, this means starting from scratch, unless you have an older backup you can try restoring.

If your photos and contacts are in iCloud you won’t need to transfer those over manually.

7. iPhone Power button not working still? Contact Apple Support

If none of the above troubleshooting steps fixed your iPhone power button problem, your last hope is to contact official Apple Support for further help. You will most likely have a hardware issue that can only be fixed by Apple. If you still have a valid warranty on your phone, you may even be able to get the phone replaced if the Power button problem is not fixable.

Successfully fixed iPhone power button not working issue!

Did any of our troubleshooting steps help you fix your iPhone Side button problem? If so, we’d love to hear which one! Let us know in the comments below.

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What to do when your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive

by Kevin Hollington

Fix your unresponsive iPhone with these steps.

Smartphones are an almost essential part of life, so your iPhone freezing and becoming unresponsive, especially at an inopportune moment, is a huge problem. Unless it’s a significant hardware issue, simply restarting the iPhone should do the trick, but diagnosing the cause of the problem to stop it from happening again might take longer.

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone getting frozen or unresponsive as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE. Thankfully, our troubleshooting guide will show you what to do if your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive.

Understanding the cause of the problem is key to finding a possible solution. Hence, we have first talked about what could be the possible reason why some iPhones freeze or become unresponsive before learning the different ways to resolve the issue.

Why is iPhone freezing or unresponsive

There are a few reasons why your iPhone freezes and becomes unresponsive often. With newer iPhones, it’s more than likely a software issue caused by a problematic system or third-party app. Lack of storage space might also cause your iPhone to freeze, mainly when performing tasks that require storage, like taking photos.

iPhones that are a few years old might not have a powerful enough processor to handle processor-intensive apps and games or even the latest version of iOS. Extreme temperature is also a problem, especially when iPhone gets too hot or too cold.

Hardware problems are a less common cause for a frozen iPhone, but issues with the touchscreen might make the iPhone appear unresponsive. If it is a hardware issue, your only option is to contact Apple Support or an authorized service center to get the iPhone repaired or replaced.

8 potential fixes for a frozen iPhone

1. Restart your phone

Before you can figure out why your iPhone is freezing, the first thing to do is to get it up and running again. You can restart the iPhone by pressing and holding the power button and either of the volume buttons. When the power slider appears, drag it from left to right to shut down your iPhone. Now, press the power button until the device reboots.

If the normal restart doesn’t work, force restart your iPhone by pressing and holding the volume up key followed by the volume down key. Finally, press and hold the Side button. Keep holding the side button until you see the Apple Logo.

2. Charge your iPhone

If your iPhone doesn’t start after you press and hold the power button, plug it into the charger and wait before trying to restart it. Your iPhone might be unresponsive because it has run out of battery. There are also known software bugs that might cause your phone to shut down and not start when the battery is close to running out but not at zero.

You might have other problems if your iPhone isn’t charging at all. If that’s the case, try these fixes to help solve your iPhone’s charging issues.

3. Check your iPhone’s storage

Lack of enough storage space might make your iPhone not work correctly or freeze completely. Go to Settings > General > iPhone Storage to see how much space is available. If you are close to running out (under 10% of the total storage), you will need to delete some files and unused apps to clear up space.

iPhones offers offload unused apps option in the Storage section. This will automatically remove unused apps when you’re low on storage. Your documents & data will be saved.

4. See if an app is causing your iPhone to freeze

Problematic apps might freeze and make your iPhone unresponsive. If only the app is frozen, but you can access the rest of the phone, try to close the app.

  1. Swipe up from the bottom of the screen to bring up the app switcher.
  2. Swipe up on the problematic app to close it.

It might also help to check if this app has an update available. If the application isn’t up to date, it could be having bugs causing your iPhone to freeze. Follow the steps below to update your apps:

  1. Open the App Store.
  2. Tap on your profile icon in the upper right corner of the screen.
  3. Scroll down and install any available app updates.

If you tried closing, reopening and updating the app, and your iPhone gets frozen while using the app, we suggest deleting it and trying to find an alternative app. To do this, follow the steps below:

  1. Press and hold on the problematic app icon.
  2. Tap Remove App.
  3. Tap Delete App.
  4. Tap Delete to confirm.

5. Update your iPhone

Don’t forget to update your iPhone software. An iOS update usually come with bug fixes to help solve problems that might cause a frozen and unresponsive iPhone. To do so. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go into Settings.
  2. Tap on General.
  3. Choose Software Update.
  4. If an update is available, hit Download & Install.

6. Make sure it’s not too cold (or too hot)

Some iPhone components can be sensitive to temperature, and if you are using your iPhone in extreme temperature conditions, such as in freezing temperatures or in blistering summer heat that’s over 100 degrees, the touchscreen might misbehave (or other components on the iPhone might start to temporarily fail). Wait until you can use the iPhone in more nominal temperature conditions and see if that solves the problem.

7. Factory reset your phone

If nothing works, your only option might be to factory reset your iPhone. This step is the last resort since it will completely erase your phone. Before resetting your device, don’t forget to back up your iPhone.

  1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Hit Erase All Content and Settings.

8. Hardware problems

There isn’t much you can do if your iPhone is frozen or unresponsive because of hardware problems. Contact Apple Support or an authorized service center to repair any issues with the touchscreen not working or other hardware problems. You might need to get a replacement if a repair isn’t possible.

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Are your iPhone speakers not working? Try these 10 fixes

by Dave Johnson

There’s no need to panic if your iPhone speakers are not working. Work your way through these ten fixes to get your iPhone’s speakers working again.

An iPhone with broken or muffled speakers isn’t of much use. You won’t be able to listen to music, play a podcast, or most importantly, hear what the person on the other end of the line is saying.

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone speaker not working as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE. Thankfully, the troubleshooting steps explained in this guide will help you fix iPhone speaker problem for good!

Getting a good hang of the problem is key to discovering the cause and finding a possible solution. Therefore, we have first talked about what could be the possible reason why some iPhones speaker is not working before learning the different ways to resolve the issue. Lets get started.

Why are iPhone speakers not working?

If your iPhone speakers are not working, there could be an issue with the audio settings or with the speakers, themselves. If you’re using a headset, that might be the cause.

Don’t panic, though, as we’ve done the heavy lifting for you. Here’s how you can fix the sound on your iPhone if your speakers have stopped working.

How to fix iPhone speakers not working issue

1. Check the sound settings on your iPhone

The first troubleshooting step if your iPhone speakers are not working is to check your sound settings on your phone. There’s a good chance that you turned the volume down and not even realized it. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap Sounds & Haptics. Here, Drag the slider to increase the sound volume.

2. Reboot your iPhone

If your iPhone speakers are not working after trying the above solution, the next troubleshooting step is to simply perform a reboot. This will restart all background services and give your phone a clean start in case a minor software glitch has caused the speaker on your iPhone to stop working. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Shut Down.
  4. Power on your iPhone and check if the speakers are working as expected.

3. Could Your Bluetooth Headset Be the Problem?

When a cable is plugged into your iPhone, it’s obvious that an external device is connected. With Bluetooth, however, it’s easy to forget.

For example, I occasionally use Bluetooth headsets with my iPhone. When I’m not using them, I don’t always keep in mind to swap the playback device. Consequently, audio gets streamed to the headphones, but not my iPhone’s speakers.

If your iPhone speaker is not working during a call, you need to examine whether your phone’s audio output is set to the built-in speaker. Simply bring up the Control Center to check if your iPhone is connected to any Bluetooth audio outputs.

Next time you use Bluetooth headsets, remember to switch them off or disconnect the device from your iPhone when not in use.

4. Still No Sound From Your iPhone Speakers? Update iOS

Made all the checks to your audio settings and still getting no sound from your iPhone speakers? Then it’s time to try a software solution. Remember the last time you updated iOS? If not, this might be the right time to do so. Follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Software Update.
  4. If an update is available, tap Download & Install.

5. Clean the Speaker Grills

If you are not aware, dust or the pile-up of smudge are also capable of inhibiting the iPhone’s speakers from working properly. If you haven’t cleaned your iPhone for a while, there is a good chance that the pileup of dust could be blocking the speakers. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to clean iPhone’s speakers.

Start by blowing air into the speakers, either using your mouth or a can of compressed air. Apart from that, you can try to suck small crumbs and bits of dust out using a vacuum cleaner. This could affect your phone’s internals, though, so you should proceed with caution if you attempt this solution.

Another good option is gently scrubbing the speaker grills with a toothbrush or a soft bristle brush, and giving the device a good shake to loosen up the dirt.

6. Check that your iPhone isn’t stuck in headphone mode

It’s possible that your phone is “stuck” in a mode in which it thinks it’s playing audio, but it’s sending it to a device that isn’t connected, like earbuds that aren’t plugged in or a Bluetooth device that isn’t turned on.

Here are a few troubleshooting steps you can try to “wake up” your iPhone’s audio connection so it’s working properly:

  • Reconnect your headphones then disconnect them again. Repeat this three or four times to loosen any dirt within the port. Then give your iPhone a good shake to let loose debris fall out.
  • If you have Bluetooth headphones, connect and disconnect your headphones by going to Settings > Bluetooth. When you disconnect your headphones, your iPhone should automatically switch back to using the internal speakers.

7. Reset All iPhone Settings

At times, a software glitch can also lead to iPhone speaker issues. To check and see if this is the case, reset all iPhone settings. This will fix any software bugs that might be dwelling within your iPhone’s code. Follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Reset.
  5. Tap Reset All Settings.

8. Perform a factory reset

If your iPhone speaker not working issue persist, it’s time to reset your iPhone to factory settings. Doing this can be a pain, but it’s recommended to make sure there are no prevalent software glitches.

A factory reset will completely wipe your iPhone, and the complete operating system will be set to its default settings. Factory reset might also work if your iPhone speakers stopped working after an app download or a jailbreak attempt.

To restore your iPhone to factory settings, first, you’ll need to back up your device. Then follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

This will wipe your phone clean and essentially make it like new. Before restoring a backup, go into the device and test the speakers. If they work, restore your backup.

There are some cases where restoring your backup might make them not work again. If that’s the case, it might have been an app you tried to download or your backup could be corrupted. Sadly, this means starting from scratch, unless you have an older backup you can try restoring. If your photos and contacts are in iCloud you won’t need to transfer those over manually.

9. Did your iPhone fall in water?

Water in speakers will cause the audio to sound muffled. An iPhone with muffled speakers isn’t of much use. You won’t be able to listen to music, play a podcast, or most importantly, hear what the person on the other end of the line is saying.

So how do you fix it? You could try using a can of compressed air, but you need to be careful. If you hold the nozzle too close the speaker, you might irreparably damage it.

10. iPhone Speakers not Working still? Repair options

You’ve checked the volume settings of your iPhone and cleaned the speakers. Everything appears to be okay. You’ve even updated the iOS and reset iPhone to factory settings.

You’ve made it this far, but there’s still no audio, and your iPhone speakers are not working. Well, it looks like it’s time to contact Apple support for further help.

Are Your iPhone’s Speakers Working Again?

Whatever the reason for your iPhone speakers not working, if you enjoy listening to music, podcasts, or any other audio media, then you know how working days on end without good background noise can get. Hopefully, one of these tips worked out for you, and your iPhone speakers are now blasting as usual.

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10 ways to fix iPhone volume buttons stuck or not working

by GeeksModo Staff

Are your iPhone volume buttons stuck or not working? Try these ten fixes. You don’t have to be a tech wiz to fix the problem.

Are your iPhone volume buttons not working all of a sudden? iPhone volume buttons problems aren’t as uncommon as you may think. It happens to many users and can be extremely frustrating, especially for those who regularly listen to music or other audio media.

This post will guide you through some fixes that will, hopefully, solve the iPhone volume buttons problem you are experiencing.

There is nothing new about the problem of iPhone volume keys stuck or not working as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE.

Fortunately, if your iPhone volume button is stuck or not working, you don’t have to book an appointment with Apple Genius Bar just yet. Here are a handful of troubleshooting steps and fixes you can try to revive your iPhone volume key if it’s stuck or not working. If the volume button is broken, we’ll also show you how to use an iPhone without volume buttons.

Without any further delay, let’s get started.

How to fix iPhone volume buttons that are stuck or not working

1. iPhone volume buttons stuck? Remove the Case

Believe it not, there are a ton of iPhone cases (especially the cheaper and rugged ones) that lack tactile buttons. So, if you have installed a case on your iPhone, remove it and press the volume buttons to check if they are working or not. If the volume buttons are working fine, your case was the cause of the problem and not your iPhone hardware.

2. Ensure the iPhone isn’t connected to an external device via Bluetooth

If you’ve paired the iPhone with wireless headphones, a speaker, or any other device via Bluetooth, the audio could be sent to those devices.

All you have to do is open up the settings app on your iPhone, find the Bluetooth button, and check to see if it’s on. You can also dig deeper into the settings and see which Bluetooth devices the iPhone is connected to.

If the iPhone is connected to an audio device via Bluetooth, you can try a couple of things. You can disconnect or forget audio devices, but the easiest solution is to turn Bluetooth off and try using the volume buttons. If your iPhone volume buttons still don’t work, you should move on to the next solution on this list.

3. Clean the volume buttons

As you can imagine, a lot of dust, as well as lint and other debris, can make its way into the opening around the volume buttons over time. This might cause the problem, as dirt can cause the iPhone’ volume buttons to get stuck.

The first thing you should do if your iPhone volume buttons are stuck or not working is to look into the buttons to see just how dirty they are. A flashlight might come in handy for this. The next step is to try and clean them and hope that solves the issue. There are many ways to do this, and some work better than others. One option is to blow into the volume buttons, which should take care of at least some of the dust and lint found inside. You can also use a can of compressed air if you have one nearby. Be very careful when doing this, as the last thing you want to do is cause more damage to the device.

Look into the volume buttons again to see how much dust and lint you cleaned up. If things look better, try adjusting the volume to check if everything works as it should.

4. Lock the ringer and alert volumes in Settings

  1. Open Settings .
  2. Tap Sounds & Haptics (on supported models) or Sounds (on other iPhone models).
  3. Turn off Change with Buttons.

5. Restart your iPhone

If everything seems to be in order, but your iPhone’s volume buttons are not working, there’s another simple fix you can try, which is restarting your device. This can sometimes solve many smartphone-related problems and takes less than a minute. Just follow the steps below:

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Select Shut Down.
  4. Press the power button to turn your iPhone back on, and then check to see if the volume buttons are working properly.

6. Adjust the volume in Control Center

When iPhone is locked or when you’re using an app, you can adjust the volume in Control Center.

Open Control Center, then drag the volume slider.

7. Use Siri to adjust the volume on iPhone

When you’re listening to songs, movies, or other media on iPhone, you can use Siri to turn the volume up or down.
Just activate Siri and say something like: “Turn up the volume” or “Turn down the volume.”

8. Make sure your iPhone is up-to-date

You might be running an old version of iOS on your iPhone. While this shouldn’t cause complications with volume buttons, it’s always worth keeping your iPhone updated to iron out potential problems. Follow the steps below:

  1. Head to Settings.
  2. Tap General.
  3. Hit Software Update to see if a new iOS version is available.

If the problem lies in an app—for example, volume buttons working everywhere on your iPhone except when using a specific app—check whether there’s an update to install via the App Store. If not, you could contact the app developer and ask for advice.

9. Perform a factory reset

If your iPhone volume buttons are not working after trying the above steps, there is one last thing you can do before seeking professional help. A factory reset will completely wipe your iPhone, and the complete operating system will be set to its default settings. If the problem isn’t hardware, a factory reset should fix any software bugs that might be dwelling within your iPhone’s code. A factory reset might also work if your volume button stopped working after an app download or a jailbreak attempt.

To restore your iPhone to factory settings, first, you’ll need to back up your device. Then follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Go into General.
  3. Select Transfer or Reset iPhone.
  4. Tap Erase All Content and Settings.

This will wipe your phone clean and essentially make it like new. Before restoring a backup, go into the device and test the volume buttons. If they work, restore your backup.

There are some cases where restoring your backup might make them not work again. If that’s the case, it might have been an app you tried to download or your backup could be corrupted. Sadly, this means starting from scratch, unless you have an older backup you can try restoring.

If your photos and contacts are in iCloud you won’t need to transfer those over manually.

10. Time to contact Apple Support

If none of the fixes above fixed your iPhone volume buttons problem, the issue isn’t as minor as hoped. If your iPhone is still under warranty, the best thing to do is contact Apple Support. Explain the problem to the company, and send it in for repair or replacement. This can take quite some time in some cases, but at least it’s free.

If the warranty has expired, you may have phone insurance. Just make a claim with your provider.

The third solution is the worst one. You may have to pay to get the iPhone volume buttons repaired by Apple or an authorized service center. You’ll have to open up your wallet and pay up, but at least you’ll be able to use the volume buttons again. Otherwise, you could opt for a pair of headphones. That isn’t truly a solution, but you will be able to control the volume of your iPhone.

Successfully fixed iPhone buttons not working issue

It can be annoying if your iPhone volume buttons are not working. Luckily, the solutions mentioned above will fix the problem in most cases, and you’ll be able to change your volume again in no time.

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How to fix iPhone”No SIM card installed” error (2025)

by GeeksModo Staff

Is your iPhone showing a “No SIM card installed” error? Here’s how to fix the problem, step-by-step.

While an iPhone 14 model in the United States doesn’t have a SIM card, majority of iPhone models require a physical SIM card to make phone calls, send and receive text messages, and connect to the Internet while out and about. Unfortunately, the network connection can fail on your iPhone because of hardware and software issues.

There is nothing new about the issue of iPhone showing “no SIM card installed” error as it has existed on almost all iPhone models. The issue has affected many iPhone models, including iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, XS Max, iPhone 11, 11 Pro, 11 Pro Max, iPhone 12, 12 mini, 12 Pro, 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13, 13 mini, 13 Pro, 13 Pro Max, iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone SE. Fortunately, if you are experiencing a “No SIM card installed” error on your iPhone, this troubleshooting guide will show you what you can do to fix it.

Why your iPhone might not detect a SIM card

There are a few reasons your iPhone might not detect a SIM card. It could be a problem with the SIM card itself. You might not have placed the SIM card in the tray correctly, or the card might be dirty or damaged. It could also be a problem with the iPhone’s software. There might be a problem with the network settings. Whatever the case, here’s what you can do to fix the “No SIM card installed” error on iPhone.

How to fix a “No SIM card installed” error on iPhone

1. Check the SIM card

The first step to fix the “No SIM card installed” error on iPhone is to check the SIM card. Remove the SIM card out of the tray and place it back carefully. It should sit flush with the tray and not pop out easily. Insert the SIM tray in the iPhone and check if the error goes away. A dirty or damaged SIM card might also cause this issue. Clean the SIM card before you insert it into the iPhone again. If it’s damaged, your only option is to get a new SIM from your network carrier.

2. Check the phone hardware

Ensure that the iPhone’s SIM tray isn’t bent or damaged. If the tray doesn’t release easily or you need to force it back into the iPhone, you might have to replace it. You can confirm whether it’s a hardware issue by checking the SIM card on another phone. If it works on other devices, you likely have a hardware problem. Contact Apple Support or an authorized technician to repair or replace your smartphone.

3. Software problems

If you’re getting the “No SIM card installed” error on your iPhone because of software problems, there are a few basic troubleshooting steps you can try.

  • Restart the iPhone: Simply rebooting the phone might be enough to fix the problem. Go to Settings > General > Shut down. Check if the iPhone can read the SIM card after a reboot.
  • Toggle Airplane mode: Try toggling Airplane Mode on and off to re-establish the phone’s network connections. Bring up the Control center on your iPhone and tap Airplane mode. You can also go to Settings and enable and disable Airplane mode.
  • Reset network settings: You might have to reset your iPhone’s network settings if nothing else works. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > and tap Reset network settings. Keep in mind that this will also reset your Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and VPN settings.

4. Contact customer service

If you see the “No SIM card installed” error on a new iPhone, you might have to contact your network provider to see if there’s a network or settings issue. You likely need a new SIM card if the error pops up suddenly on your older iPhone. You can also contact Apple Support to check whether this is a known software problem and see if they can help out in any way.

Successfully fixed “No SIM card installed” error on iPhone

To fix the “No SIM card installed” error on iPhone, check if the SIM card is inserted correctly or if the SIM tray is bent or damaged. See if the SIM card works on another phone. If it doesn’t, you will need to contact your network provider to get a new one. If it’s a software bug, try restarting the iPhone, toggling Airplane Mode on and off, and resetting the iPhone’s network settings. You might have to pick up a replacement device if nothing works and the error doesn’t go away.

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