Your iPhone speaker sounds muffled or quiet
Your speaker is definitely covered by dust or lint, especially if the phone is in a case. Check the speaker grilles at the bottom of your iPhone and gently clean any dirt out. If it's still muffled and audio works fine through headphones, the speaker itself is likely damaged.
Your iPhone has speaker grilles at the bottom and on the sides that can get blocked by dust, lint, or case material. When the grilles are blocked, sound comes out muffled or quiet. If the speaker is clean and still sounds bad, the speaker hardware is damaged from water, a drop, or general wear.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Using a case that's designed to cover the speaker and then complaining about muffled sound — the case is doing its job
- Using sharp objects or liquid to clean the speaker grille — dry brushing only
- Thinking the phone is broken when really it just needs cleaning — try cleaning first before assuming hardware damage
Signs you need professional help
- The speaker is clean but still muffled and you can't hear calls — the speaker can need replacement
- The phone got wet and the speaker went muffled — water damage to the speaker is permanent
- Only one corner of the speaker works but not the other — the speaker has partial hardware damage
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