If you can’t hear the ringer when there is an incoming call to your Apple iPhone, there are a few things that can cause the issue. Here is a list of things to try.
1. Ring/Silent Switch
You may have overlooked whether or not the ring/silent switch is set to silence the ringer. The ring/silent switch is above the volume switch. If you can see orange on this switch, it’s set to vibrate. Switch it to ring and you should be all good.
2. Turn Up the Volume
Be sure not to overlook that the volume buttons on the side of the iPhone controls the ringer. From the Home screen, press the “Volume Up” button and ensure the volume is set to an appropriate level.
3. Try a Reset
Sometimes you might need to reset the iPhone to get it working correctly again. You can do this by pressing and holding the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons simultaneously (“Power” and “Home” on older devices) for about 5 seconds. After holding the buttons, the iPhone should shut off. From there, simply power it back on and give the ringer another try.
4. It’s Stuck in Headphones Mode
Another common issue with iPhone users who have ringer issues is that the device is stuck in “Headphones Mode”. This happens when the iPhone seems to detect headphones plugged into the device. Read our post, “iPhone or iPad Stuck with No Sound” for tips on how to fix this issue.
Hopefully at least one set of steps above has helped you fix your ringer sound issue. Please share your experience with this problem in the comments section below.
Marie says
Thank you so very much. 😊
Kevin says
Very helpful. Fixed the problem on my wife’s iphone 7+.
Dave says
Got my ringtone back! You showed, and explained it so much more plainly than even Apple’s own tech geebos did! Thanks!
Ellen says
Thank you! I saw the orange above the volume switch and moved it away and then I got the ringer back! I don’t know how it got to be orange but it’s back on ringer now!
Jonathan Williams says
Solved my wife’s iphone issue. Ringer was accidentally switched.
T. Papciak says
Couldn`t hear ringer tone. Tried the silent to normal switch….BINGO. Outstanding.
Thank you.
Christopher says
The reset worked perfectly! Thank you!
LKJain says
Thank you, very simple remedy’s but I was missing it and with your page I could fix it
Cilla says
Really helpful thank you
Beverly says
Thank you I would have never thought about that little switch
Cariann says
I’ve done everything that I can to have my sounds come thru on my iPhone 8+ brand new and Idk but can’t hear rings but I have it all up and on it only vibrates
Marlene Brace says
Thanks so much, I didn’t know the switch on the side silenced the ringer, I obviously touched it when adjusting the volume. Superb advice, bless you!
Robert Skillin says
all i had to do was turn power off, then on. thx
Dawn says
Thank you so much. II couldn’t understand why my phone didn’t ring. Checked everything and then you showed the little switch on side to switch from silent to normal.
heidi says
brilliant, many thanks!!
Phyllis says
Tried all three steps.I do not hear my phone ring. However, if I go to sounds I can hear the ring tones fine.
Kim says
Clear and simple = fixed. Thanks
Susan says
Thank you so much.