Method #4: Adjust the ‘Ringer’ volume controls
Adjusting the volume of ringer which is what buzzes when you have a call or text messages or when notifications go off, is not a big deal. You can simply toggle the volume using the two hardware volume rockers where one reduces the volume while other increases it. However, some applications might need a software volume tweak as well which means you might end up facing issues with that particular app (s) if you stick to using hardware volume rockers as opposed to their needs.
- For that, launch the Settings application on your device.
- Scroll through the page to find and tap on ‘Sounds & Haptics’.
- Now, you’ll spot ‘Ringer and Alerts’ that you should grab to the extreme right to increase the volume.
Method #5: Verify if there’s any Bluetooth device connected to the phone
If you usually connect to Bluetooth devices which can include speakers to headphones to other devices, this could actually explain why you aren’t able to hear any audio from your phone. Once connected, the phone bypasses the audio output to the Bluetooth device connected to it. Here, it could be either a headphone or a speaker as said. Now, if the Bluetooth is active, you can spot the icon on the status bar and turn it off in case if it is causing the problem.
On the other hand, if you paired your phone to any Bluetooth device and forgot to unpair it although there may or may not be Bluetooth icon visible on the status bar, you need to unpair it in case if there’s an issue with it. Visit the Bluetooth section within Settings app and click on ‘i’ against any device that you want to forget and select ‘Forget this Device’ and bingo, it is done.
Method #6: Recall if there was any physical or liquid damage to the phone or not
Physical or liquid damage can prove fatal for a smartphone like the iPhone XS Max. Although the phone has an official IP68 certification which allows it to be water-resistance, it doesn’t mean that you will keep it in water for hours and still use it. There are certain limitations with phones even with the IP68 rating. On the other hand, physical damage is not a good call anytime. Yes, the phone is sturdy enough to take a few feet of fall but depending upon the collision, it could shatter the back or front glass which will definitely burn a hole in your pockets since fixing a shattered rear glass could cost almost 1/4th of the price that you paid to buy the phone in the first place.
Recall if there was any physical or liquid damage for that matter. Also, if you were somewhere out and it was showering or raining, it is possible that water seeped into the speaker vent although it won’t make it through the vent due to water-resisting mesh that covers it. For that, you can shake the phone a bit to remove any droplets of water dampening the sound produced by the speaker itself which is a common issue and would last a few hours at max until the droplets of water either evaporates or slips out of the vent.
Method #7: Reset all the settings on your iPhone XS Max
Either it could be your fault or it could be the system’s fault to register invalid settings that can cause issues. Also, other possible reasons include the fact that bugs can cause issues, as well as someone else tweaking the settings, can impair it as well. This could cause problems such as “iPhone XS Max has no audio” issue that we are discussing right here.
The process to clear all the settings on iPhone XS Max is pretty simple. Dive into the Settings app on your device and navigate towards General >> Reset. This page contains plenty of options to reset stuff where you need to search, and click on ‘Reset All Settings’. The next page will ask for a passcode to authenticate the actions being taken and once you are done with it, I would say quickly reboot the device so that the changes take place seamlessly.
Method #8: Take professional assistance
At the end of the day, audio produced by iPhone XS Max either towards alerting of any calls or if that audio out of the loudspeaker, it is crucial to get it resolved if it’s not working. The thing is, muted audio can be problematic as you would never know when you receive a call or text unless the phone vibrates powerfully to alert you. On the other hand, you might not be able to watch any video or listen to music as the speaker is not allowing it to and thus, professional assistance can come handy.
It could be a complex software issue that you aren’t able to resolve or it could be a hardware issue i.e. the speaker isn’t is either damaged or impaired. This calls for help from Apple authorized service center although you can visit a third-party service center as well depending upon your preference.
