Why does my iPhone vibrate but does not ring?
Why does my iPhone vibrate but does not ring?
I’ve recently noticed an issue with my iPhone where it vibrates whenever I receive a call, but it does not produce any ringing sound. This problem has become quite frustrating as it makes me miss important calls. Even though I have checked the volume level and ensured it is set to high, the phone still does not ring. I have also made sure that the Do Not Disturb mode is turned off and that silent mode is not activated. The ringer is working because I’ve tested it with other notifications and it seems fine. This behavior is unexpected and persistent, and I am not sure what else might be causing it. Has anyone else experienced this problem, and what could be the underlying issue?
9 Answers
One possible reason could be an issue with your phone carrier services. Sometimes carrier settings need an update, or there might be service interruptions. Check with your carrier if they have any reported issues. Additionally, navigate to Settings > General > About and see if there’s a carrier update available. Follow the prompts if there is one.
You might want to check if the problem persists in Safe Mode. This helps you determine if a third-party app is causing the issue. To do this, turn off your iPhone. Turn it back on while holding the Volume Up button until the home screen appears. If the problem goes away, it’s likely an app you installed. You can then uninstall apps one by one to identify the culprit.
This could be an issue with the custom ringtone settings. Here’s what you might try:
- Open the Contacts app.
- Select a contact from whom you missed a call.
- Tap ‘Edit’ in the top right corner.
- Under ‘Ringtone,’ make sure it’s set to a valid ringtone and not ‘None.’
There was a time I had custom ringtones set, and once they were inadvertently deleted, which led to my issue. Setting them back helped me resolve this.
I had the same problem with my iPhone, and it turned out to be the Ring/Silent switch on the side of the device. Sometimes, this switch can be accidentally toggled to Silent mode, which causes the iPhone to vibrate but not ring. Simply check the position of the switch. If you see an orange indicator, the phone is in Silent mode. Just flip the switch to turn off Silent mode, and your ringing should be back to normal.
The issue might be related to the Do Not Disturb (DND) settings. Here’s what I did when my iPhone vibrated but didn’t ring:
- Navigate to Settings.
- Select ‘Focus’ and tap ‘Do Not Disturb.’
- Ensure that DND is not turned on.
- You might also want to check if any automation under DND settings is active, which can automatically enable DND based on certain conditions, like time or location.
These steps fixed the issue on my device, and my iPhone started ringing again as expected.
Sometimes, it might be due to dust or debris stuck in the ringer switch or the speaker itself. Carefully inspect the areas for any visible dirt. I used a soft brush and a can of compressed air to gently clean these areas, and it worked wonders. Be careful not to damage the components while cleaning.
Something that helped me troubleshoot my iPhone when it vibrated but did not ring was checking the settings:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap ‘Sounds & Haptics.’
- Ensure the ‘Ringer and Alerts’ volume slider is not at the lowest setting.
- Also, check if ‘Change with Buttons’ is on, so you can adjust the volume with the side buttons.
This was a quick fix for me, and I hope it helps you too.
If all else fails, I’d suggest restarting your iPhone. I had a similar issue and a simple restart solved it. Hold down the side button and the volume up button until you see the ‘Slide to power off’ slider. Slide it, wait for the iPhone to turn off, then hold the side button again until the Apple logo appears. This refreshes the system and can sometimes resolve minor glitches that cause issues with ringing.