My iPhone ring/silent switch is stuck on mute, how can I turn on sound?

My iPhone ring/silent switch is stuck on mute, how can I turn on sound?

Some iPhone owners have had their ring/silent switch stop working. In some cases the switch gets stuck on ring, which means that entering silent mode requires special workarounds to fix. In other cases, the switch gets stuck on mute, which means your iPhone will only vibrate or be silent depending on the settings.

There is a fix for a mute button that's stuck on mute. Again, if you need to fix a ring button that won't go silent, check these instructions first. You can regain control of your iPhone and bring back the sound with the following instructions.

The best way to circumvent a broken ring/silent switch is with software. There is a jailbreak app that will allow you to control silent or ring modes without the switch, whether or not it's broken. The app requires that you jailbreak your iPhone and open the Cydia app store.

In Cydia, navigate to Sections -> Utilities or use the search function to find one of the following apps:

For devices running firmware earlier than iOS 4.0, look for Auto Profiles Manager.
Those with newer iPhones should install Auto Silent.

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Although this app will cost around $3 as of this writing, it's a small price to pay to bring back ringing functionality to your iPhone. Once installed, you can make your iPhone ring again by following these steps:

1. Run the AutoSilent app
2. Tap Disable iPhone Silent Switch
3. Touch OK to continue

Now you have circumvented your broken hardware switch and the iPhone should have normal sounds restored.

Note: Depending on whether or not your switch is stuck in mute or ring mode, enabling or disabling the hardware switch with Auto Silent will toggle the sound on your iPhone!

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MJ replied on

This worked for me, my ring/silent switch is broken but now i can control the setting, its great. Thanks

Chris Ngwepe replied on

Best online help ever !!!!

Chris replied on

Thank you so so so much. It was driving me crazy

Anonymous replied on

Thank you so much for this post. I recently upgraded to the latest 7.0.4 software and I have an Iphone 4. I also did not have volume for my text messages and emails that I was receiving. Unfortunately I still do not have volume for them, but it did get back a vibrate which was more than I had. I still need to find out how to fix it from vibrate to volume now. Any suggestions would be great.

Linda Heath replied on

My hero. I had no idea something so critical as a stuck mute button could be corrected so easily . Great instructions, great fix in seconds.

Anonymous replied on

You are a legend, thanks very much- worked a treat

Lucas replied on

Sweet trick I was about to smash up my phone lol thanks :)

Anonymous replied on

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Anonymous replied on

God Bless you! :)

Anonydavidmous replied on

FANTASTIC!! sometimes the answer is a simple as that!

Anonymous replied on

Great, this just works.. no need to risk bricking your phone with unnecessary jailbreak.

Anonymous replied on

Hi there it worked brilliant post thank you

Anonymous replied on

ThaNx a million!

Anonymous replied on

It worked! Thank you!

Rajeshprabu replied on

Many thanks Jodray. Your steps helped me fix the issue. I'm very upset with the way it's designed and complex work around with iPhone. You've made my day!

Anonymous replied on

Wow Thank u so much!!! It worked for me

Anonymous replied on

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Anonymous replied on

Thanks so much it worked for me too!

Kurian replied on

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Anonymous replied on

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adil rao replied on

thanx a lot dear its works for me

Anonymous replied on

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Anonymous replied on

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Anonymous replied on

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Virtuous replied on

My ringer was silenced suddenly but I had no idea how and why. I tried everything I could to correct it in Settings, but to no avail. The technicians at Apple reset my phone, reinstalled software, and even considered internal repairs, but wasn't able to fix the problem. I find your post, follow your instructions, and after weeks without a ringing phone, the problem is solved in a matter of seconds. THANK YOU!

Aby replied on

Thanks jodray! The Assistive Touch Unmute worked for me when my hardware setting wasn't working.

David Ward replied on

This just worked for me - my phone has been silent for ages but now rings. Thank you so much

simon turner replied on

my friend has suffered from mute-itus for almost 3 years

THANKYOU "IT WAS SO SIMPLE" he had told me he'd been through every setting to fix it. Bar the one that worked hahaha.
It worked straight away an best of all no jailbreak required YAY
so yes it worked (on his iphone 4) !!!Great work man!!!

simon turner replied on

my friend has suffered from mute-itus for almost 3 years

THANKYOU "IT WAS SO SIMPLE" he had told me he'd been through every setting to fix it. Bar the one that worked hahaha.
It worked straight away an best of all no jailbreak required YAY
so yes it worked (on his iphone 4) !!!Great work man!!!

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