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How to Turn Off Silent Mode on iPhone Download Article Learn to turn off silent mode using the button on your phone or AssistiveTouch Written by Darlene Antonelli, MA
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 94,241 times. Learn more...
Do you need to turn off Silent mode on your iPhone? There are two ways you can do this including using the physical buttons on your phone and creating an AssistiveTouch function. This wikiHow article teaches you how to turn off Silent mode on any iPhone, including iPhone X, 11, 12, and 13.
Turning Off Silent Mode on Your iPhone
To turn off silent mode, look for the switch right above the volume buttons on the left side of your phone. Flip this switch so the orange isn’t showing.
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1 Flip the switch so the orange isn't showing. You'll find this switch above your volume keys. As long as you don't see orange, Silent mode is off and your phone will ring like normal.[1]XResearch source
If you see the orange part of the switch, Silent mode is on and your phone won't ring.
2 Change the behavior of Silent mode. Go to Settings > Sound & Haptics" or Settings > Sound to change if your phone vibrates while in Silent mode.[2]XResearch source Advertisement
3 Enable or disable "Change with Buttons" to change your ringtone and alert sound levels. If, for example, you don't have a ringtone selected, turning off Silent mode will not make your phone ring.
You can also set ringtones, vibrations, and other sounds in Settings > Sounds & Haptics or Settings > Sounds.[3]XResearch source
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1 Open Settings. This app icon features gears on a light grey background.[4]XResearch source
2 Tap Accessibility. You may need to scroll down the menu to see this option next to an icon of a person inside a circle.[5]XResearch source
3 Tap Touch. It's under the "Physical And Motor" header next to an icon of a finger.[6]XResearch source
4 Tap AssistiveTouch and tap the switch to toggle it on . A green switch will indicate that the feature is enabled. When you turn on AssistiveTouch, a grey dot will appear on your screen that you will be able to tap for more options, like turning on or off Silent mode.[7]XResearch source
Alternatively, you can say "Hey Siri, turn on AssistiveTouch" and skip a few steps that go through menus.
5 Tap the grey dot on your screen. This will open up the AssistiveTouch menu.
6 Tap Device. It's the icon that looks like your iPhone.
7 Tap Mute/Unmute. This is next to a bell icon that either has a line through it or not, depending on if your phone is currently muted. You should see a "Silent Mode Off/On" notification at the top of your screen that confirms your choice in the AssistiveTouch menu.
Since the AssistiveTouch menu option overrides the physical button, your phone can get confused if you use both. If you're in doubt, restart your phone.
If you're using at least iOS 14, you can set AssistiveTouch so you can tap the back of your phone to turn off Silent mode. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch > Back Tap to do so.
Older iPhones (those not running iOS 14) can instead enable a tap, a double-tap, or a long press on the AssistiveTouch icon to enable and disable Silent mode. To set this up, go to Settings > General > Accessibility > AssistiveTouch and select either "Single-tap", "Double-tap", or "Long Press." Finally, select Mute to indicate that the shortcut should silence your phone.
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Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 94,241 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 4Updated: December 6, 2024 Views: 94,241 Categories: Featured Articles | IPhoneArticle SummaryX
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Written by: Darlene Antonelli, MA wikiHow Technology Writer This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA. Darlene has been writing and editing tech content at wikiHow since 2019. She previously worked for AppleCare, served as a writing tutor, volunteered in IT at an animal rescue, and taught as an adjunct professor for EN101 and EN102. Darlene has completed Coursera courses on technology, writing, and language. She holds both a BA (2011) and an MA (2012) from Rowan University in Writing, with a focus on workplace communication. With her extensive experience, academic background, and ongoing learning, Darlene has become the go-to grammar expert for her friends and family, as well as a skilled wordsmith for anyone in need. This article has been viewed 94,241 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 4 Updated: December 6, 2024 Views: 94,241 Categories: Featured Articles | IPhone Article SummaryX
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1 Flip the switch so the orange isn't showing. You'll find this switch above your volume keys. As long as you don't see orange, Silent mode is off and your phone will ring like normal.[1] 
2 Change the behavior of Silent mode. Go to Settings > Sound & Haptics" or Settings > Sound to change if your phone vibrates while in Silent mode.[2] Advertisement 
3 Enable or disable "Change with Buttons" to change your ringtone and alert sound levels. If, for example, you don't have a ringtone selected, turning off Silent mode will not make your phone ring. 
1 Open Settings. This app icon features gears on a light grey background.[4] 
2 Tap Accessibility. You may need to scroll down the menu to see this option next to an icon of a person inside a circle.[5] 
3 Tap Touch. It's under the "Physical And Motor" header next to an icon of a finger.[6] 
4 Tap AssistiveTouch and tap the switch to toggle it on 
. A green switch will indicate that the feature is enabled. When you turn on AssistiveTouch, a grey dot will appear on your screen that you will be able to tap for more options, like turning on or off Silent mode.[7] 
5 Tap the grey dot on your screen. This will open up the AssistiveTouch menu. 
6 Tap Device. It's the icon that looks like your iPhone. 
7 Tap Mute/Unmute. This is next to a bell icon that either has a line through it or not, depending on if your phone is currently muted. You should see a "Silent Mode Off/On" notification at the top of your screen that confirms your choice in the AssistiveTouch menu. 
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