If your iPhone emits a strange sound, either through the speaker or internally, it is clear that something is wrong. This problem can be corrected in a simpler way or not, depending on the origin of the problem, so we cannot say in advance that it is a bad omen. In this article we investigate the possibilities that exist and how you can solve it.
The simplest solution, the most effective?
Turn off the iPhone and hold it like that for several seconds and turn it back on. That simple and that fast. This solution seems taken from the old cliché that says that computer scientists always fix everything by turning it off and on and although it is not true, it has its part of reality. Not everything that happens on your iPhone is appreciable to your eye and there are many background processes that may be causing an error on the phone that occurs in any way, even with the emission of strange sounds. To rule out that this is the problem, it is advisable to do this by restarting the iPhone, since this will automatically close all background processes.
Strange audio on iPhone speakers
The weird sound when you’re listening to music, playing video, or any other content that involves audio output from the speakers. It can be a slight or severe distortion, canned sound or any other. Regardless of exactly what kind of weird sound your iPhone makes, there are two very common causes that could be causing the problem.
- The speaker is dirty . And this, no matter how neat you are with cleaning the device, can happen. To clean it, it is advisable to use a specialized utensil for this task and if you do not have enough knowledge and skill to turn to a professional.
- The speaker is wet . This type of damage can be caused by a liquid element being spilled nearby, the iPhone getting wet in the rain, in a swimming pool, etc. But it is also caused by the humidity of the environment. In this case, the repair is much more complex.
When on a call
Again, as in the previous case, the problem could come from the top speaker being dirty or wet, as long as it is not damaged as such. However, there is a particularity in this case and in that of devices with problems with Face ID and that is that Apple often does not repair this speaker as such but offers a complete change of screen and the entire front. However, also check if the problem always occurs, since if it has happened only once it could be due to a problem with the microphone of the interlocutor with whom you were speaking or even with the coverage.
Sounds in the rear
The microprocessor is that fundamental element of any device such as an iPhone, capable of performing thousands of operations per second without you even knowing about it. The fact that it is implemented on the board and that these processes are not visible does not make it one hundred percent silent. In most cases, these chips emit small sounds that are inaudible to humans, so it is not normal that if you stick your ear to the back of the iPhone it is heard.
In models like the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus, especially the first units that were put on sale in their day, there was a package of units with a factory defect that made the processor audible. Although no generalized failure has been reported again in any other model, it cannot be ruled out that a specific case appears sporadically. The sound is like a kind of squeak that although it is not annoying, it is audible if the device is held close enough to the ear.
The solution in this case would not be your responsibility, but rather by Apple or a technical service authorized by it. To know more about this, we recommend that you continue reading the last point of this article.
How to request a review at Apple
The way to contact Apple is very diverse, there is a technical support website where you can make an appointment, either at an Apple Store or at a SAT. Also in this part you can have contact with a professional through chat. Another way to contact Apple is through the iOS and iPadOS Support app. If you are in Spain, you can call the number 900 150 503 for free.