5 Ways To Fix IPhone 6 Plus Sound Issues

By Bogdana

First Published on July 20, 2018

This article is 7 years old.

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When it comes to iPhone 6 Plus, people who bought it are pretty much satisfied. Every once in a while, you may experience some glitches, but you can solve most of them yourself without too much effort and time. Over the past couple of months, some users reported sound issues, and we will share a few solutions with you. Try 5 ways to fix iPhone 6 Plus sound issues you will find further down. In case these solutions don’t work for you, make sure to visit the Apple Store, and ask for further assistance, particularly if your device is still under the warranty.

5 ways to fix iPhone 6 Plus sound issues

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Solution No.1: Remove the case

If you hear distorted sound on iPhone 6 Plus, remove the case. The case might be clocking the speaker port, which is why you are experiencing sound issues.

Solution No.2: Clean dock port and the speaker

Some users who reported sound issues on iPhone 6 Plus cleaned the dock port and the speaker, and the problem was solved. Debris, dirt and dust can clog the port and the speaker, and that may cause the issue. You can use a clean, soft brush to remove the dirt.

Solution No.3: App workarounds

When the sound issue on your iPhone 6 Plus appears when you are using particular app, restart the app. Here is how:

Tap on the Home button two times
The list of the apps that are running will open
To find the app swipe left
When you find it, swipe up and close it.
On the Home screen, tap on the app’s icon and launch it again.

If this doesn’t solve the problem make sure that the app is up to date. To do that, go to the App Store.

Solution No.4: Restart your device

Press and hold the power button for a couple of seconds, and then drag the slider to turn off your phone. To turn it back on, press and hold the power button again.

Solution No.5: Update your iPhone to the latest version of iOS

If you still have the sound issues on iPhone 6 Plus, and if you didn’t update iOS, maybe it’s the right time to do so. You can update iOS wirelessly, or via iTunes. Both methods are very simple, and both are explained in details in the following article:

How to update iOS on iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch

In most cases, these 5 ways to fix iPhone 6 Plus sound issues will solve the problem. As mentioned at the beginning, if that doesn’t happen, avoid the solutions in which you need to take your device apart. It’s much better to visit the Apple Store.