User level: Level 1 (4 points)Unfortunately, within only two days of use, the Silent/Ring button has stopped functioning properly and is not clickable/operable. This appears to be a physical/hardware issue with the button.
Posted on Oct 7, 2026 9:28 AM
User level: Level 10 (97,882 points)Oct 29, 2026 6:31 AM in response to tusharmakwana
Welcome and thank you for reaching out. 🤗
There appears to be a problem with the internal Audio Control Cable assembly. This flex cable connects the physical mute switch to the device's logic board and carries the electrical signals generated when the switch is flipped. Only a certified Apple technician can determine the cause and offer a complete solution.
Therefore, I recommend service.
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User level: Level 10 (205,348 points)Oct 7, 2026 11:43 AM in response to tusharmakwana
tusharmakwana wrote:
Unfortunately, within only two days of use, the Silent/Ring button has stopped functioning properly and is not clickable/operable. This appears to be a physical/hardware issue with the button.
You can go into settings - sounds - lower the volume or get the button fixed would be the oblivious resolution.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 29, 2026 7:42 AM in response to tusharmakwana
tusharmakwana wrote:
Unfortunately, within only two days of use, the Silent/Ring button has stopped functioning properly and is not clickable/operable. This appears to be a physical/hardware issue with the button.
Have you checked to make sure the Action Button is still set to that feature? Settings>Action Button. Make sure it's set to Silent Mode.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 29, 2026 9:53 AM in response to lobsterghost1
lobsterghost1 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Have you checked to make sure the Action Button is still set to that feature? Settings>Action Button. Make sure it's set to Silent Mode.
+1. Surely the right solution.
When I first got my 17 Pro, I was confused that Silent Mode didn't work. I had foolishly assumed it would be the default selection. Nope, the default is no action.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 29, 2026 1:50 PM in response to IdrisSeabright
IdrisSeabright wrote:
lobsterghost1 wrote:
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Have you checked to make sure the Action Button is still set to that feature? Settings>Action Button. Make sure it's set to Silent Mode.
+1. Surely the right solution.
When I first got my 17 Pro, I was confused that Silent Mode didn't work. I had foolishly assumed it would be the default selection. Nope, the default is no action.
Yep, you need to choose what you want the Action Button to do. And it's so easy to change what it is set to.
User level: Level 10 (201,695 points)Oct 29, 2026 2:05 PM in response to lobsterghost1
lobsterghost1 wrote:
Yep, you need to choose what you want the Action Button to do. And it's so easy to change what it is set to.
I think Apple really should have set it to the default as Silent Mode. But, I expect they wanted to "encourage" people to explore the settings.
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)Oct 29, 2026 7:47 AM in response to IdrisSeabright
IdrisSeabright wrote:
Have you checked to make sure the Action Button is still set to that feature? Settings>Action Button. Make sure it's set to Silent Mode.
+1. Surely the right solution.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256372009