iPhone SE (3rd generation) reverts to silent mode after restart on iOS 27.0.1

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MFCX6 wrote:

iPhone SE (3rd generation) keeps reverting to Silent Mode after restart – iOS 27.0.1

Has anyone else experienced this problem with iOS 27.0.1?

My iPhone SE (3rd generation), model A2783, has developed an intermittent problem where it stops ringing for incoming calls, even though the physical Ring/Silent switch on the top left-hand side remains in the ring position.

I also lose the charging confirmation tone when plugging in the charger. The phone still vibrates, but makes no sound.

What I have discovered so far:•

The ringtone and charging tone work normally after moving the Ring/Silent switch to Silent Mode and then back to ring mode.

• If I restart the phone without touching the switch, it reverts to silent again.

• Moving the switch back and forth restores the sounds.

• The switch has a positive click in both positions.

• I have checked the ringtone volume and adjusted the sound settings, but the problem persists.

I am running iOS 27.0.1, and I am wondering whether this is a software bug introduced by the latest update or a problem with the way the phone detects the switch position.

I have seen older Apple Community discussions describing similar symptoms following updates a couple of years ago. Is anyone else experiencing this on iOS 27.0.1, particularly on an iPhone SE (3rd generation)?

Has anyone found a permanent solution, or is this something Apple needs to address in a future update?

Thanks for any suggestions.

My three SE's too. Switch the silent switch to Silent then back to Ring after turning the phone on as you discovered.

It is a bug. Report it https://apple.com/feedback

I suspect it is another home screen phone bug and it will only get fixed if we all report it.

Probably you may have set up Focus Mode:

Focus is a feature that helps you concentrate on a task by minimizing distractions. When you want to concentrate on a specific activity, you can customize one of the provided Focus options—for example Work, Personal, or Sleep—or create a custom Focus. You can use Focus to temporarily silence all notifications, or allow only specific notifications—ones that apply to your task, for example—and let other people and apps know you’re busy.

Tip: To quickly silence all notifications, open Control Center, tap Focus, then turn on Do Not Disturb.

You can also use the Reduce Interruptions Focus, which uses Apple Intelligence to show you only the most important notifications. See Use the Reduce Interruptions Focus.

Note: Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later. Apple Intelligence is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.*

Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)

Its a bug. My father and I are running IPhone SE3s. His just updated to IOS 27 while mine is still at 26.3.1a. I do not have that issue while his phone have. Only fix is to off and on the silent switch. This is definely a bug from the latest update.

wiCFANf2 wrote:

EXACTLY - its too much of a coincidence and again, how many people actually report issues let alone those who use the SE3. ...

Hopefully one more, if you report it.

27.2 did not fix it so please.., https://apple.com/feedback

amayzingone wrote:

Dear SravanKrA

If you are not experiencing the same problem on the an iPhone SE3 pls dont write us off as not knowing what we are talking about.

Personally I find your replies insisting its not an iOS issue and to check Focus rather offensive.

Focus is switched OFF by default for your information.

You have plenty of people here with exactly the same issue.

Its obviously an iOS 27 issue.

It is very rare for him to ever return to threads so he wont see it.

Ignore the boilerplate responses, it IS a bug. We have reported it, nothing else to be done.

REMEMBER

1. turn the silent switch to red then to off to turn off silent.
2. Unless your phone is a spare there is NO reason ever to turn it off so it is a minor bug. Just put the phone on charge every night all night and don't turn it off.

I have the same problem on a 2nd gen SE, which began immediately after installing iOS 27.0.1. Many people have reported this experience in multiple forums, and also the fact that the only fix we've found is to toggle the phone's ring/silent switch on and off. It is clearly a software defect.

Felicia_Niet wrote:

I have exactly the same problem as does my partner, its driving us crazy as our phones revert constantly to silent mode and we keep missing phonecalls. PLEASE FIX THIS BUG! 🙏🏻

.. in the meantime if anyone has found a trick to circumvent, please share!!

As already said if you have the iphone SE2022 or 2020

1. Switch the silent switch to Silent then back to Ring. I do that every morning when taking off charge.
2. Dont turn the phone off, there is usually no need.
3. Report the bug, if we want it fixed https://apple.com/feedback

I am experiencing the exact same issue on my SE 3rd Edition so you are not alone - I must admit, I would have thought this kind of issue created by Apple would never happen. I wondered why I kept missing calls! I moved to Apple for reliablity now I'm not so sure! Can't even roll back so hope Apple get it sorted soon. I use the assistive touch to simplify a quick unmute under device once set up or flip the side switch off and on.

Me too on my iPhone se 2020 version since 27 update and 0.1 and 0.2 and my mothers iPhone se 3rd generation …when i do a screenshot on the phone and no noise i then move the switch the top left switch down and then up and the message silent mode off even though it was never turned on to silent mode and then do a screenshot again and a noise….now I know phone will ring….absolutely insane that the basic element of a phone is to ring …..first time an issue ever like this since 27 update and 1 and 2 haven’t fixed issue either…..

Definitely a bug. Wife and I have identical SE 3rd Generation. Every update turns her ringer off. So far, mine does not turn off. Yes we did all the trouble shooting tips and nothing worked even rebooting the phone. After reading this thread we saw the comments. Turning off the switch and turning it back on, just worked.

RandyNP wrote:

Definitely a bug. Wife and I have identical SE 3rd Generation. Every update turns her ringer off. So far, mine does not turn off. Yes we did all the trouble shooting tips and nothing worked even rebooting the phone. After reading this thread we saw the comments. Turning off the switch and turning it back on, just worked.

Turning the phone off and on is what triggers the bug. Try not to turn it off, there is no need.

Hi everyone, this has started happening to me over the past few weeks and I may have finally found a solution.

"Settings" - "Sounds & Haptics" - "Input" (at top)

If "Automatic: iPhone Microphone" is ticked, then select "iPhone Microphone" instead.

Restart your phone and see if it has fixed the problem. So far it has fixed mine today but I will recheck in the morning. Please reply if it has fixed yours.

Report it https://apple.com/feedback

MFCX6 wrote:

Has anyone else experienced this problem with iOS 27.0.1?

Not every issue an individual encounters on their device can be attributed to an iOS update. iOS 27 or later may have coincided with what you are experiencing, but that does not mean the issue was triggered by iOS. Coincidence in timing is not, by itself, evidence of causation.

If the update itself were the root cause, then every device running that same version of iOS would exhibit the identical problem. In such a scenario, the forums would be flooded with countless posts reporting the same malfunction, creating an unmistakable wave of complaints that no one could possibly overlook.

The absence of such widespread reports strongly indicates that the issue is not a general, system-wide problem with iOS 27 or later, but rather something specific to the individual device, its configuration, installed apps, settings, hardware, or another interacting factor.

In short: iOS 27 or later may be a coincidence in timing, but there is no basis to conclude that iOS itself triggered the problem simply because the issue appeared after the update.

See what each update does: About iOS 27 Updates, About iOS 26 Updates, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

GCChua wrote:

The only problem for this case is not many people are using IPhone SE3s and they may not even realised it if they usually use in silent mode like I do. Some may not been bother or know (due to a budget phone version which may be used by an older age group user like my father) how to check the online forum or simply lurking to see if there is any issues.

Like I have said, Report It https://apple.com/feedback

wiCFANf2 wrote:

Agree and my wife's SE3 is exactly the same - bugged!

1. Switch the silent switch to Silent then back to Ring.
2. Dont turn the phone off, there is usually no need.
3. Report the bug, https://apple.com/feedback

RandyNP wrote:

Update: didn't realize my ringer was off. Turned the switch off and on, cleared the problem, so both are phones have the bug

Yes I have three of them. Nobody is disputing it is a bug.

Report it https://apple.com/feedback

"Not every issue an individual encounters on their device can be attributed to an iOS update. "

I discussed this in Water Cooler. Pop in now and again.

IT IS A BUG.

Just ignore all that catch-all boilerplate stuff.

IT IS A BUG. Please report it https://apple.com/feedback

agentkew wrote:

.... It is clearly a software defect.

Yes it is a bug, we all agree, please report it https://apple.com/feedback

wiCFANf2 wrote:

I am experiencing the exact same issue on my SE 3rd Edition so you are not alone - I must admit, I would have thought this kind of issue created by Apple would never happen. I wondered why I kept missing calls! I moved to Apple for reliablity now I'm not so sure! Can't even roll back so hope Apple get it sorted soon. I use the assistive touch to simplify a quick unmute under device once set up or flip the side switch off and on.

We home button iPhone owners can expect more bugs (this wasn't the first), and sloooow fixes unless we report the bugs https://apple.com/feedback

You know that

1. you just flip the silent switch on (red) then off to reset it.
2. Unless the phone is a spare there is absolutely no need to ever turn it off unless to fix a glitch. Charge all night.

I also have this issue on iPhone SE3, it started when I updated to 27.0. The iPhone would go in silent mode randomly, and the only way to fix it is toggling the silent switch button on/off. It's really annoying when you have important calls and all you hear is buzzing sound.

I'm currently updating to see if the latest update fixed this but I'm not putting my hopes up.

fujisanimages wrote:

Hi everyone, this has started happening to me over the past few weeks and I may have finally found a solution.

"Settings" - "Sounds & Haptics" - "Input" (at top)

If "Automatic: iPhone Microphone" is ticked, then select "iPhone Microphone" instead.

Restart your phone and see if it has fixed the problem. So far it has fixed mine today but I will recheck in the morning. Please reply if it has fixed yours.

Thank youvIt does have an affect. Unfortunately I use AirPods snd headphones to make calls with iPhone in my pocket so a limited workaround.

However your discovery will help the engineers to fix it when you report it at https://apple.com/feedback

Nothing to do with Focus as Focus is switched OFF.

Many people have exactly the same issue.

Its definitely an iOS 27 BUG!

There will not be a fix in the next update unless you report it https://apple.com/feedback

Update: didn't realize my ringer was off. Turned the switch off and on, cleared the problem, so both are phones have the bug

Thank you for the suggestions. I’ve checked Do Not Disturb and Focus, and the settings appear to be correct.

I’ve also checked the ringtone volume and system-sound settings. The problem I’ve experienced is that, after restarting my iPhone SE (3rd generation) running iOS 27.0.1, incoming calls don’t ring and the charging confirmation tone disappears, although the phone still vibrates.

Moving the physical Ring/Silent switch to Silent and back to ring mode restores the sounds. The switch clicks positively in both positions.

Interestingly, the phone has been ringing normally again since I restored the sound last night, so I’m going to monitor it rather than make further changes for now.

I appreciate that the timing doesn’t prove the latest update caused the problem. However, if anyone else has experienced these specific symptoms, particularly on an iPhone SE running iOS 27.0.1, it would be useful to hear from you. It may help establish whether this is an isolated issue or something others are experiencing too.

The only problem for this case is not many people are using IPhone SE3s and they may not even realised it if they usually use in silent mode like I do. Some may not been bother or know (due to a budget phone version which may be used by an older age group user like my father) how to check the online forum or simply lurking to see if there is any issues.

EXACTLY - its too much of a coincidence and again, how many people actually report issues let alone those who use the SE3. I have learnt over many years that if you don't fiddle with your phone and something changes, 9 times out of ten, it is caused by human error. I only use the SE3 because it is a handy size whereas most other Apple users seem to like having a phone the size of a table top so everyone else can see they have the lastest gadget.

Haha yes - keep the Home button - why change what ain't broken - job justification if you ask me. I purchased an new iPad air which has lost the Home button - HATE IT! WWWWWWWWHHHHHHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYY

Dear SravanKrA

If you are not experiencing the same problem on the an iPhone SE3 pls dont write us off as not knowing what we are talking about.

Personally I find your replies insisting its not an iOS issue and to check Focus rather offensive.

Focus is switched OFF by default for your information.

You have plenty of people here with exactly the same issue.

Its obviously an iOS 27 issue.

Nightx wrote:

I also have this issue on iPhone SE3, it started when I updated to 27.0. The iPhone would go in silent mode randomly, and the only way to fix it is toggling the silent switch button on/off. It's really annoying when you have important calls and all you hear is buzzing sound.

I'm currently updating to see if the latest update fixed this but I'm not putting my hopes up.

Two of mine also went to silent over night in charge - that is new.

I have exactly the same problem as does my partner, its driving us crazy as our phones revert constantly to silent mode and we keep missing phonecalls. PLEASE FIX THIS BUG! 🙏🏻

.. in the meantime if anyone has found a trick to circumvent, please share!!

I have iPhone SE3 as well.

Agree 100% with everything.

Its not fixed in the latest update iOS 27.2.

Apple is probably unaware of the issue or doesnt care much to address it as a prioity for the SE3 is more likely the problem

I just reported the same issue to Apple as you suggested.

PROBABLY NOT!

Focus is switched OFF by default

Geez! I thought I was going bananas with this. Now I know what to do.

Done 👍

Done.

Agree and my wife's SE3 is exactly the same - bugged!

ios16.

sapna190 wrote:

ios16.

Piffle

Thanks! That tip worked! But its very annoying to not have a reliable solution.

Macswim wrote:

Thanks! That tip worked! But its very annoying to not have a reliable solution.

Yes it annoys me, that's why I want you to report it.

iPhone SE (3rd generation) reverts to silent mode after restart on iOS 27.0.1

Restarted the phone the next morning, the problem persists

fujisanimages wrote:

Restarted the phone the next morning, the problem persists

Ok good try!