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OrangeCrate27
User level: Level 1 (6 points)

Cannot get audio alerts working on iPhone SE after upgrade to iOS 27

Cannot get audio alerts working on iPhone SE after upgrade to iOS 27.

Have restarted phone, turned focus on and off, checked settings in sounds, still can't get the alerts to ping.

Other sounds don't seem to be working either (like send an email swish).

Everything was fine prior to the upgrade.

Posted on Oct 24, 2026 6:39 AM

3 replies

LD150
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)

Oct 24, 2026 8:59 AM in response to OrangeCrate27

There is a known bug where home button phones restart on Silent even though the switch is on Ring

The workaround is to switch the Silent switch to Silent then back to Ring. Then do not turn the phone off.

If that works report it please https://apple.com/feedback

I want it fixed.

WheelieNick
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)

Oct 24, 2026 8:01 AM in response to OrangeCrate27

Hi there


Please try this


Check the Physical Ring/Silent Switch

  • The Switch: Locate the small switch on the upper left side of your iPhone SE. Ensure it isn't showing an orange stripe. If you see orange, it is flipped to silent mode.
  • The Volume: Use the Volume Up button on the side of the phone to ensure the ringer volume is turned all the way up, or verify it under Settings > Sounds & Haptics.

2. Check the Default Notification Tones

  • Updates can sometimes reset default sounds to "None" or "Default" without assigning an actual audio file.
  • Go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
  • Tap on Ringtone, Text Tone, and New Mail, and verify that an actual alert sound is ticked and selected rather than None.

3. Check Bluetooth Connections

  • Your iPhone might be actively routing audio to a nearby pair of wireless earbuds or a speaker that you aren't using.
  • Open your Control Center (swipe up from the bottom for an older iPhone SE, or down from the top right for a newer SE) and turn Bluetooth off temporarily to see if the sound returns to the phone speaker.


Dunnartmouse
User level: Level 1 (18 points)

Oct 26, 2026 8:32 PM in response to LD150

Yes your work around worked and I have reported it. Thank you. 👍

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256382079