iPhone 18 Pro - Clicking/Popping Sound

iPhone 18 Pro - Black - 1TB.

I am experiencing a popping/clicking/crackling sound when I am using my new iPhone. It happens when navigating, but it's a constant (every few seconds-30 seconds) while I am speaking on the phone. My right ear is still feeling weird after hearing popping sounds throughout a call I was that ended 15 minutes ago. I've tried hard resetting, restarting, etc. I've toggled things on and off in my settings. Nothing has worked. I'm passed the window for return and I've already traded in my iPhone 16 Pro. My concern is that this is not a software bug, but a physical hardware issue. Has anyone been able to find a permanent fix to this on their own device by any chance?

Posted on Oct 31, 2026 7:48 AM

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SravanKrA

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Oct 31, 2026 7:49 AM in response to cana015

Expressing or conveying auditory experiences effectively through these forums may be challenging. The underlying sound issue on your iPhone cannot be accurately diagnosed from a YouTube link. Factors such as your iPhone's specific sound settings, visual defects, and potential hardware problems cannot be assessed through this method. For more personalized and in-depth assistance, I recommend securing a Genius Bar Reservation and exploring the various support options provided by Apple.

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