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iPhone volume buttons no longer control your ring volume? Here's how to fix that!

By Preslav Kateliev

Published: Dec 08, 2017, 8:19 AM

iOS How-to

iPhone volume buttons no longer control your ring volume? Here's how to fix that!

Anyone owning an iPhone out there, either old user or newcomer, who has iOS 11 on their device has probably noticed something weird since updating — the phone's volume buttons don't control its ring volume.

Wha-a-at?

Yeah, for some reason, Apple thought that it's better to have the volume buttons only control media volume, not ringtone or alarms. But fear not, that's easily remedied with the touch of a setting. In fact, it's a toggle that has been there for quite a while, it's just now that Apple decided to reverse its default position. Here's where to find it:

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Preslav, a member of the PhoneArena team since 2014, is a mobile technology enthusiast with a penchant for integrating tech into his hobbies and work. Whether it's writing articles on an iPad Pro, recording band rehearsals with multiple phones, or exploring the potential of mobile gaming through services like GeForce Now and Steam Link, Preslav's approach is hands-on and innovative. His balanced perspective allows him to appreciate both Android and iOS ecosystems, focusing on performance, camera quality, and user experience over brand loyalty.

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