To remove your iPhone from silent mode, simply toggle the Ring/Silent switch located on the upper left side of your device.
Your iPhone is equipped with a physical switch, often referred to as the Ring/Silent switch (or Mute switch), that allows you to quickly toggle between Ring mode and Silent mode without needing to interact with the screen.
Locating the Switch
The Ring/Silent switch is typically found on the upper left side of your iPhone, just above the volume buttons. It's a small toggle that you can move up or down.
Toggling Off Silent Mode
To turn off silent mode and enable your iPhone's ringtone and alerts:
- Identify the silent mode position: When your iPhone is in silent mode, the Ring/Silent switch is typically pulled towards the back of the phone, and you will often see a small orange indicator visible in the switch's groove.
- Switch to ring mode: To disable silent mode, push the switch towards the front of the iPhone screen.
- Confirm silent mode is off: According to the reference, "if you turn it to the other position then it's going to turn off silent mode." When the switch is in the position where the orange indicator is not visible, your iPhone is in Ring mode, and silent mode is off. This means your device will now play sounds for incoming calls and alerts.
