How do I fix attention aware issues on my iPhone 16 Pro Max?

I use 16 PM and running with IOS 18.3, i have problem with Attention aware feature (face ID and passcode). My iphone doesn’t lowering the volume of call ring or alarm ring while facing iphone to my face. I did tern off and on this option, restart and turn on off iphone but these don’t help.


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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 12:44 PM

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Posted on Feb 6, 2025 2:34 PM

sp0011 wrote:

Thanks for sharing solution but this solution also doesn’t work 🙁

OK. Next try a Forced Restart --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support (CA)


Follow the direction exactly and on the final step, do NOT release the power button until you see the Apple Logo.


If that doesn't help, then you should schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and let Apple test your phone.

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Feb 7, 2025 2:35 AM in response to sp0011

hi

i am using 16pro, after getting updates 18.3 Attention aware feature not working properly. I have done each and everything as advice by Apple advisor and Sr Technical team members and also reset device. I have noticed one thing when my device is in my hand at that time this feature working properly. Can anybody help me on this issue pl.


Thanks

Feb 12, 2025 7:39 PM in response to sp0011

hi

yesterday i got call from Apple Sr.Technical person and he told me that "WHEN DEVICE IS LOCKED AT THAT TIME ATTENTION AWARE FEATURE NOT WORKING" its strange why apple did this? what is the logic behind that? Its strongly recommended that pl update this bug in next update and this feature may work with lock/unlock device. This is most important feature so we need it. Thanks

Jul 1, 2025 4:24 PM in response to lobsterghost1

lobsterghost1 wrote:


Zachyy wrote:

Anyone know if it’s been fixed yet?
Just checked with an incoming call on my iPhone and it has not been fixed. I have provided feedback to Apple, a few times now. I did suggest in one of my feedback posts that if the feature is not going to work, they should remove attention aware settings from our phones.

Let’s hope for the best from the next update.

Aug 27, 2025 8:02 AM in response to Zachyy

Zachyy wrote:

I forgot about this issue for a bit, until today I received a notification that was inaudible, then the next was a loud blast to my ears at max volume. Once again feedback will be submitted as the latest update didn’t fix it.

I'm beginning to believe they don't want to fix the issue. We lived without Attention Aware for years before it was introduced just fine!

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