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How can I avoid silencing or lowering volume on my iPhone accidentally?

I always grab the phone by my thumb on one side and the other four fingers on the other. My problem is having the up/down button and the ring /silent button (as opposed to a switch on prior phones) on one side and the on/off button diametrically opposed on the other side. When I can only use one hand to handle the phone, I need to squeeze it to perform any activity that requires using a side button. And 9 times out of 10, whenever I look, I find that I've either silenced my phone altogether, or turned the volume down so low that I can't hear notifications, such as messages.

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iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 1, 2025 12:35 PM

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Apr 1, 2025 1:36 PM in response to kaybeg

kaybeg (Author)

Perhaps check & see if 'AssistiveTouch' settings may help.

Use AssistiveTouch on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/111794

Use AssistiveTouch instead of pressing buttons

"AssistiveTouch menu gives you access to functions that you would

otherwise control by pressing physical buttons or moving the device."

With AssistiveTouch, you can:

Activate the Accessibility Shortcut
Lock the screen
Adjust the volume
Summon Siri
Restart the device
Capture a screenshot
Simulate shaking the device

..from support article link within..

Use the side button, Home button, and other controls on your iPhone - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/105103

There may be controls to stop physical key functions.

Even Siri could be useful to re-set features or keys.

That said, I seldom use these settings; however ideas

can be found by searches in Support databases.

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How can I avoid silencing or lowering volume on my iPhone accidentally?

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