Noooooo! Low speaker sound on iPhone 5?

smackababy

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Oct 30, 2008
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So, I dropped my iPhone the other day. Missed my pocket and it just slid down to the ground. Thankfully, no real external damage minus a small scuff on the bottom. However, now my speaker is noticeably lower in volume, but only when I get notifications and general sounds (typing and such). The ringer volume and alarm I have not noticed a difference.

Is it possible I somehow tweaked a setting or knocked loose a speaker connection? Would it be worth getting it looked at at an Apple store? There is one close enough, I could set up an appointment. I'd rather not have to replace my entire phone because besides this small problem, there isn't anything wrong with it. I don't have Apple Care btw. Any ideas on settings or suggestions on what could be wrong?


Can't believe I dropped it though. This is the first phone in years I've actually dropped. =(
 

JAG87

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Jan 3, 2006
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Take to Apple, they might repair it for free or a small fee. They will likely not give you a refurb for user damage, not unless you pay the OOW fee.

May I suggest a bumper case next time?