How to fix the error of alarm not sounding on iPhone, Android phone

One fine day, your phone alarm doesn't sound while all other audio functions are fine? Then there must be something wrong with the alarm! Check out the solutions below to fix the alarm doesn't sound on iPhone and Android phones!

You need to check the following steps in sequence, after doing so try setting an alarm 1 minute away from the current time to check.

For example, you are done at 13:00 let's set the alarm at 13:01. If the alarm still does not work properly, go to the next way.

1. Make sure your phone has battery remaining

All applications on the phone will stop working when the phone runs out of battery and power down. So your alarm won't ring if your phone runs out of battery.

Check that at the time you set the alarm, the phone has enough battery left to sound and vibrate!

2. Did you activate the alarm and set the correct time?

Make sure you set the correct time and activate the alarm .

Below are screenshots of Samsung Galaxy S10 + running Android (left) and iPhone (right). The first alarm item in the photo (6:30) is the alarm that is on (the switch is flipped right and shows the color clearly).

Also, watch out for AM (am) and PM (pm) symbols if you are left on 12 o'clock (9 p.m. will show 9:00 PM) instead of 24 hours (9 p.m. is 21:00) .

3. Check the alarm tone options for the set alarms

- On iPhone, iPad

+ Step 1 : Go to the Clock application> Select Edit > Select the alarm you want to customize.

+ Step 2 : Check the alarm time for accuracy, after making sure you tap Alarm > Select alarm you like> Back.

+ Step 3 : Click Save .

- On Android phone

+ Step 1 : Access the Clock app> Select the alarm you want to check> Go to Ringtone sound.

+ Step 2 : Press On , then select the Ringtone you want and go back> Save .

4. Use only 1 default alarm app

If there are many apps in your phone that can set alarms, you might have a problem that the alarm doesn't sound.

It's best to use the default alarm clock app on your device or disable it altogether and use a different alarm app. Another way is to completely delete 3rd party applications.

5. Check for system updates

Many users have problems with alarm sounds on their phones because of using outdated software version. So upgrading your phone software is also a way to solve the alarm not sounding problem.

- On iPhone, iPad

+ Step 1 : Go to Settings

+ Step 2 : Select General settings > Update software > Download and install .

- On Android

Step 1 : Go to Settings

Step 2 : Select Update Software > Click Download and Install .

At this point, the system will check for a new version, if there is an update, download and install it. Conversely, if the machine already has the latest version, you will receive the message: "Your software has been updated ".

6. Reboot the phone

Restarting your device is a common way to handle minor errors yourself. Try restarting your phone and check if the alarm works properly.

7. Customize the bedtime feature (iPhone only)

If you turn on the Bedtime feature and set Wake up with another alarm, the alarm probably won't sound. So change the set times of the Bedtime or alarm so that they are different .

8. Check the Bluetooth device again

Usually the alarm will sound through the phone speaker even when your phone is connected to other Bluetooth devices or headphones.

But if your phone has a software error or is not working properly then there is a possibility that the alarm will be played through the Bluetooth devices connected to the phone.

And of course, depending on the volume level, tone settings, and location, you can hear whether these devices sound an alarm or not. So disconnecting Bluetooth from other devices is also the way for alarms to work.

- On iPhone, iPad

+ Step 1 : Go to Settings

+ Step 2 : Select Bluetooth > Click to select the connected device> Disconnect .

- On Android

+ Step 1 : Go to Settings

+ Step 2 : Select Bluetooth > Click to select the connected device> Disconnect .

9. Reset the machine's settings (no data loss)

With this solution, you will clear any settings to return the device to its original state.

- On iPhone, iPad

+ Step 1 : Go to Settings

+ Step 2 : Select General > Tap Reset.

+ Step 3 : Select Reset all settings > Enter your passcode, the system will reinstall the phone.

- On Android

+ Step 1 : Go to Settings

+ Step 2 : Select General Manager > Click Reset.

+ Step 3 : Select Delete settings > Click once again on Delete settings .

Hopefully, with the last 9 ways, you can fix the error of the alarm not sounding on the iPhone, Android phone thoroughly. Thank you for watching, see you in the next post!

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