Got iPhone 12 audio problems? Apple is offering a fix

Got iPhone 12 sound problems? Apple is offering a prepare

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As fantastic as the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro are, no piece of applied science is allowed to hardware defects. And if your iPhone 12 has been having audio issues, information technology seems you aren't the just i.

Apple has appear an iPhone 12 repair program to address audio issues with its phones. co-ordinate to Apple, a "very small percentage" of iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro devices have been having audio problems. The company says eligible customers tin go the problem fixed free of charge.

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Not all iPhone 12 and 12 Pro models are affected, just those that were manufactured between October 2020 and April 2021. Considering that over 100 meg phones in the iPhone 12 serial have been sold to engagement, even a pocket-size percentage could mean a lot of people.

"If your iPhone 12 or iPhone 12 Pro does not emit sound from the receiver when you lot brand or receive calls, it may be eligible for service," Apple said. The event does not affect the iPhone 12 mini or iPhone 12 Pro Max.

You lot can take your iPhone to a nearby Apple store for service or contact Apple Back up to mail service in the device for repair. Apple too provides a list of authorized service providers.

While the repair service is welcome, this does come ahead of next month'southward probable iPhone 13 release. The new phone is expected to pack some additional features, such equally a 120Hz OLED display for the Pro models, camera enhancements and bigger batteries across the board.

Correct now, rumors advise that iPhone 13 pre-orders will begin September 17, with a release date for September 24.

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