iPhone users have recently encountered a significant technical issue causing alarm clocks to function in silent mode without prior warning. Operative Information Center-OMM reports, citing foreign media, that the glitch has led to numerous missed alerts across various models.
While the exact number of affected users remains unconfirmed, many have reported that their alarm sound settings automatically reverted to the "None" mode. Experts suggest the error may be linked to "classic" ringtones carried over from older iOS versions, which might be experiencing compatibility issues with recent software updates.
To resolve the issue, specialists recommend that users manually verify their settings by opening the "Clock" app, selecting each individual alarm, and ensuring a specific ringtone is selected under the "Sound" section rather than "None." Furthermore, the "Attention Aware" feature on modern iPhones with Face ID may also be a contributing factor. This feature automatically lowers the volume of alerts if it detects the user is looking at the device; however, it may inadvertently trigger during sleep, leading to muffled or silent alarms. This can be disabled within the device's accessibility settings to ensure consistent alarm volume.
Technical glitches of this nature are not uncommon following major operating system updates as developers balance new features with legacy software. Apple, headquartered in Cupertino, California, typically addresses such widespread user feedback through rapid software patches and iOS updates. For users in Azerbaijan and globally, maintaining the latest stable version of iOS is generally recommended to mitigate such software-related discrepancies.
