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This week’s TeachUsTech newsletter shows you how to turn Silent Mode on and off on an iPhone. This is a handy feature when you want your phone to stop ringing during a meeting, at church, at dinner, or any other quiet moment. This guide walks you through the simple steps to use the side switch or settings, depending on your iPhone.
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What You’ll Learn
• where to find the Ring/Silent switch
• how to turn Silent Mode on
• how to turn Silent Mode off
Before you begin
On many iPhones, Silent Mode is controlled by the small switch above the volume buttons on the left side of the phone.
On some newer iPhones, you may use the Action button or go to Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
Step 1 – Turn silent mode on
Move the switch so you can see orange. That means Silent Mode is on.
Step 2 – Turn silent mode off
Move the switch back so you do not see orange. That means Silent Mode is off.
Tech Tip
If your iPhone does not have the side switch, check Settings > Sounds & Haptics or your Action button settings.
Final Thought
This is one of the most useful little controls on an iPhone, especially in meetings, movies, or restaurants.
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