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caleniko

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Nov 26, 2020
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A few days ago i noticed when using my iphone naked that the ringer switch ist kind of loose vertically, which is a bit annoying. It still works perfectly fine but i expected a $1000 phone to be perfect. On older phones the mute switch always had a bit play up and down, but not in the way my current phone has it. Maybe you could tell me if its by design that the mute switch has a bit play vertically or if i should bring it in to the store.
 

Reggaenald

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Sep 26, 2021
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It’s not by design. My 11 Pro has the same issue and I agree. Such an expensive device should be flawless. If you can, go to an Apple Store and talk to the folks about it. Maybe they’ll fix it.
 
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BugeyeSTI

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Aug 19, 2017
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Update:
Nearly every iPhone in the store has the same issue. I think its just a tolerance that they build in.
I commend you for going to the Apple store and investigating the issue by comparing your phone to other devices. I've watched countless repair videos where they show the construction and replacement of the color of the switch itself and basically it just snaps onto the switch and the switch is then installed to the inner frame using screws. The switch can't fall out of the phone because it's pinned against the opening but since it's just snapped onto the switch there's going to be some play. I'm sure some wiggle more than others..
 
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iAvi

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Feb 26, 2022
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I haven’t been comfortable with using the button on the 13 pro or my previous phone. Always feel like I will break it. I have set up the back tap for muting, so don’t go anywhere near it.
 

Shadowbech

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Oct 18, 2011
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It’s time for Apple to remove the iconic mute switch and move forward on having it all in the settings. Lol
 

bleusierra

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Feb 24, 2022
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Update:
Nearly every iPhone in the store has the same issue. I think its just a tolerance that they build in.
Could that be because people been fiddling with the demo phones? For a personal use phone I don't think it should wiggle. I would get the phone returned and exchanged, it shouldn't be loose at all.
 
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