Before you panic or consider a costly repair, there\u2019s a high chance you can make your phone ring with a simple setting you can adjust for free. So here we\u2019ll outline the common culprits and their easy fixes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check volume setting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThis might seem obvious, but it\u2019s the most frequent offender. Modern smartphones use the same physical volume controls for media, alarms and ringtones. So, usually, what could happen is that you were watching a video last night and turned the volume all the way down. Hence, when a call comes in the following day, your phone might remain silent because the ringer volume is linked to the media volume. The fix is this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- When your phone is on the home screen, press the physical volume-up button on the side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Look on-screen for an indicator that says \u201cRingtone\u201d or \u201cVolume\u201d. If it says \u201cMedia,\u201d you might need to go to the Sound panel and adjust the ringtone volume there.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Turn off silent or do not disturb mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour smartphone\u2019s \u201cSilent\u201d or \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d modes<\/a> are designed to give you peace. But there\u2019s a good chance you could turn them on and forget to turn them off later.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- First, if you use an iPhone, check if you\u2019ve turned on the physical \u201cSilent Switch\u201d on the left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Also on iPhone or Android, you can access the Quick Settings panel, where you\u2019ll look for the \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d or crescent moon icon. If it\u2019s highlighted, turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/turn-off-do-not-disturb-mode-473x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- An additional recommended setting is to add your family to a special list so the phone rings when they call. To do this on the iPhone, go to the Do Not Disturb panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/do-not-disturb-panel-473x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Click the three-button icon and go to \u2018Settings\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/settings-on-dnd-473x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Finally, click on \u201cPeople\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/select-contact-on-dnd-473x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Add their contact list there.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/disable-dnd-for-special-contact-473x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- In the future, if they call while you\u2019re on DND, it will go through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Restart your phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes software glitches can cause your smartphone to act weirdly. The classic advice is to switch it off entirely to eliminate all bugs immediately. Usually, an app or process can interfere with your phone\u2019s core audio services. Therefore, switching off your smartphone and waiting 30 seconds before turning it back on can fix it. This would clear your phone\u2019s temporary memory and restart all processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disconnect bluetooth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes you use your wireless phone or your car to listen to music. And so when the Bluetooth connection stays in place, you may not hear when the phone rings. A simple practical fix when you\u2019re not using your wireless headphones or car\u2019s stereo is to turn off the Bluetooth icon. You should even practice turning off your Bluetooth when it\u2019s not in use as a safety measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make my phone ring even on silent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your phone isn\u2019t ringing and you can\u2019t access it, then there\u2019s a different issue at hand. Fortunately, other built-in, free \u201cfinder\u201d services can override the silent setting and force the phone to ring at full volume. It\u2019s a fantastic lifesaver for those moments when the phone\u2019s slipped between the couch cushions or misplaced somewhere you can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the Google Find My Device app<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoogle Find My Device is the official solution for finding lost Android smartphones<\/a>. The beauty of it is that it uses the internet to command your phone to ring at full volume. However, there are a few conditions. First, the phone had to have been previously turned on, signed to a Google account, connected to mobile data or WiFi, and Google Find My Device must be enabled. If you have all of this in place, then follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- On another Android device, download the \u201cFind My Device\u201d app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Log in to the same Google account you had on your lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now, you can see all devices signed into that Google Find My Device on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the missing device and click \u201cPlay Sound\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The phone would immediately ring at full volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With Google Find My Device web<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes, you might not have access to another Android smartphone or be able to download a new Google Find My Device app. In such a situation, you can still use the Google Find My Device web page on any phone or computer’s browser. Again, the missing smartphone should have internet connectivity, and Google Find My Device enabled. Next, follow these steps;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Go to the Google Find My Device website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/find-my-device-1024x498.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Now login to the same Google account used on the lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You\u2019ll see all signed into devices on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pick the missing smartphone from the lineup and then select \u201cPlay Sound\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Via iCloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLike Android\u2019s Google Find My Device, there\u2019s also something for iPhones. You could also use your iCloud account and the \u201cFind My network\u201d feature to find your missing iPhones<\/a>. As expected, there are still a few rules. The iPhone must be turned on, connected to the internet and signed into an iCloud account with the \u201cFind My\u201d enabled. Now let’s find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Turn off silent or do not disturb mode<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nYour smartphone\u2019s \u201cSilent\u201d or \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d modes<\/a> are designed to give you peace. But there\u2019s a good chance you could turn them on and forget to turn them off later.\u00a0 Here\u2019s how to fix it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- First, if you use an iPhone, check if you\u2019ve turned on the physical \u201cSilent Switch\u201d on the left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Also on iPhone or Android, you can access the Quick Settings panel, where you\u2019ll look for the \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d or crescent moon icon. If it\u2019s highlighted, turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- An additional recommended setting is to add your family to a special list so the phone rings when they call. To do this on the iPhone, go to the Do Not Disturb panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Click the three-button icon and go to \u2018Settings\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Finally, click on \u201cPeople\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Add their contact list there.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- In the future, if they call while you\u2019re on DND, it will go through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Restart your phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes software glitches can cause your smartphone to act weirdly. The classic advice is to switch it off entirely to eliminate all bugs immediately. Usually, an app or process can interfere with your phone\u2019s core audio services. Therefore, switching off your smartphone and waiting 30 seconds before turning it back on can fix it. This would clear your phone\u2019s temporary memory and restart all processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disconnect bluetooth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes you use your wireless phone or your car to listen to music. And so when the Bluetooth connection stays in place, you may not hear when the phone rings. A simple practical fix when you\u2019re not using your wireless headphones or car\u2019s stereo is to turn off the Bluetooth icon. You should even practice turning off your Bluetooth when it\u2019s not in use as a safety measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make my phone ring even on silent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nIf your phone isn\u2019t ringing and you can\u2019t access it, then there\u2019s a different issue at hand. Fortunately, other built-in, free \u201cfinder\u201d services can override the silent setting and force the phone to ring at full volume. It\u2019s a fantastic lifesaver for those moments when the phone\u2019s slipped between the couch cushions or misplaced somewhere you can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the Google Find My Device app<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nGoogle Find My Device is the official solution for finding lost Android smartphones<\/a>. The beauty of it is that it uses the internet to command your phone to ring at full volume. However, there are a few conditions. First, the phone had to have been previously turned on, signed to a Google account, connected to mobile data or WiFi, and Google Find My Device must be enabled. If you have all of this in place, then follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- On another Android device, download the \u201cFind My Device\u201d app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Log in to the same Google account you had on your lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now, you can see all devices signed into that Google Find My Device on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the missing device and click \u201cPlay Sound\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The phone would immediately ring at full volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With Google Find My Device web<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nSometimes, you might not have access to another Android smartphone or be able to download a new Google Find My Device app. In such a situation, you can still use the Google Find My Device web page on any phone or computer’s browser. Again, the missing smartphone should have internet connectivity, and Google Find My Device enabled. Next, follow these steps;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Go to the Google Find My Device website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Now login to the same Google account used on the lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You\u2019ll see all signed into devices on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pick the missing smartphone from the lineup and then select \u201cPlay Sound\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Via iCloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\nLike Android\u2019s Google Find My Device, there\u2019s also something for iPhones. You could also use your iCloud account and the \u201cFind My network\u201d feature to find your missing iPhones<\/a>. As expected, there are still a few rules. The iPhone must be turned on, connected to the internet and signed into an iCloud account with the \u201cFind My\u201d enabled. Now let’s find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- First, if you use an iPhone, check if you\u2019ve turned on the physical \u201cSilent Switch\u201d on the left side.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Also on iPhone or Android, you can access the Quick Settings panel, where you\u2019ll look for the \u201cDo Not Disturb\u201d or crescent moon icon. If it\u2019s highlighted, turn it off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- An additional recommended setting is to add your family to a special list so the phone rings when they call. To do this on the iPhone, go to the Do Not Disturb panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Click the three-button icon and go to \u2018Settings\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Finally, click on \u201cPeople\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Add their contact list there.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- In the future, if they call while you\u2019re on DND, it will go through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Restart your phone<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes software glitches can cause your smartphone to act weirdly. The classic advice is to switch it off entirely to eliminate all bugs immediately. Usually, an app or process can interfere with your phone\u2019s core audio services. Therefore, switching off your smartphone and waiting 30 seconds before turning it back on can fix it. This would clear your phone\u2019s temporary memory and restart all processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Disconnect bluetooth<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes you use your wireless phone or your car to listen to music. And so when the Bluetooth connection stays in place, you may not hear when the phone rings. A simple practical fix when you\u2019re not using your wireless headphones or car\u2019s stereo is to turn off the Bluetooth icon. You should even practice turning off your Bluetooth when it\u2019s not in use as a safety measure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make my phone ring even on silent?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If your phone isn\u2019t ringing and you can\u2019t access it, then there\u2019s a different issue at hand. Fortunately, other built-in, free \u201cfinder\u201d services can override the silent setting and force the phone to ring at full volume. It\u2019s a fantastic lifesaver for those moments when the phone\u2019s slipped between the couch cushions or misplaced somewhere you can\u2019t reach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use the Google Find My Device app<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Google Find My Device is the official solution for finding lost Android smartphones<\/a>. The beauty of it is that it uses the internet to command your phone to ring at full volume. However, there are a few conditions. First, the phone had to have been previously turned on, signed to a Google account, connected to mobile data or WiFi, and Google Find My Device must be enabled. If you have all of this in place, then follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- On another Android device, download the \u201cFind My Device\u201d app.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Log in to the same Google account you had on your lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Now, you can see all devices signed into that Google Find My Device on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Select the missing device and click \u201cPlay Sound\u201d.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The phone would immediately ring at full volume.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
With Google Find My Device web<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, you might not have access to another Android smartphone or be able to download a new Google Find My Device app. In such a situation, you can still use the Google Find My Device web page on any phone or computer’s browser. Again, the missing smartphone should have internet connectivity, and Google Find My Device enabled. Next, follow these steps;<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Go to the Google Find My Device website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
- \n
- Now login to the same Google account used on the lost phone.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- You\u2019ll see all signed into devices on a map.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pick the missing smartphone from the lineup and then select \u201cPlay Sound\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Via iCloud<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Like Android\u2019s Google Find My Device, there\u2019s also something for iPhones. You could also use your iCloud account and the \u201cFind My network\u201d feature to find your missing iPhones<\/a>. As expected, there are still a few rules. The iPhone must be turned on, connected to the internet and signed into an iCloud account with the \u201cFind My\u201d enabled. Now let’s find it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
- Go to the Google Find My Device website.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- In the future, if they call while you\u2019re on DND, it will go through.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Add their contact list there.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Finally, click on \u201cPeople\u201d\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- Click the three-button icon and go to \u2018Settings\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
- An additional recommended setting is to add your family to a special list so the phone rings when they call. To do this on the iPhone, go to the Do Not Disturb panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/choose-missing-iphone-from-list.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/enable-play-sound-to-make-it-ring.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/pick-missing-iphone-474x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.trackercellphone.com\/tips\/wp-content\/uploads\/make-my-iphone-ring.jpg\")
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