{"id":457521,"date":"2022-06-03T19:00:06","date_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:00:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2022-06-03T19:00:06","modified_gmt":"2022-06-03T16:00:06","slug":"how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Turn On\/Off Silent Mode Without the Switch on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9061470109\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af9061470109\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_OnOff_Silent_Mode_Without_the_Switch_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Turn On\/Off Silent Mode Without the Switch on iPhone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone\/#Make_a_%E2%80%9CVirtual%E2%80%9D_RingSilent_Switch\" >Make a \u201cVirtual\u201d Ring\/Silent Switch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-turn-on-off-silent-mode-without-the-switch-on-iphone\/#Tap_the_Back_of_the_iPhone\" >Tap the Back of the iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Turn_OnOff_Silent_Mode_Without_the_Switch_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Turn On\/Off Silent Mode Without the Switch on iPhone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-806058\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-Silent-Switch.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-Silent-Switch.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/iPhone-Silent-Switch.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"iPhone Silent Mode Switch\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/saintpetersburg-russia-february-15-2021edge-iphone-1918888088\">Ivan_Shenets\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The original iPhone featured a physical Ring\/Silent switch on the left side and it has carried over to every iPhone since. This is the only way to switch between ring mode and silent mode\u2014or is it?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le doesn\u2019t include an \u201cofficial\u201d method for switching between these modes without the physical switch. What if it stops working? What if you keep accidentally switching it? There are a few nifty \u201chacks\u201d we can utilize thanks to the iPhone\u2019s great Accessibility suite.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Make Your iPhone Easier to Use With These Hidden Accessibility Features<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_a_%E2%80%9CVirtual%E2%80%9D_RingSilent_Switch\"><\/span>Make a \u201cVirtual\u201d Ring\/Silent Switch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let\u2019s get a little more creative. Using the iPhone\u2019s \u201cAssitiveTouch\u201d feature, we can create a virtual Ring\/Silent switch. First, open the \u201cSettings\u201d app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806099\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_14-56-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Settings&quot; app.\" width=\"446\" height=\"179\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to the \u201cAccessibility\u201d settings and select \u201cTouch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-799714\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-21_15-25-00.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to &quot;Accessibility&quot; and &quot;Touch.&quot;\" width=\"651\" height=\"328\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Go to \u201cAssistive Touch\u201d and toggle it on at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-799713\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-21_15-26-27.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Assistive Touch.&quot;\" width=\"427\" height=\"115\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A floating button will appear on the screen. By default, this button opens a menu that can contain up to eight different shortcuts. Tap\u00a0\u201cCustomize Top Level Menu.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-799712\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-21_15-27-54.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Top Level Menu.&quot;\" width=\"427\" height=\"98\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select one of the shortcuts and replace it with \u201cMute.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806094\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_15-11-03.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a shortcut and make it &quot;Mute.&quot;\" width=\"649\" height=\"340\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now when you open the menu you\u2019ll have a mute\/unmute toggle button that works independently from the physical switch\u2014though the switch can still control the modes if it\u2019s functional.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806093\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_15-12-57.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Mute switch.\" width=\"441\" height=\"299\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you want even easier access to the virtual switch, you can choose it as the Single-Tap, Double-Tap, or Long Press option for the floating button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-799719\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-21_15-30-55a.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Custom Actions.\" width=\"431\" height=\"176\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This method does require having a semi-transparent floating button on your screen all the time, but it\u2019s a nice trick especially if the physical switch stops working.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Quickly Enable or Disable AssistiveTouch on iPhone and iPad<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tap_the_Back_of_the_iPhone\"><\/span>Tap the Back of the iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Did you know you can launch actions by tapping the back of your iPhone? It\u2019s a very cool trick and we can use it to toggle Ring\/Silent mode. Let\u2019s jump into the \u201cSettings\u201d to get started.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806099\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_14-56-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Open the &quot;Settings&quot; app.\" width=\"446\" height=\"179\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to the \u201cAccessibility\u201d settings and select \u201cTouch.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-799714\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/2022-04-21_15-25-00.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Go to &quot;Accessibility&quot; and &quot;Touch.&quot;\" width=\"651\" height=\"328\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Scroll down to \u201cBack Tap.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806092\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_15-17-44.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Back Tap.&quot;\" width=\"439\" height=\"136\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Decide if you want to use the \u201cDouble Tap\u201d or \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trip<\/a>le Tap\u201d gesture.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806091\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_15-18-18.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose a gesture.\" width=\"438\" height=\"136\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cMute\u201d from the list of actions.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-806090\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/2022-05-18_15-18-44.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Mute.&quot;\" width=\"438\" height=\"143\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! Tap the back of the phone however many times you chose to toggle between Ring and Silent mode.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Launch Actions by Tapping on the Back of Your iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>It\u2019s a little strange that Apple ditched the headphone jack but has clung to this kinda outdated method of controlling alert volume with a physical switch. 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