iOS 26.5 Audio Issues: Low Volume and Crackly Audio
First reported on r/ios on June 26, 2026.
Some users are experiencing low volume and crackly audio on calls and when playing videos after updating to iOS 26.5. Restarting the phone or changing network settings doesn't fix the issue, but turning Bluetooth on and off seems to help with speaker audio.
What it looks like
- low volume
- crackly audio
- calls
- videos
How to fix it
- Go to your iPhone's Settings.
- Select Bluetooth.
- Toggle Bluetooth off and then back on.
Affected products
- iPhone
Sources
- Audio Issues with 26.5 — reddit:r/ios
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