If your phone's volume is adjusting itself automatically, it could be due to a few different reasons. Here are some potential causes and solutions you can try:
Possible Causes:
1. Hardware Issues: A malfunctioning volume button can cause the volume to increase or decrease randomly.
2. Software Bugs: Glitches or bugs in the operating system or specific apps can result in erratic volume behavior.
3. External Accessories: Bluetooth devices or wired headphones with built-in volume controls can also manipulate your phone’s volume.
4. Accessibility Settings: Certain settings, like "Hearing" options, might interfere with volume control.
5. Malware or Malicious Apps: In rare cases, malware could interfere with device behavior.
Solutions:
1. Check volume buttons.
Inspect the physical volume buttons for any sticking or malfunction. Clean around the button with a soft cloth.
2. Restart your phone.
A simple restart can often resolve temporary software glitches.
3. Disconnect Accessories.
Remove any Bluetooth devices or wired headphones to see if they are influencing the volume.
4. Check App Permissions: Go through the apps you have installed and check if any have permissions that might control audio.
Path: Long-press the App icon > App info > Permissions > Music and audio.
5. Update software:
Ensure your phone’s operating system is up to date, as updates can fix known bugs.
6. Factory reset:
If all else fails and the issue persists, consider backing up your data and performing a factory reset.
realme UI 7.0 & 6.0: Settings > System & updates > Back up and reset > Reset Phone > Erase all data.
realme UI 5.0 & 4.0 & 3.0: Settings > System/Additional Settings > Back up and reset > Reset Phone > Erase all data.
realme UI 1.0 & 2.0: Settings > Additional Settings > Backup & Reset > Erase all data(factory reset) > Erase all data.
realme UI R & Go & S & T & U Edition: Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data.
If the issue remains unresolved, please back up your data and take your device and proof of purchase to an authorized realme Service Center for assistance.