No Sound on iPad/iPhone Games after iOS 27/26/18, How to Fix?

When there is no sound on iPad games but music and videos still play, check Silent Mode and the game's audio settings first. Game effects can behave differently from media playback, so working music does not rule out a mute setting.

Quick answer: Open the game, raise its volume and check Silent Mode, in-game sound and the audio output. Restart or update the game before choosing a device repair or erasing the iPad.

1. Check Silent Mode and the Older iPad Side Switch

Check Silent Mode in Control Center first. Rotation Lock controls screen orientation; on older iPads a physical side switch can instead be configured to mute sounds.

• For an older iPad with a side switch, open Settings > General > Use Side Switch To, if that setting exists.
• Confirm whether the side switch controls Mute or Lock Rotation. If it controls Mute, move it to the unmuted position.
• Then go back to the game app to see whether the issue is fixed.

If the game stays silent, check its sound settings next. Newer iPads do not have the old side-switch configuration shown in the screenshot.

2. Check the Sound within the Game App’s Settings

Open the game's settings and check Music, Sound Effects, Voice and any master mute control. Test another game to distinguish one app's problem from a device-wide audio issue.

3. Turn Up the Volume for the Game App

Raise the volume while the game is open. Check Control Center's audio output and disconnect Bluetooth headphones or speakers if you want to hear the iPad's built-in speakers.

• Just open the game app which has no sound.
• Use the volume up button on the side of your iPad and turn it up. Keep the app open during the process.

You may want to learn how to fix when your device's volume goes up and down.

4. Force Restart Your iPad

This may seem to be a common sense solution. It can be very effective for most users and it won’t cause any data loss.

For an iPad with a Home button, hold Home and the top button until the Apple logo appears. Without a Home button, quickly press the volume button nearest the top button, then the other volume button, then hold the top button until the logo appears.

5. Review iPadOS Repair for Persistent Game-Audio Problems

Use the Fixppo repair walkthrough for the connection, firmware and mode-selection steps.

After Silent Mode, output, app updates and restart checks, consider a guided iPadOS repair for a persistent software-related audio malfunction.

iMyFone Fixppo provides Standard Mode for supported system repairs while retaining data by design. Back up first; Advanced Mode erases data. Speaker damage requires a hardware service route.

How to Use Fixppo for Persistent iPad Game-Audio Problems

Back up the iPad and review the mode before starting. Downloading the installer is separate from purchasing repair features.

• Launch iMyFone Fixppo on your computer, connect your iPad to the program and choose Standard Mode.

• Follow Fixppo's model-specific recovery-mode instructions if the iPad is not recognized. The Home-button combination in the screenshot is for older iPads, not every model.

• Once your iPad is in Recovery Mode, click Download to download new firmware for your iPad.

• After the firmware is ready, select Start Standard Repair, keep the iPad connected, then test the same game after restart.

6. As A Last Resort, Factory Reset Your iPad/iPhone

A factory reset erases the iPad and is a last resort after simpler checks and a confirmed backup. If only one game is silent, contact its developer before erasing the whole device.

• Open Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPad > Erase All Content and Settings only when you are ready to erase and restore the device.
• Your iPad will ask you to type in your passcode if you've set one, you'll get a warning box appear. Tap the option ‘Erase iPad’.
• Enter the password for your Apple ID to confirm and then the iPad or iPhone will go back to the initial setup screen.

For no sound on iPad games, begin with mute, in-game volume and output routing. Keep the restart, Fixppo repair and factory-reset routes for the appropriate remaining problem rather than skipping straight to erasure.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do videos have sound but my games do not?

Some games respect Silent Mode or their own audio toggles differently from media apps. Check both while the game is open.

Does Rotation Lock mute an iPad?

Rotation Lock controls orientation. Certain older iPads use a configurable side switch for either rotation lock or mute.

Should I reset my iPad for one silent game?

Start with the game's settings, update and developer support. A factory reset erases device data and belongs at the end of troubleshooting.