How to Fix iPhone or Android Volume Going Up By Itself

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Stop your phone volume from raising by itself

Co-authored by Rain Kengly Reviewed by Luigi Oppido

Last Updated: May 9, 2025 Fact Checked

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Is your volume jumping up by itself? Whether this happens on your phone or computer, it's usually due to your touch gesture or software issues. Luckily, there are plenty of fixes you can try to stop the volume from auto-adjusting. Here's why your volume automatically goes up by itself and how to fix it on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or computer.

Why Is My Volume Changing Randomly?

If your volume keeps turning up by itself on your iPhone, Android, or computer, you may be connected to another Bluetooth device or swiping too quickly on your screen. Disconnect Bluetooth, or try lowering your volume using a slow swipe rather than a flick.

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Why does my volume keep going up by itself?

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   Your volume may change due to software bugs or hardware issues. This can happen on your iPhone, iPad, Android, or even computer. If the volume on your device keeps going up by itself, you may have a certain setting enabled that can change your volume. Alternatively, your volume button may be impacted with dirt or debris, which can make your volume button depress without your knowledge. This can also happen due to an ill-filling case.

   • Other connected Bluetooth devices can also change your device's volume without you knowing.
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Troubleshooting iPhone or iPad

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   Restart your iPhone or iPad. Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, give your iPhone or iPad a soft restart. This could fix minor software issues.
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   Update your iPhone or iPad. To fix other software issues, make sure your iPhone is updated to the latest available version. Do the following:

   • Go to Settings.
   • Tap General.
   • Tap Software Update.
   • Tap Download and Install.
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   Adjust your volume more slowly. If you use the Control Center to quickly lower your volume, you may be using a flicking motion to decrease the volume. This motion may not fully register with your device, and the volume level may bounce back up.

   • Instead, tap and slowly drag the volume line down to decrease the volume.
   • You can also long-press on the volume tile to open it in full view. Then, drag the volume level down.
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   Check for Bluetooth devices. If you're connected to other Bluetooth devices, such as AirPods, speakers, or another device, the volume on your iPhone may be changed by the Bluetooth device. For example, you can set your AirPods to pause and play audio with a simple tap or even control the volume.

   • Turn off Bluetooth, and then keep an eye on your volume levels to see if it changes again.
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   Check the physical button for dirt. In some cases, debris can get lodged between the volume buttons. This can cause your device's volume to rise without your knowledge. If needed, use a sharp, pointed object such as a toothpick to gently scrape out impacted dirt.
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   Remove your case. If your case is bulky or doesn't fit properly, it can mess with your device's physical buttons. Take off your device's case, and monitor your volume levels.
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   Limit the speaker volume limit. If you have iOS 18.2 or later, you can limit that maximum volume that plays from your speakers. Do the following:

   • Open Settings.
   • Tap Sounds & Haptics.
   • Tap Volume Limit.
   • Use the slider to set the maximum volume.
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   Disable any active VPN apps. A VPN may interfere with some of your device's features. Turn it off, and then keep an eye on your volume levels.
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Troubleshooting Android

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   Restart your Android. Before attempting any troubleshooting steps, restart your Android to fix any minor software issues.
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   Update your Android. To fix other software issues, make sure your Android is updated to the latest available version.
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   Check for Bluetooth devices. If you're connected to other Bluetooth devices, such as earphones, speakers, or another device, the volume on your phone may be changed by the Bluetooth device.

   • Turn off Bluetooth on your Android, and then keep an eye on your volume levels to see if it changes again.
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   Check the physical button for dirt. In some cases, debris can get lodged between the volume buttons. This can cause your device's volume to rise without your knowledge. If needed, use a sharp, pointed object such as a toothpick to gently scrape out impacted dirt.
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   Remove your case. If your case is bulky or doesn't fit properly, it can mess with your device's physical buttons. Take off your device's case, and monitor your volume levels.
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   Disable any active VPN apps. A VPN may interfere with some of your device's features. Turn it off, and then keep an eye on your volume levels.
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Troubleshooting a Computer

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   Check your connected device. If the volume rises on a connected speaker or earphones, check the device's wiring to make sure it's plugged in properly and isn't damaged.
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   Unplug unnecessary devices. Remove any extra devices connected to your computer to make sure they aren’t affecting your main volume source. Try testing the volume again.
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   Run the audio troubleshooter (Windows). Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can detect issues with your devices. To use it, right-click the speaker icon in the system tray and click Troubleshoot sound problems.
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   Update your audio drivers. If the physical device is fine, the issue may be with your software. Check for audio driver updates and install them if necessary.

   • On a Mac, your drivers will typically update automatically when you update your operating system. Make sure you’re running the latest version of macOS by going to
     
     Apple menu > System Settings > General > Software Update.
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