By Finn Alley
If your phone speaker sounds muffled or quiet, dust and lint in the speaker grille may be the cause. Clean it gently, and be patient — a careful clean is safer than a forceful one.
Safe steps to clean your phone speaker
- Turn the volume down and, if possible, switch the phone off before cleaning.
- Use a soft brush, such as a clean, soft-bristled brush, and lightly brush across the speaker grille to loosen dust.
- Wipe the area with a dry, soft cloth to remove loose dust from the surface.
- Hold the phone with the speaker facing down so loosened dust can fall away instead of being pushed inward.
- Do not use sharp objects, pins, needles or toothpicks inside the grille, as they can puncture or damage the speaker.
- Do not pour liquid into the speaker grille and do not push liquid inside the grille. Keep the phone dry and use only a dry cloth on the outside.
- Do not use compressed air at close range or blow hard into the grille, which can push debris further inside.
- After cleaning, play a sound or make a test call to check whether the speaker sounds clearer.
If the sound is still muffled after a gentle clean, stop and seek professional help rather than forcing the grille open or using harsh tools.
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