How to fix your cell phone speaker

Find out how to fix your cell phone speaker with this tip we prepared for you. We rely on our phone speakers for a multitude of things – taking calls, listening to music and podcasts, watching videos, playing games and the list goes on.

If your phone's speakers stop working or start to fail, don't worry, you won't have to give up your current smartphone for a new one. See the full breakdown of how to fix your phone's speakers.

How do my phone speakers work?

Although your phone's speakers are smaller than the speakers on your television and sound systems; they don't work any differently.

Speakers contain a metal coil called an electromagnet, which creates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it. Inside the speaker, the electromagnet is situated next to a permanent magnet whose position is fixed.

When electricity passes through the electromagnet; it is pulled away from the permanent magnet as the direction of the magnetic field changes. This causes a back and forth vibration.

The electromagnet is attached to a cone made of a flexible material such as fabric, plastic or paper. This cone then amplifies the vibrations; pumping sound waves into the air and into our ears.

How many speakers does my phone have and where are they located?

Most smartphones have two speakers. The popular iPhone 8 has two speakers. One is located at the bottom of the phone under the right grille, while the second speaker is in the earpiece near the top.

Likewise, the Google Pixel 2 also has two speakers; with one near the top with a microphone and one near the bottom with a microphone. If you are not sure about your smartphone, check its manual or search on Google.

What does each one do?

Your phone's speakers do what you need them to do – transmit sounds to your ears. You can make calls; watch videos, listen to music, etc.

Your device's internal speaker is what you hear on a normal phone call, without speaker mode.

It has a lower volume output, as it was designed to be pressed against the ear.

It's your phone's external speaker that lets you hear your phone playing or the music you play on Spotify or the videos you watch on YouTube.

That speaker should be louder since you are using it away from your ears. Your phone's speakers work together to deliver the best sound experience they can offer.

If you want to upgrade the sound quality; It's best to use a Bluetooth speaker or connect your phone to a sound system.

How can I fix my cell phone speaker separately?

If you're having trouble and want to know how to fix your phone's speakers, you'll probably have to take them to a specialist for repairs.

Depending on the problems with your speakers, the solutions will be different. If you can't hear anything from your speaker; It's probably a hardware problem. However, if the sound is distorted or cutting in and out, it could be a software issue.

You can always try resetting your phone first to see if that fixes the problem, but back up all your saved data first.

If your phone's speakers are still not working, take your device to a repair shop such as myPhoneup We can repair your cell phone speaker – separately or together, depending on the diagnosis.

You can also consult the manufacturers' website as Apple; Samsung or Motorola.