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iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max Users Report Static Speaker Noise While Charging

iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max owners are having trouble with the speakers of their devices, and have complained about a static or hissing noise that occurs when the iPhone is charging.

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There are multiple discussions about the issue on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and Apple's Support Community, where affected users say there is a noticeable static noise "like an old radio." Some people report hearing it when playing audio and turning the volume down, while others say the static is audible without anything playing from the speakers. In some cases, there is a low crackle or a hiss when scrolling through webpages when the iPhone is charging, and some people hear the noise at low volumes even when the iPhone isn't on a charger.

Affected users report that the noise can be heard with chargers of all types, including Apple's official chargers. MagSafe charging causes the problem as well, but users report that the static noise is quieter. Unplugging the iPhone from the charger eliminates the sound for users who are experiencing the static noise when charging.


Some ‌iPhone 17‌ Pro users have exchanged their devices for new ones, but have run into the same issue.

One Reddit user has been in contact with Apple support, and says the issue has been forwarded to Apple engineers. Apple is apparently working on a fix, but the iOS updates that have been released so far do not appear to solve the problem. The sound is subtle according to most reports, so it may be a widespread issue that only those sensitive to the noise have noticed.

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Top Rated Comments

e1me5 Avatar
11 months ago
Sometimes, during the night, it sounds like it’s worshipping satan
Score: 36 Votes (Like | Disagree)
sniffies Avatar
11 months ago
Finally, there's an article about this.

Static speaker noise while charging since day one.
Score: 26 Votes (Like | Disagree)
aries81 Avatar
11 months ago
Odd, don’t have this issue at all.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago

It's not static, it's white noise to help you relax and/or sleep while the phone is charging.
This is Apple. We have a position available at Marketing which you might be interested in.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
vegetassj4 Avatar
11 months ago
It's not static, it's white noise to help you relax and/or sleep while the phone is charging.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
11 months ago

Finally, there's an article about this.

Static speaker noise while charging since day one.
Apples true expertise is avoiding taking responsibility for faults until the pressure becomes so great they cannot deny the problem any longer.

Highly skilled at using phrases like "only a limited number are affected" buys them time during which the customers who think Apple can do no wrong, chime in with "I don't have that issue".

The list of issues like the 15" MacBook Pro Battery Failures, the butterfly keyboard problems and other issues languished for years until Apple caved in, finally admitting the problem and issuing recalls and service campaigns.

If not for their power and influence over the faithful, these issues would be addressed in a timely fashion. One would think with the company's massive resources they would put the customer first and immediately do the right thing. But this behemoth with an insatiable obsession for more money will drag out facing their responsibilities as long as they can get away with it.

Welcome to Apple's World.
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