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cosmic68

macrumors 6502
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Dec 26, 2007
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Hi,


When my iPhone rings (I’m using the new X ringtone, reflection), if it’s propped up on my desk in its holder, the ringtone volume is really low. When iPhone is flat, it’s loud. If I raise iPhone mid ring, it goes low again. Is this a feature?
I upgraded to the iPhone X from a iPhone 6 Plus so have missed out on lots of the features like 3D Touch etc. This also happens if it’s vertical in trouser/shirt pocket. I’ve missed calls as volume is really decreased.
Is this normal? Is there a way to switch it off if it is a feature?

Edit: found it. It’s a setting under Face ID called attention aware. Super annoying, switched off.
 
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Chacocliff

macrumors 6502a
Oct 22, 2014
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Yes this is a feature with the attention aware features. I really like that when my alarm goes off in the morning, once I look at my phone, the volume turns down.
 

cosmic68

macrumors 6502
Original poster
Dec 26, 2007
488
113
Thanks, so no way to switch it off, as useful for alarms, but not so much pockets?
 
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