Problems with tablets, like with smartphones, happen quite often. And this happens both in budget models and in more expensive ones. They can be caused by poor assembly, cheap materials, improper operation and system failures. It often happens that the sound disappears on the tablet, and not everyone knows what to do about it.
Problem
If before the tablet was a tool for work, now it is often purchased as a gadget for entertainment. And despite the increased size of smartphones and their powerful performance, the tablet market is still afloat.
When the sound disappears on the tablet, many begin to think of poor assembly and low-quality materials. And some may actually be right. But most often, such a problem can lie in a normal system failure.
Having understood the issue, everyone can easily fix the problem on their own. In this case, you will not need to carry the tablet for repair and spend money on the service.
Reasonsproblems
If there is no sound on the tablet or it has become quieter, you need to understand the reasons for this. The most common setup issues are:
- accidental muting;
- using silent mode;
- choose a specific sound profile;
- hardware failure.
All of these problems are solved by a simple setup during the initial diagnosis. But there are more complex reasons - mechanical failure. Doing so may damage the sound module, audio jack, and speakers.
There are also more complex software failures. They are harder to deal with. Sometimes it's much easier to do a factory reset to get rid of them.
Mechanical failure
So, the most unpleasant option is mechanical failure. If the sound on the tablet disappears because of it, then you will have to contact the service center. It could be a factory marriage. In this case, the problem is determined in the first hours after purchase, so it is enough to return the device to the store.
The problem may be due to the fact that the sound chipset, speaker or connector has failed. If you have a warranty on the tablet, then you should immediately carry it to a service center. But you need to understand that if the reason is careless operation, you will have to pay for repairs.
Also, many note that the sound comes from the speakers, but it does not come from the headphones. There is an obvious problem in the headset. Just connect it to any other device.
Sometimes the situation is the opposite: the sound in the headphonesthere is, but it is not in the speakers. Most often, the switch is located in the connector itself. It can oxidize, and a similar situation will occur. There may be a temporary glitch that will pass in a few minutes, or you may have to take the tablet to a repair to replace this switch.
Of course, you can try to fix the tablet yourself with a mechanical breakdown. But you should understand that in this case you are at risk. In the process of self-repair, you can inadvertently damage the contacts or break some part.
Device setup
If you are still sure that the sound disappears on the tablet not due to mechanical failures, you should start diagnosing with the settings.
As mentioned earlier, the most common mistake is misconfiguration. Sometimes the user can turn off the sound on their own. This happens when you turn the volume down to minimum. On some models, Silent mode is activated.
If this happens, a crossed-out loudspeaker sign will appear in the status bar. You need to lower the curtain and select the mode. You can do this from the settings menu. Going to the section with sound, you can set the desired mode.
By the way, it's worth looking at the profiles right away. You may have configured them incorrectly. It happens that the entire profile is set to a loud call and notification signals, but one of the sliders was accidentally turned to the minimum. After saving the profile, messages can come with sound, and all other processes occur without it.
Tablet volume
How to increase the sound on the tablet? Firstly, for this there is a volume rocker on the side of the device. Thanks to it, you can make it quieter or louder. Secondly, you can go to the settings. Sometimes the overall volume of all sounds can be screwed up. Just set the slider to the desired value.
Thirdly, the problem may be in the media player. Let's assume that you have downloaded a movie and turned it on. But you don’t understand why the tablet has a quiet sound. This may be due to the fact that the player itself is set to the minimum volume. Also, the playback program itself may be the cause. It is worth trying to reinstall it or find an analogue.
Program failures
Most often they happen with cheap devices. For example, the Window tablet, which was apparently released so that many would think that it is on the Windows operating system, is a budget model.
This option is usually purchased for children and their games. The system in it is weak, and the hardware is of poor performance. Therefore, software failures here happen often.
If you have a more or less expensive tablet in your hands, then similar problems can occur with it. Most often they are associated with Android, which is already not sufficiently developed.
Sometimes the sound may appear right after the reboot. But it is best to do a full diagnosis. After the reboot, you can install an antivirus program. Sometimes viruses can be the reason for the deterioration of the sound volume. Although they don't always work out.handle like this.
It is worth mentioning the different programs that could reconfigure the sound. For example, some optimizer utilities may not work correctly. More precisely, they do their work in good faith, but sometimes they harm the system itself. In pursuit of speeding up the OS, they are shutting down some processes that were actually important.
You should also look into special applications to improve the sound. Some users believe that such utilities can further increase the volume of the signals and improve the quality. But in reality, such programs practically do not exist. More often they harm than help.
Cardinal method
If all else fails, the last option is a factory reset. This is a command that allows you to delete everything on the tablet in order to return to its original state.
Depending on the tablet model, you can reset in different ways. The easiest way is to go to the settings and find the corresponding menu. Sometimes the option is located under "About phone" or "Storage and backups".
If for some reason you did not find this function in the settings, you can launch it using the device keys. You need to turn off the tablet, hold down the volume up and power button, wait for the special menu to launch. In the list you need to find the line Hard Reset or Wipe Data / Factory Reset.
After rebooting the tablet, if the reason was a software failure, the sound will appear. If this does not help, then you will have to contact the servicecenter.
