Is your iPhone lock screen missing the volume bar? Here’s how to get it back

If you’re listening to music or podcasts on your device iPhoneThe volume buttons on the side of your device allow you to adjust the volume without unlocking your device. These buttons make it easy to increase or decrease the volume by a specific amount, but may let you choose between a very loud or slightly quiet volume.

The good news is that you can move the volume bar back to your device’s lock screen, giving you more precise control over your iPhone’s volume without unlocking your device.

Apple removed the volume bar from the lock screen when the company released iOS 16 in 2022. But with… iOS 18.2 In 2024, you could bring the volume bar back to your iPhone’s lock screen.

If you like using the volume bar, you can bring it back to the lock screen. Here’s how to do it in a few easy steps.

How to get the sound bar on your iPhone

1. It opens Settings.
2. handle accessibility.
3. handle Sound and image under Hearing.
4. Press the switch button next to Always show volume control.

Next time you’re listening to music or podcasts at the gym or on the bus, you can adjust the volume using the slider on the lock screen.

For more iOS news, here’s everything you should know iOS 26.4 and iOS 26.3. You can also check our website iOS 26 cheat sheet.

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