You pick up your Google Pixel 4a and are surprised to see several missed calls. But your Google Pixel 4a never rang. You're confused as to why this is happening, and don't know what to do to fix it. In this article, we'll help you figure out what to do when your Google Pixel 4a won't ring so you won't miss another call.
Unknown Callers May Be Silenced
Last December, Google released a new update for their Pixel and Android phones that includes new precautions to prevent robocalls from reaching you. Specifically, unknown callers are silenced, so your phone won't ring for these calls. If you're missing calls from unknown numbers, this could be the reason why. If not, keep reading to see what else might be causing your Google Pixel 4a not to ring.
Turn Off Silent Mode
It's possible your phone is on silent, or instead of ringing, it's vibrating. Turning off silent mode can ensure that your phone rings when you get a call or notification. To do this, press either the Volume Up or Volume Down button, then tap the Sound Icon to toggle Silent Mode.
Turn The Ringer Up
If you're still missing calls because your Google Pixel 4a won't ring, your ringer might be too quiet for you to hear. If this is the case, press one of the Volume Buttons to access the menu on the right and select the Settings Icon. From here, you can adjust the volume for your notifications, calls, alarms, and media. Simply slide the Ring Volume bar all the way to the right to turn your ringer up.
Turn Off Do Not Disturb
Still missing calls? If you accidentally switched on Do Not Disturb mode, your Google Pixel 4a won't ring. Do Not Disturb blocks all notifications for your phone, so you won't see or hear anything when you get a text or call. To disable Do Not Disturb, all you have to do is swipe down on your screen and then select the Do Not Disturb Icon.
Headphones Mode Is On And Your Google Pixel 4a Won't Ring
It's possible that your phone might be confused and think that there's a pair of headphones plugged in. This might be from lint or debris inside the charging port or headphone jack. This could make your Google Pixel 4a fail to ring, since it thinks headphones are plugged in. We recommend using a new toothbrush or an anti-static to clean out the inside of the port.
Repairing Your Google Pixel
If the above troubleshooting solutions don't fix your Google Pixel 4a not ringing, then the next step is to look into repairing your phone. You'll have to reach out to Google Support and see what repairs are available to you. Google has a number of ways you can go about fixing your phone, so be sure to check them all out.
Google Pixel 4a Won't Ring? Solved.
After reading this, you know the troubleshooting steps you can take to fix your Google Pixel 4a not ringing. That might've meant turning off Do Not Disturb or cleaning out your charging port, but now you aren't missing any calls. Thanks so much for reading, we hope this article was helpful for you. Feel free to leave comments with any questions you have!
