Users describe static or hissing noises coming from the bottom speaker of the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max specifically when the phone is charging, whether with Apple’s official chargers, third-party power bricks or MagSafe wireless chargers. In many reports the sound resembles the hiss of an old radio, occurring even when the volume is muted or no media is playing.
Affected owners have said that the noise can be heard during quiet moments, while scrolling through apps, or when playback is muted, and that it stops as soon as the device is unplugged. Some users have even exchanged units through Apple Support, only to find the replacement device exhibits the same static issue, suggesting the phenomenon may not be isolated to a single defective batch.
Online discussions on platforms like Reddit reflect a range of experiences: some users notice the static consistently when plugged in and charging, while others report it intermittently or only under certain conditions such as scrolling through social feeds. Multiple reports note the noise persists across different chargers and cables, and that MagSafe wireless charging sometimes reduces the noise intensity but does not eliminate it entirely.
Apple Support has reportedly acknowledged the noise issue in some cases, with engineers informing users that the reports have been escalated and a software update may address the problem in a future release. iOS updates released to date — including iOS 26 and later refreshes — have not resolved the static noise for many users.
At this time, there is no official Apple fix or public statement confirming a specific resolution timeline, and affected users are encouraged to provide feedback through Apple’s official feedback channels. Unplugging the phone while charging or switching between wired and wireless charging methods are among the few effective temporary workarounds reported by the community.
Speaker Noise Characteristics
The sound typically described by owners includes a soft hiss, crackle, or radio-like static, most noticeable in very quiet environments when the phone is plugged into a power source. Some reports note that the hiss is slightly quieter when using wireless MagSafe charging compared to a wired USB-C connection, indicating the noise may be tied to power delivery or internal grounding during charging.
Another detail emerging from user reports is that the static can sometimes be present even with the screen off or when no audio is playing — a sign that the issue may stem from hardware-software interaction during charging cycles, though the exact root cause remains unconfirmed.
Community Feedback
Discussions across Apple support forums and Reddit thread archives show that the reporting has been ongoing since shortly after the iPhone 17 series launch, with posts dating back several months. Some users hope that future iOS maintenance updates — such as iOS 26.3 or later — might include fixes targeting charging-related audio anomalies as Apple engineers analyze the problem through gathered reports.
For now, owners who encounter the static are left waiting for an official update or fix from Apple while continuing to share their experiences and collecting feedback to help reinforce the issue’s significance for Apple’s development teams.
Update: Apple is aware of the static speaker noise that occurs on some iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max devices during charging and has yet to release a confirmed fix timeline.
