Last April, Apple iPhone owners experienced a rather unusual day. Millions of iPhone users worldwide claimed that their alarms went off at completely random times instead of the times they had set. This strange occurrence, which happened simultaneously across many countries, has seemingly resurfaced as we enter the first days of 2025. Here are the details…
Apple iPhone alarms are going off at random times!
Apple had acknowledged the alarm issue that emerged last year and announced that it was working on a fix. However, a post by a user on Reddit’s r/iPhone subreddit this week revealed that the problem still hasn’t been resolved. The user claimed that their iPhone alarm, set for 10:30 AM, went off at 12:42 PM instead. Interestingly, this time matched the time displayed on their paired Apple Watch.
Other users experiencing similar issues chimed in to share their experiences. One user mentioned that their morning alarm showed as ringing but didn’t produce any sound or vibration. Another user reported their alarm going off at 5:00 PM instead of the scheduled 7:00 AM. This situation has become a major issue for users who rely on their alarms to wake up for work or attend important appointments.
The Reddit discussion revealed that both iOS 17 and iOS 18 users have encountered this issue. While some users have tried disabling Apple’s Attention Awareness Features as a workaround, this method hasn’t worked for most. Additionally, turning off these features means missing out on benefits like full notification previews on the lock screen.
Apple has yet to provide a clear explanation for the root cause of this problem or share any information on whether it will offer a solution. According to an NBC report from 2024, Apple had previously stated that it was working to fix such issues. However, users feel that updates have failed to adequately address these glitches.
Have you experienced a similar problem with your iPhone? What methods have you tried to resolve your alarm issue? Don’t forget to share your thoughts in the comments!
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