Disabling vibration on an iPhone can reduce distractions, conserve battery and make your device more discreet, especially in meetings or while sleeping.
Whether you want to turn it off completely or just in silent mode, this guide covers all options step by step. The instructions apply to all iPhones running iOS 17 or iOS 18, including iPhone 15 and 14.
Summary
- How to turn off vibration completely
- How to stop vibration only in silent mode
- How to disable vibration on iPhone 15 and 14
- How to turn off vibration for specific apps
- Does it work on refurbished iPhones?
- FAQ
How to turn off vibration completely
If you want to stop all vibration across your iPhone, including alerts, calls and system haptics, follow these steps:
- Go to Settings
- Tap Accessibility
- Select Touch
- Toggle off Vibration.
💬 This disables every form of vibration on your device, including emergency alerts. Use this setting if you’re sensitive to vibrations or want a quieter experience at all times.
How to stop vibration only in silent mode
Prefer to keep sound and vibration when your phone rings, but silence it completely in silent mode?
- Go to Settings
- Tap Sounds & Haptics
- Under Ring/Silent Mode, turn off Play Haptics in Silent Mode.
đź’¬ This setting lets you keep haptics when your iPhone rings, but turns off buzzing when you silence your phone, perfect for night-time or meetings.
How to disable vibration on iPhone 15 and 14
The process is exactly the same on iPhone 15 and 14, as long as you’re running iOS 17 or iOS 18:
- Open Settings > Sounds & Haptics
- Toggle off both Play Haptics in Ring Mode and Silent Mode if needed
- For full deactivation: Accessibility > Touch > Vibration > OFF.
💬 Apple hasn’t changed this section across recent models, it’s intuitive and consistent across devices.
How to turn off vibration for specific apps
If only certain apps are bothering you with vibrations, you don’t need to disable vibration system-wide. Instead:
- Open Settings > Notifications
- Select the app (e.g. WhatsApp)
- Tap Sounds > Vibration
- Choose None.
đź’¬ This is ideal if you want to mute chat apps but still receive vibrate alerts for calls or messages.
Does it work on refurbished iPhones?
Yes, refurbished iPhones from Swappie support all the same settings.
- Vibration motors are tested during Swappie’s 52-step quality check
- iOS updates are supported just like on new iPhones.
💬 Whether new or refurbished, vibration settings function exactly the same. You’re not missing out on anything.
FAQ âť“
🔕 How do I turn off all vibration on iPhone?
Go to Settings > Accessibility > Touch, and toggle off Vibration.
đź“ł How do I stop vibration only in silent mode?
Turn off “Play Haptics in Silent Mode” in Settings > Sounds & Haptics.
📱 Do these steps work on iPhone 15 and 14?
Yes, the menus and options are the same on both models.
♻️ Can I adjust these settings on a refurbished iPhone?
Absolutely, refurbished iPhones support all iOS settings and updates.