TECH EXPERTS OR IPHONE EXPERTS

My volume on my iphone 4s has disappeared and now its getting in the way of everything i do on my phone. When i pull up the control center, volume bar missing, when i use the side buttons, the little notches are gone. Its almost as if its docked however it isn't… Please help
TECH EXPERTS OR IPHONE EXPERTS Help

Leave the phone out overnight in a bag of rice and little Asian children from the China factories will come and fix you phone.

You're on the right track. Your iPhone is stuck in "docking' mode. It thinks it is connected to a speaker dock that has its own volume control. Have you dropped in water? Try blowing into the ports as dust can cause this or also try using an old toothbrush to clear the ports (30-pin or lightning). If that doesn't work take it in to the Apple Store and they will help you get back on your way.

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