iPhone Haptic Feedback Not Working - How to Fix

Make sure haptics are turned on:

1. Settings → Sounds & Haptics
2. Scroll down to System Haptics
3. Toggle it ON

For keyboard vibration feedback:

1. Settings → Sounds & Haptics → Keyboard Feedback
2. Toggle Haptic ON
3. This enables vibration when typing

Note: Keyboard haptics require iPhone 8 or later.

Silent mode can affect vibration:

• Check the Ring/Silent switch on the side of iPhone
• If you see orange, phone is in silent mode
• Configure vibration for each mode:

1. Settings → Sounds & Haptics
2. Enable Vibrate on Ring
3. Enable Vibrate on Silent

Adjust touch sensitivity:

1. Settings → Accessibility → Touch
2. Tap 3D & Haptic Touch or Haptic Touch
3. Make sure it's enabled
4. Adjust sensitivity if needed
5. Test with the image at the bottom

A restart can fix haptic glitches:

1. Hold Side + Volume buttons
2. Slide to power off
3. Wait 30 seconds
4. Power on and test haptics

Software updates fix haptic bugs:

1. Settings → General → Software Update
2. Install any available updates
3. Restart and test

Reset settings without losing data:

1. Settings → General → Transfer or Reset iPhone
2. Tap Reset → Reset All Settings
3. Enter your passcode
4. Reconfigure your preferences after

Quick ways to test if haptics work:

• Long-press an app icon — Should feel a tap
• Pull down to search — Subtle haptic at top
• Adjust ringer slider — Ticks as you move
• Use Flashlight in Control Center — Haptic when toggling

If nothing works, Taptic Engine may be damaged:

• Water damage — Can affect internal motors
• Drop damage — Taptic Engine is fragile
• Loose connection — Internal cable may be disconnected
• Worn motor — Eventually wears out with heavy use