iPod touch Misc Mumbling - Fine Volume Control

I used to find it very difficult to adjust the sound level on the iPod touch. My finger tip covers the volume knob and even though I can somewhat tell it’s right on the knob, when I slide it sometimes the volume level doesn’t change, or changes drastically all of a sudden.

It was so annoying I bring my 1st generation iPod shuffle with me on my morning walk around the park. The shuffle’s clickable volume buttons are so easy to operate, but I miss my fancy iPod touch.

Fortunately, I discovered a way to have fine control over the volume level. You don’t have to slide on the barely visible knob at all. Instead, tap and hold on the knob and then slide your finger tip upwards to the middle of the screen. After that, proceed to slide left or right, in full view of the knob! It sounds complicated but it really isn’t. In fact, it’s fun — the knob seemingly slides by itself. :)

Checklist:

  • If you want smaller and finer adjustment, slide your finger tip diagonally across the screen instead of horiziontally.

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11 Comments

    • Johnathan
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 12:32
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    Sweet! You’re a genius!

    • dermapthera
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 12:54
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    Didn’t thought I’d figure that out at all. And it’s a cool tip!

    • Scotty
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 12:55
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    Love that… Thanks for the great find Rupert!

    • Skeff
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 14:08
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    Thanks! I can’t tell you how many times I cursed that volume control for the exact reasons you mentioned. Your method works perfectly!

    • azlano
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 16:24
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    cool! now there’s no need to file a complaint to Steve Jobs :) … tq.

    • Western Dream
    • Posted 23 January 2008 at 17:25
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    I’m so happy! Thank you!!!!

    • koser
    • Posted 24 January 2008 at 21:27
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    You the man!

    Thank you thank you thank you!

    • Michael G-Block
    • Posted 28 January 2008 at 23:59
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    Genius! Thanks!

    • bob
    • Posted 1 February 2008 at 05:46
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    outstanding…. i hate the fact they took off the external volume control they have one on the iphone

    • nick
    • Posted 10 February 2008 at 15:02
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    Thanks man! That’s such a frustration relief!

    • RupertGee
    • Posted 10 February 2008 at 16:35
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    @bob

    ext vol control is good but I want tracks control as well.

    I think I’m going to buy this when I see it on sale in shops.

    http://www.tuaw.com/2007/09/28/iphone-ipod-touch-remote-control/

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