iPhone users have come across a fascinating hack that allows their devices to interact with them.
Personalization is gaining traction on social media, with users showcasing how they enhance basic iPhone features.
This particular technology was initially discovered by a mother while she was at a hospital with her daughter.
When she plugged in her daughter’s phone to charge, a surprising sound emerged.
“It was about to shut down, so I took her phone and connected it to the charger. That’s when I heard this unusual noise,” she shared on TikTok.
“I thought maybe I’d stumbled on something, so I tried again, and it happened once more. I was puzzled—how did my daughter set this up?”
“My phone isn’t on all day.”
The mother demonstrated how, upon plugging in the charging cord, a woman’s voice sang “Thank you” as a response.
The video has been viewed 14 million times, and viewers chimed in, revealing they weren’t alone in this experience.
“In my case, I was like, ‘Wow, I almost jumped out of my skin,'” recounted one viewer.
Another commented: “Mine says, ‘Oh, I almost freaked out. Thank you for saving me!'”
“For me, it goes, ‘Ummm… I’m just so tired today,'” a third person noted.
Interestingly, a typical Millennial, accustomed to a silent phone, mentioned, “Honestly, I have no clue what sound my phone makes. It’s been quiet since I got it.”
This conversation ignited a trend where users shared their own customized ringtones that play when they plug in their chargers.
One participant even performed a rendition of a well-known Beyoncé melody.
Some users took it a step further, adding different sounds based on their battery percentage.
“My phone is off all day; I would’ve never known about these sound automations,” she remarked.
Additionally, a step-by-step video guide has emerged for those who want to join in on the fun.
Curious how to do it?
I’m glad to report that I could follow the instructions without too much hassle.
Now, when connected, the classic meme “Just waiting bro!” plays on my phone.
To personalize yours, you need to choose your sound and create a save file on your device before heading to the “Shortcuts” app.
From there, select “Create a new automation.”
Scroll to find “Charger,” ensure “Run Now” is checked, then click “Next.”
To attach sound, make sure to select the desired audio file from your phone.
Before hitting “Select,” double-check that the blue text is positioned above the “Play Sound” option properly.
Once you finish these steps, grab your charging cable and have fun with the giggles every time you connect your phone.
