Hi! I understand that even though your iPhone is on silent, you’re still hearing annoying noises when playing mini games like 4 Pics 1 Word. I’d like to help get this sorted out for you.

Just to clarify first:
1. Are the sounds coming from the game itself (like background music or sound effects), or are they system sounds like notifications or alerts?
2. Have you already tried muting the sound inside the game’s own settings as well as using your iPhone’s physical silent switch?
3. Is this happening with only one game or multiple mini games on your iPhone?

Meanwhile, here are some steps you can try to stop the game sounds even when your phone is set to silent:

1. Mute Game Sounds Inside the App:
Many games have their own sound controls separate from the phone’s silent mode.
- Open 4 Pics 1 Word (or the mini game giving trouble).
- Look for a settings icon (usually a gear or speaker symbol).
- Tap it and turn off music and sound effects individually if that option is available.

2. Use the Physical Mute Switch:
The iPhone’s side mute switch usually mutes most sounds. Make sure it’s flipped to silent (you’ll see an orange line).

3. Lower Volume Completely:
Bring your iPhone’s volume all the way down with the volume buttons. Sometimes silent mode doesn’t affect media volume.

4. Check Do Not Disturb (DND) or Focus Modes:
These modes can sometimes suppress notifications and sounds more effectively than silent mode alone.
- Go to Settings > Focus (or Do Not Disturb).
- Activate it while playing games.

5. Restart Your iPhone:
Sometimes a reset helps clear any stuck audio processes.

If you have tried all this and the game still plays sounds, there might be a bug with the game or iOS version causing sound to play despite silent mode. If that's the case, updating the game or iOS to the latest version could help.

Please let me know what you've tried and how it goes! If needed, I can help you with deeper settings or check for any known issues on your iPhone model and iOS 10.0.