Ringer volume connected to button volumes

Has anyone else had the problem of the button volumes controlling the ringer volume? I've had my iphone 4 for about a month now and this has just happened. I deleted the new app. that I got and restored back to factory settings. Also turned the thing off completely. But it didn't help. Would love for it to go back to the button volume NOT controlling the ringer volume. Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks!

BADC3 wrote:
They should control the other volumes of apps., I thought...?
http://manuals.info.apple.com/enUS/iPhone_iOS4_UserGuide.pdf
The buttons control the volume of whatever app is running, whether it be phone, ipod, games; by default it will control the ringer.
You will notice that if there are headphones or a bluetooth device connected that it will specify that when adjusting the volume (note: some bluetooth devices have independent volume control as well).

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SonOfTheSouth wrote:
Also, unwanted down volume change, by pressing of the volume button, can happen in many ways such as in a pocket, carrying it in your hand, passing the phone around, lots of ways.
As far as the phone is locked, the volume key will not function .. so this should not affect the volume level.
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This being a User-to-User forum, what you suggest may not have the indended effect. But, you may add your vote HERE to the most appropriate 'feature request' ..

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However, I guess when handling the phone, my fingers sometimes squeeze down on the volume setting button on the side of the phone and lower the volume back down.
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FB13 wrote:
I have set the call ring volume to its highest setting.
However, I guess when handling the phone, my fingers sometimes squeeze down on the volume setting button on the side of the phone and lower the volume back down.
It is a huge pain.
Is there a way to lock the setting or to disable the volume button?
Thanks.
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