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Dictation stopped working

I’ve been dictating in several apps and all of a sudden it stopped working. I typically install new updates, so tried going to most current, iOS 16.4.1. No change. Ive tried all the hints I’ve seen - turn dictation off and on, reboot, etc.


What works

  • Phone calls
  • Video recording using camera app

or sound wave icon on tex app (but that’s not voice to text)


What does not work

  • Hey siri
  • Voice memo app
  • Dictation of any kind
  • Merlin app bird sound identification (this was the first encounter with something not working.


since the microphone obviously works, it can’t be hardware, right?

iPhone 13

Posted on Apr 11, 2023 3:22 PM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2023 1:05 AM

plantguywtr wrote:

What does not work


• Dictation of any kind


Ensure Dictation is turned on. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then turn on Enable Dictation. As you speak to insert text, iPhone automatically.


Dictate text on iPhone



Here are some additional steps you may try:


  1. Make sure dictation is enabled: To enable dictation, go to Settings > General > Keyboard and turn on "Enable Dictation."
  2. Restart your iPhone: Try restarting your iPhone by pressing and holding the power button until the "slide to power off" slider appears. Then, slide the slider to turn off your iPhone. After a few seconds, press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears to turn your iPhone back on.
  3. Update your iPhone: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS by going to Settings > General > Software Update.


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Apr 12, 2023 1:05 AM in response to plantguywtr

plantguywtr wrote:

What does not work


• Dictation of any kind


Ensure Dictation is turned on. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, then turn on Enable Dictation. As you speak to insert text, iPhone automatically.


Dictate text on iPhone



Here are some additional steps you may try:


  1. Make sure dictation is enabled: To enable dictation, go to Settings > General > Keyboard and turn on "Enable Dictation."
  2. Restart your iPhone: Try restarting your iPhone by pressing and holding the power button until the "slide to power off" slider appears. Then, slide the slider to turn off your iPhone. After a few seconds, press and hold the power button again until the Apple logo appears to turn your iPhone back on.
  3. Update your iPhone: Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS by going to Settings > General > Software Update.


Apr 12, 2023 1:01 AM in response to plantguywtr

plantguywtr wrote:


What does not work

• Merlin app bird sound identification (this was the first encounter with something not working.


If you are experiencing any difficulty with third-party apps or a specific website then please contact the app developer or site publisher/host directly. Here is how



Dictation stopped working

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