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Microphone not working

My microphone doesn’t work suddenly, only records noice. Any method to fix it? Thanks!

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Mar 6, 2021 7:07 PM

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Posted on Mar 6, 2021 8:31 PM

xnyang Said:

"Thanks TheLittles! I’ve restarted twice. Still not working. I used the voice memo to test, only noises can be heard."

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Try this Link: If the Microphones on your iPhone aren't Working - Apple Support

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Mar 6, 2021 7:17 PM in response to xnyang

xnyang Said:

"Microphone not working My microphone doesn’t work suddenly, only records noice. Any method to fix it? Thanks!"

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Perform a Restart:

Perhaps things need to refresh.


A. Try Force Restarting your iPhone:

Save any information that need be. Then perform the restart.

Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support


B. Try Manually Restarting your iPhone:

  1. Go To: Settings
  2. Select: General
  3. Scroll to: the Very Bottom
  4. Select: Shut Down
  5. Slide Finger: to the Right
  6. Wait: 30 Seconds
  7. Power One: the iPhone
  8. Try this Once More

Mar 10, 2021 7:02 AM in response to xnyang

xnyang Said:

"Hi theLittles, I went to the genius bar and ran the test which showed the microphone has the issue indeed. I’ve used this iPhone 8 for more than 4 years, maybe it’s time to say goodbye. Thank you again.

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