Restart the app. Make sure you have the latest app updates installed. If you have the latest version of an app installed, uninstall and reinstall the app from the App Store. If the problem persists, contact the app’s developer to report the problem.
Gently brush away any debris from the microphone openings using a small brush or Q-tip. Brush away from the opening to prevent more debris from getting in the opening. If your iPhone model has a hands-free or headphone jack, use a small brush or Q-tip to gently clean the inside of the 3. 5mm headphone jack. Use short bursts of compressed air to remove any remaining debris. Hold the can about an inch away from the microphone openings. [1] X Research source
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Restart the app. Make sure you have the latest app updates installed. If you have the latest version of an app installed, uninstall and reinstall the app. Then reinstall them from the App Store. If the problem persists, contact the app’s developer to report the problem.
Gently brush away any debris from the microphone openings using a small brush or Q-tip. Brush away from the opening to prevent more debris from getting in the opening. If your iPad model has a hands-free or headphone jack, use a small brush or Q-tip to gently clean the inside of the 3. 5mm headphone jack. Use short bursts of compressed air to remove any remaining debris. Hold the can about an inch away from the microphone openings. [2] X Research source
If you live outside the US, Click here to see which number you need to contact for support.
iPhone: The front microphone/receiver is the bar located above the screen on the front of the iPhone. The rear microphone is the pin-hole located between the camera and LED flashlight on the back of the camera. The bottom microphone(s) are located at the base of the iPhone to the left and right of the charging port. iPad iPad Air & iPad Pro: The dual microphones are located on the edge in the upper-right corner, and on the back right next to the camera in the upper-left corner. iPad Mini 2, 3, & 4: The dual microphone is located on the top center edge, and top-center on the back. iPad 1-6 & iPad Mini: The microphone is located on the upper-center edge.
Open the Voice Memos app. It has a black icon with an image that resembles a sound wave. Tap the red circle icon at the bottom of the screen. loudly say “Test, test” into one of the microphones Drag the on-screen wave back to the beginning. Tap the Play triangle icon. Listen for audio irregularities. Repeat for each microphone.
Check to see if your hands-free headset has a mute button or microphone volume. Make sure the volume is not turned down, and the mute button is not activated.
