iPhone 3GS built-in microphone not working?

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iPhone 3GS built-in microphone not working?

i just got me a iPhone 3GS 16gb a few hours ago and while on the first call everything was fine, the built-in mic now doesn't seem to work anymore!
i tried voice control, taking video, recording audio...the mic isn't working in any of the apps!
but it works just as normal when i attatch the headset!

anyone else experiencing this?
any tips?

macbook pro 17" 3,1, Mac OS X (10.5.7)

Posted on Jun 29, 2009 6:46 AM

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Jun 29, 2009 7:04 AM in response to et.c

try a reset by holding down the power and home buttons till you see the apple screen. If that doesn't work try a full restore. If it still doesn't work the mic might be bad and you will need a replacement.

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Jun 29, 2009 7:13 AM in response to Shaun Rosenberg

i've already doen the reset a few times, also tried shutting down completely a few times as well as synching with itunes!

will try a full restore now...

strange thing is that the mic worked on the initial call and the first video - so i really hope this is just some software issue...i really don't want to send in my brand new 3GS after just a few hours :/

edit: while i'm restoring my 3GS it just came to my mind that it maybe has to do with me upgrading from an 3G and restoring from that backup on the initial setup? itunes started to download 3.0 again now, event though i was already on 3.0 on my 3G...

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Answer 3

Jun 29, 2009 7:11 AM in response to et.c

also, try plugging the headphones in and out a few times. I don't know if it works with the mic but some have reported this fix for the speaker not playing...

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Jun 29, 2009 7:14 AM in response to Shaun Rosenberg

also done quite a few times (also pairing and unpairing with the apple bluetooth headset) with no luck, but thanks!

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Jun 29, 2009 7:16 AM in response to et.c

no prob. If the restore doesn't work I'd head to the genius bar. Just make an appointment first. They have been great and swapped out my phone anytime there was an issue.

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Jun 29, 2009 7:29 AM in response to Shaun Rosenberg

...so the full restore did help nothing at all :/
i even configured it as a new phone...

well, it looks like i've got to go to my carrier (don't have an apple stoe in austria...) and let them send it back to apple for repair/replacement :/

this really s....!

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