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iPhone 7 microphone and headphone issues

Hi All. Have seen previous posts on this but no solution. The microphones on my iPhone 7 have stopped working. I have carried out the tests with Siri, voice memo etc and none working. Also if connect headphones through the head phone jack the music plays through the speaker on the phone so not registering that they are connected.

As a result can only make/receive phone calls if I use EarPods. Anyone any ideas of this is a hardware issue?

It happened after most recent software update but may be coincidental??

thanks in advance.

iPhone 7

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 12:42 PM

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Posted on Jan 7, 2020 12:56 PM

If the microphones on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch aren't working - Apple Support

If you can't hear a person on a call or voicemail or if the sound isn't clear on your iPhone - Apple…


Try Some Troubleshooting?


  1. Restart:  Press On/Off button until the Slide to Power Off slider appears, select Slide to Power Off and, after It shuts down, press the On/Off button until the Apple logo appears. Also, see Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.
  2. Reset:  Press the Home and On/Off buttons at the same time and hold them until the Apple logo appears (about 10-15 seconds). Also, see iPhone, iPad, iPod touch- Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting.
  3. Restore:  Connect your iPhone to iTunes on your computer, backup, and then select Restore to Factory. Also, see Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings and If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple.


For help with the above on later models, including iPhone 7, 7s, 8 or later, iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9" models, please refer to If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen.


If all else fails then make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. If you did not purchase it from Apple then you will need to look to the vendor for service or How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD).


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Jan 7, 2020 12:56 PM in response to Ciara_FN

If the microphones on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch aren't working - Apple Support

If you can't hear a person on a call or voicemail or if the sound isn't clear on your iPhone - Apple…


Try Some Troubleshooting?


  1. Restart:  Press On/Off button until the Slide to Power Off slider appears, select Slide to Power Off and, after It shuts down, press the On/Off button until the Apple logo appears. Also, see Restart your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support.
  2. Reset:  Press the Home and On/Off buttons at the same time and hold them until the Apple logo appears (about 10-15 seconds). Also, see iPhone, iPad, iPod touch- Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting.
  3. Restore:  Connect your iPhone to iTunes on your computer, backup, and then select Restore to Factory. Also, see Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod to factory settings and If you forgot the passcode for your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, or your device is disabled - Apple.


For help with the above on later models, including iPhone 7, 7s, 8 or later, iPad Pro 11" and iPad Pro 12.9" models, please refer to If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch won't turn on or is frozen.


If all else fails then make an appointment at the Apple Genius Bar for service. If you need to find an Apple Store - Find a Store - Apple. If you did not purchase it from Apple then you will need to look to the vendor for service or How to find your nearest Apple Authorized Service Provider (AASP) or Distributor (AAD).


iPhone 7 microphone and headphone issues

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