Dictation stopped working with update to IOS 16.0.2

It appears that dictation is not working with messages after update update to latest IOS. I have a iPhone 11. One tried many remedies recommended on the Internet but none of them worked. Help!

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Posted on Oct 4, 2022 11:37 AM

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Posted on Oct 6, 2022 8:35 AM

Howdy nyrxman,


It sounds like the dictate isn’t working correctly. We know how important having a working dictate feature is for you, and you’re in the right place to find a resolution.


The first thing is to make sure dictation is enabled on your iPhone:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to General.
  3. Tap Keyboard.
  4. Toggle ON Enable Dictation button.


Next, make sure there aren't any Screen Time Restrictions:

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Open the Allowed Apps option.
  4. Turn ON, Siri & Dictation.


If still having issues, then please check to see if your microphones are working correctly by following the steps in this support article: If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support


Take Care!


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Oct 6, 2022 8:35 AM in response to nyrxman

Howdy nyrxman,


It sounds like the dictate isn’t working correctly. We know how important having a working dictate feature is for you, and you’re in the right place to find a resolution.


The first thing is to make sure dictation is enabled on your iPhone:

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to General.
  3. Tap Keyboard.
  4. Toggle ON Enable Dictation button.


Next, make sure there aren't any Screen Time Restrictions:

  1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
  3. Open the Allowed Apps option.
  4. Turn ON, Siri & Dictation.


If still having issues, then please check to see if your microphones are working correctly by following the steps in this support article: If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support


Take Care!


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