Why Is my microphone not working

My microphone is not working... Is that because my iOS is outdated

iPhone XR, iOS 15

Posted on May 19, 2023 5:02 PM

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Posted on May 20, 2023 4:40 PM

Hi oluwatobi117,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: Why Is my microphone not working


You can check ScreenTime > Content > Privacy settings to check microphone is not blocked.


and

Review or change access to the microphone:

Control access to hardware features on iPhone – Apple Support


Then, if needed: Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help troubleshoot: What to do:

If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support

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Re:"My microphone is not working... Is that because my iOS is outdated"


I do not know, seems unlikely, unless it is just in a particular app or apps.


About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support

says iOS 16.5 is the latest version ...


and iPhone XR is listed as a compatible device:

iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices


All the best :-)

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

May 20, 2023 4:40 PM in response to oluwatobi117

Hi oluwatobi117,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: Why Is my microphone not working


You can check ScreenTime > Content > Privacy settings to check microphone is not blocked.


and

Review or change access to the microphone:

Control access to hardware features on iPhone – Apple Support


Then, if needed: Apple support has an article online (link below) that may help troubleshoot: What to do:

If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support

_________________________________

Re:"My microphone is not working... Is that because my iOS is outdated"


I do not know, seems unlikely, unless it is just in a particular app or apps.


About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support

says iOS 16.5 is the latest version ...


and iPhone XR is listed as a compatible device:

iOS 16 and iPadOS 16 are compatible with these devices


All the best :-)

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