Unknown microphone access on social media apps

My microphone is used by “unknown” which is kinda scary to be honest and i can’t stop.

I went to see microphone accessibility and the apps that are using it are social media apps only, what should i do?


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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 15, 2024 9:29 PM

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Dec 15, 2024 10:18 PM in response to Gellert0216

Gellert0216 Said:

"Unknown microphone access on social media apps: My microphone is used by 'unknown' which is kinda scary to be honest and i can’t stop. I went to see microphone accessibility and the apps that are using it are social media apps only, what should i do?"

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Troubleshooting "Unknown" App:


I. Please Provide a Screenshot of this Message:

Can your provide a screenshot? That may help you get the answer to need. Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple SupportImportant: Blank out personal info from the photo, by using red-colored rectangles and such through use of the Photos app.


II. Successfully Mute ALL Apps:

A. Close All Apps:

These Apps may be open. So, save what need be, and then close all apps. Hold you finger down as you swipe up form the bottom-left corner of your screen. Then, close all of these open apps, by sweeping up quickly for all apps.


B. Perform a Force Restart:

Try Force Restarting your iPhone. Save any information that need be. Then perform the restart. See if you can then perform this. Go Here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support

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