Safari and Mic text is not working on iPhone 11

I phone 11 safari and text microphones


They don't work.


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Jan 12, 2025 9:35 AM

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Posted on Jan 12, 2025 11:48 AM

If your microphone text isn't working in Safari on your iPhone 11, the first step is to check your phone's settings to ensure that Safari has permission to access your microphone, then verify that dictation is enabled in your keyboard settings and check for any potential issues with your network connection; if the problem persists, try restarting your phone or checking for available iOS updates. 

Here's how to troubleshoot:

  • Check Safari microphone permissions:
    • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone. 
    • Make sure the toggle next to "Safari" is turned on. 
  • Check Dictation settings:
    • Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. 
    • Ensure "Enable Dictation" is toggled on. 
  • Restart your iPhone:
    • Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. 
  • Check for iOS updates:
    • Go to Settings > General > Software Update to see if any updates are available. 
  • Check network connection:
    • Make sure you have a stable internet connection. 
  • Test microphone with other apps:
    • Open an app like Voice Memos to check if your microphone is working generally. 

Other things to consider:

  • Clear Safari cache and cookies: This can sometimes resolve issues with specific websites. 
  • Disable Low Power Mode: Check if Low Power Mode might be interfering with microphone functionality. 
  • Check for website issues: If the problem only occurs on specific websites, it might be a problem with that website's setup. 


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Jan 12, 2025 11:48 AM in response to Frustratede2

If your microphone text isn't working in Safari on your iPhone 11, the first step is to check your phone's settings to ensure that Safari has permission to access your microphone, then verify that dictation is enabled in your keyboard settings and check for any potential issues with your network connection; if the problem persists, try restarting your phone or checking for available iOS updates. 

Here's how to troubleshoot:

  • Check Safari microphone permissions:
    • Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone. 
    • Make sure the toggle next to "Safari" is turned on. 
  • Check Dictation settings:
    • Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. 
    • Ensure "Enable Dictation" is toggled on. 
  • Restart your iPhone:
    • Sometimes a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches. 
  • Check for iOS updates:
    • Go to Settings > General > Software Update to see if any updates are available. 
  • Check network connection:
    • Make sure you have a stable internet connection. 
  • Test microphone with other apps:
    • Open an app like Voice Memos to check if your microphone is working generally. 

Other things to consider:

  • Clear Safari cache and cookies: This can sometimes resolve issues with specific websites. 
  • Disable Low Power Mode: Check if Low Power Mode might be interfering with microphone functionality. 
  • Check for website issues: If the problem only occurs on specific websites, it might be a problem with that website's setup. 


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Safari and Mic text is not working on iPhone 11

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