How do i remove the floating microphone icon on iphone 15

iPhone 15

Posted on Aug 6, 2025 11:45 AM

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ChrisJ4203

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Posted on Aug 6, 2025 11:55 AM

You have Live Captions turned on. Go to Settings>Accessibility>Live Captions, turn that off.

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ChrisJ4203

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Aug 6, 2025 11:55 AM in response to Princess2401

You have Live Captions turned on. Go to Settings>Accessibility>Live Captions, turn that off.

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Aug 6, 2025 1:47 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Thank you so much!

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Aug 7, 2025 8:20 AM in response to Princess2401

You're welcome.

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