iPhone 17 Pro voice isolation issues on TikTok?

Has anyone else with an iPhone 17 / Pro had an issue specifically with TikTok where the mic seems to be stuck on "reduce background noise"/voice isolation mode? This goes for both TikTok Live and recording video within the app....it cuts out all other noise and it's really annoying, especially if you're a musician trying to sing/play the guitar and it cuts out the guitar.


I've verified that this is not happening in any other apps, and I've verified that the "Reduce Background Noise" option is clicked to "off" in TikTok Live (I don't even see the option for just filming a TikTok). It seems to be an iPhone 17 problem. I found another video on TikTok of a girl having the same issue:


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iPhone 17 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 17, 2025 9:32 PM

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Oct 17, 2025 11:16 PM in response to Ptmac415

"iPhone 17 Pro voice isolation issues on TikTok?: Has anyone else with an iPhone 17 / Pro had an issue specifically with TikTok where the mic seems to be stuck on 'reduce background noise'/voice isolation mode? This goes for both TikTok Live and recording video within the app....it cuts out all other noise and it's really annoying, especially if you're a musician trying to sing/play the guitar and it cuts out the guitar.[...]"

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Not a big TikTok fan, but try the following...


Successfully Fixing TikTok Sound on an iPhone:

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


C. Update the App:

No only does the iOS have updates, but third-party app hav their own update from within them. So, see about updating it.


D. Add the App Back:

Remove the app, and then add it back. Be certain you sign out of it, before removing the app from your iPhone.

Oct 18, 2025 8:17 AM in response to Ptmac415

Since this an issue with TikTok, it's not an Apple product and Apple has no control over 3rd party apps. It would appear the app developer of the TikTok app didn't open the app to Voice Isolation, but Apple can't fix that. Contact TikTok if you want to let them know you'd like to see this feature added to their app.


A google search found this on how to contact TikTok --> https://www.tiktok.com/contact

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