I have something stuck in the microphone hole of my iPhone 16

It is not affecting the sound quality or anything is just annoying seeing the black speck inside the rear camera microphone hole every time I turn the phone around

iPhone 16, iOS 26

Posted on Oct 28, 2025 7:10 PM

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Oct 28, 2025 7:30 PM in response to advit96

Schedule an appointment at your Apple Store Genius Bar and show it to Apple to see if they help you with whatever it is you see.

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I have something stuck in the microphone hole of my iPhone 16

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