iPhone sounds muffled to people I talk to

Hey all - it seems I'm not the only one having this problem. I took mine to the apple store and they made a fuss of the phone, told me my apps had crashed and I needed to do a full hard reset. This, according to them would be all it needed. Did it work ? Err, no. I couldn't test it in the shop as they ( conveniently) have a poor phone reception. So muggins here has to take another trip to the " genius" bar. Hey ho.

Reading the other comments it looks like I'm going to have to either deal with it, live with it, learn to be right handed, cry, scream or just get a different handset.

The thing that has seemed to work for me is putting my finger over the noise canceling mic on the back by the camera. No settings changes helped. Don't waste your time back at the Genius Bar, it will just further your aggravation. I swapped phones and still no fix.

Cheers I will give it a go. Here's hoping a fix may be done soon or am I just merely wishful thinking

I'm glad I found this thread. Although I'm right handed, I always hold the phone to my left ear, and I constantly get feedback that the phone sounds muffled. I'll try switching to the right ear, since nothing else has worked.

A shame the iPhone is so good at everything other than being a phone.

I am being told by callers my voice sounds muffled on the iPhone 6 plus. My callers sound muffled too! Any way to fix this?

Yes! I'm having the same issue with my 6 Plus. I first noticed it in my car when people were talking to me thru the bluetooth system. So, I reinstalled the software in my car system. No change. I put the phone in my coat thinking I would was getting feedback. Nothing. So basically, you can't use a case with this phone, if you cover up the microphone. What a bunch of crap. I should of stayed with Android. I may just buy out my contract and get rid of this!

I Have the same issue with my iphone 5s iOS 8.2

the mic works great in viber calls or in voice memo but in regural calls i have the exact problem, my friend on the other side can't hear me as says speak louder,

I want know what is the problem, I tried noise cancelation off and nothing happens

shame on u apple,I spend my money on this and i cant use it,

is it hatdware or software, why does it happens in regural calls only,

I had the same muffling sound problem with my iPhone 5S. My phone is in a leather case, and when using the phone I folded the case around and on the back of the phone when using it. This obviously blocked the back microphone (the one near the camera) and causing the sound problem.

I agree

mine is doing it too brand new phone 2 friends said exact same thing this is clearly a huge error with this phone and mine is DEF def def going straight back to the store today !! I am furious about it

mines also doing it Taking it back to store today as its brand new I am not paying that money for a product thats muffled to my friends its outrageous

Did anyone get a fix to this yet? Just had my wife's iPhone 5s replaced and due to cracked screen and this one has the microphone problem. That is, people have a hard time hearing her. Sounds muffled.

Have the same issue. Got it just after 10.3 update

Same problem. Finger over small mic opening on the back (to screen out background noise) works great. Small thing to do in exchange for clarity. At least the phone doesnt melt or explode!

I have a 6s