How do I turn my microphone back on?

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How do I turn my microphone back on?

Hello everyone. I have a fifth generation iPod Touch and I would like to know how to turn the microphone back on. Is there a way to do that? I was using Duo Lingo, a language learning application and I accidentally tapped the button to deactivate the microphone and have it be reactivated in an hour. I reset and deleted the settings, thinking that would fix the problem. I also reset the settings and the microphone is still not detecting my voice. What can I do?

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.2

Posted on Jul 29, 2014 4:30 PM

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Answer 1

Jul 29, 2014 4:58 PM in response to CRK4385

Settings>Privacy>Microphone

Enable the mic for the app you want.

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CRK4385 Author

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Jul 29, 2014 7:42 PM in response to ios decipher

Hello. I have the microphone enabled for everything. i do not see any place to enable or disable the microphone.

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CRK4385 Author

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Jul 29, 2014 10:43 PM in response to ios decipher

Hello. I have the microphone enabled for everything. i do not see any place to enable or disable the microphone. i also attempted to do a Skype call with a friend and she told me that all she could hear was static. Is this something I need to have the device sent in for repairs?

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lllaass

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Jul 30, 2014 3:01 AM in response to CRK4385

Try:

- Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost

Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at

least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.

- Reset all settings

Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.

All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.

- Restore from backup. See:

iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes

- Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.

If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem. You are not alone with mic problems

Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

or send it in to Apple. See:

Service Answer Center - iPod

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CRK4385 Author

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Jul 30, 2014 7:14 AM in response to lllaass

Thank you for the information lllaass. I have actually performed all of these actions and it is still doing this. I have never dropped it. I will see about making an appointment at my local Apple store at their Genius bar.

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