iPhone 7 Plus: Callers can't hear me

Anytime I'm on the phone I can hear the other person fine but they can't hear me. They can only hear me when I have them on speaker phone. My phone is brand new, just got it about 2 weeks ago. I've tried everything to fix it (hard reset, volume controls, etc) and nothing helps. I've tried it in different areas using wifi and using my Verizon LTE network. Same thing. They say my phone sounds like scratching static unless I put them on speaker phone, then it stops. What's going on? :(

Posted on Dec 30, 2016 1:11 PM

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Posted on Oct 16, 2017 2:38 PM

I found a solution for my iPhone 7. The OtterBox I was using on my iPhone 6 was blocking the rear microphone, a small black dot next to the camera, in the top left corner. It doesn't appear to be covering it, but it appears to be just enough to block it. I filed the OtterBox down just a bit in that area and it works just fine.

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Jun 14, 2017 7:42 AM in response to Sariqua72

Sariqua72 wrote:


I have the same issue, brand new phone. Please apple provide a resolution. There is clearly something defective with the phone. This is a widespread issue.

You are not addressing Apple here, so asking them to provide a resolution is falling on deaf ears. You need to contact Apple Support for assistance. If the phone is less than 14 days old and purchased at an Apple Store, you can return it for a full refund. If after that point, you can see about warranty work. If you purchased it at another location, the return policy is dependent on the location.

Jun 14, 2017 10:58 AM in response to ElAvitivan

ElAvitivan wrote:


Apple really does need to chime in here and offer up what they know about this wide spread issue.


Apple? Someone?

Did you read any of this thread at all? If so, you would have seen that Apple does not participate here,, so the are not going to "chime in here", or "offer up" anything.


If you wish to speak to Apple so you can hear them say something about the issue, then contact Apple Support. You get 90 days of free telephone service with the purchase of the phone.

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