microphone not working for dictation.

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cholyangelo Author

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microphone not working for dictation.

Cannot dictate text, mail, notes. Cannot record voice messages in mail, text.

iPhone 5, iOS 10.2

Posted on Jan 11, 2017 8:32 AM

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javaliga

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Jan 11, 2017 8:39 AM in response to cholyangelo

This article may help:

Get help with the microphones on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Sep 6, 2017 5:33 AM in response to cholyangelo

Same problem on iMac. Problem resolved as interference by Webroot secure keyboard entry. See Webroot advanced settings realtime shield to disable. Updates to Webroot may fix this at a later date.

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Ben6518

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Oct 27, 2017 8:37 AM in response to spencer148

Excellent fix! Under Realtime Shield unclick Secure Keyboard Entry Mode. Back in Business

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JAIMF

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Dec 9, 2017 10:44 AM in response to cholyangelo

I HAVE SPENT HOURS TRYING TO ACTIVATE DICTATE -- NEW COMPUTER & IT DOES NOT WORK! TIME TO CALL APPLE1

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