How to Fix Microphne Not Working on iPhone 7: Comprehensive Solutions It can be frustrating if you are having microphone problems while using your brand new iPhone 7. Here is a list of approaches that might help you get your microphone working again on your device. Background information / reasons behind this issue Plenty of rational choices turn out to be less than 100% optimal design decisions that can unfortunately adversely affect performance Here’s a deep dive into the potential fixes,
Test the Microphones
Before we get all sophisticated about it, the first thing to test is whether the microphone itself has an issue. Possibly the other mic (back/rear one) on an iPhone 7. To test them:
Open the Voice Memo app.
Record a brief message and play it back to ensure clarity.
This means that if you hear a jolting distortion or no sound at all, the microphone is the problem.
Restart Your Device
Restarting will solve most small software bugs which are causing the microphone not to work. To restart your iPhone 7:
Hold down the side button until the slider appears.
Now, swipe the slider to the right and switch off your iPhone, and a few seconds later turn in on again.
Update iOS
To ensure that your device is continuously operated with the best performance, always keep it updated. If you started facing the problems of your microphone, after an windows upgrade then make sure you update to the latest version — in fact, all the updates.
Settings >
General > Software Update
Check for updates and download them
Reset All Settings
If you tried the previous solutions and the issue still persists, resetting all settings might restore your iPhone to normal without you losing anything.
Go to Settings > General > Reset > Reset All Settings.
Note: When you do this, it will restore the settings related to system only (Wi-Fi passwords, wallpaper, etc.) but your personal data will continue as it is.iPhone 7 microphone fix (ad)
Check Bluetooth Connections
In some cases, BT connections may interfere with microphone activities. This is done to remove that possibility.
First turn Bluetooth off in settings or forget connected devices that might be causing the issue.
Clean Microphone Openings
Build up of debris/lint might be obstructing the microphones. Check and clean the microphone openings with a mild brush or compressed air to eliminate any blockage.
Use Headphones for Testing
If your headphones are not wireless, plug in a pair of wired headphones with a microphone and test to see if the microphone is working. If it does, this would suggest an issue with the iPhone’s actual microphones.
Restore in Factory Reset/DFU mode
If the above steps do not resolve the issue, you may have to perform a factory reset or restore your device in Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode:
Back up your data first.
In those cases you will put your iPhone in DFU mode, which is when you connect your iPhone to a computer, open iTunes or Finder and press buttons according to the instructions on how to enter DFU mode.
Following these steps should enable you troubleshoot and possibly fix your iPhone 7 microphone problems quickly.
