- During a call, set Mic Mode in Control Centre to Standard.
- With Bluetooth on, audio may go to a headset or car.
- A voice memo tests the bottom microphone; videos test the front and rear ones.
- If sound fails in one app only, check that app’s microphone permission.
- Back up your data before the repair.
01Step-by-step fix
- Mic mode. During a call, open Control Centre, tap Mic Mode and choose “Standard”.
- Bluetooth. Turn it off or disconnect paired devices.
- Case and holes. Remove the case and gently clean the microphone holes with a soft, dry brush.
- Permissions. In Settings › Privacy & Security › Microphone, the app’s permission should be on.
- Force restart. Volume up, volume down, then hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
Menu names vary by iOS version.
02Test the microphones
| Test | Which microphone |
|---|---|
| Recording in Voice Memos | Bottom microphone |
| Front-camera video | Front microphone |
| Rear-camera video | Rear microphone |
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