If you are facing iPhone microphone not functioning/working issue on iPhone, microphone not working after update, or on WhatsApp Video Call in your IPhone, and you are looking for ways to fix the issue on the web, then you are in right-place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.

iPhone microphone not working after update?

It is common IPhone issue considered as microphone not functioning/working in your IPhone. Several IPhone users reported about this issue and explained when they tried to access microphone on IPhone after updating device to new operating system version or updating iOS, they experienced the microphone is not working anymore on IPhone for some reasons. This issue indicates there is something wrong in your iPhone’s settings relating to Microphone or with microphone functions after installing the iOS update.

Some users reported that they are unable to use Siri as voice is not captured by microphone, while some users explained they are unable to hear voice on phone call on their IPhone. If you investigate microphone not working issue is limited on specific application like built-in Phone app, chances there is lack of required microphone permission that is not given to the specific app in your IPhone. You can try to fix the issue by providing required microphone permission to the specific app that is causing issue.

What is iPhone microphone not working on Speakerphone?

This issue is also common on Speakerphone on IPhone indicates you are unable to access your IPhone microphone on Speakerphone. Several users reported about this issue and explained when they tried to access your Microphone in Speakerphone in your IPhone, you experience microphone is not functioning/working anymore. Also, some users reported when they press ‘Speaker’ button during phone call, the iPhone doesn’t switch to speaker and this is other problem with Speakerphone. If you are facing the same issue, you can fix the issue with our instructions.

What is iPhone microphone not working on WhatsApp Video Call?

iPhone microphone not functioning/working issue is also common on WhatsApp app on IPhone. When you try to use WhatsApp voice/video call from your IPhone, you experience other person can’t hear you possibly due to issue with IPhone Microphone or something else, while you can see them as well as hear them very clearly. This issue indicates you are able to see other person and hear them on WhatsApp video call, but they are unable to hear you.

This issue can be occurred if microphone option is muted in WhatsApp video call/voice call so you can check and unmute this option to fix the issue, and check if it works for you. This issue can be occurred if required microphone permission not given to WhatsApp in your IPhone, and the interference of other conflicting apps installing your phone. It is possible to fix the issue with our instructions. Let’s go for the solution.

How to Fix iPhone microphone not working after update, on WhatsApp Video Call, Speakerphone?

Method 1: Reboot your IPhone

Sometimes, this type of issue is occurred due to some temporary issues in your IPhone. You can fix the temporary issue by rebooting your IPhone, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 2: Clean Microphone on IPhone

You can clean dust from microphone of your IPhone using soft cloths, brush, or other effective objects in order to fix the issue, and once cleaned, check if it works for you.

Method 3: Unplug all accessories and disable Bluetooth

Another way to fix the issue is to remove all accessories like headphones, earbuds, earphone, etc from your IPhone and disable Bluetooth option as well, and then check if your IPhone’s microphone is working properly or not.

Method 4: Close and re-open the communication apps like WhatsApp, Speakerphone app

This issue can be occurred due to some temporary issue in the communication app that is causing issue. You can fix the issue by closing and restarting communication app like WhatsApp, Speakerphone app.

Step 1: Go to ‘App Switcher’ function by swiping up from bottom of screen and look for communication app that is causing issue like WhatsApp, and close it by swiping it up.

Step 2:  After that, re-launch the communication app, and check if the issue is resolved.

Method 5: Allow microphone access to communication app

You can provide microphone permission to communication app that is causing issue like WhatsApp app in order to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in your IPhone and click ‘Privacy & Security’ tab and choose ‘App Privacy Report’

Step 2: Navigate the app like WhatsApp where the mic is not working to check its permission

Step 3: Tap ‘Microphone Acccess’ and allow the permission and it is done. Check if it works.

Method 6: Reset your iPhone’s settings

This issue can be occurred due to incorrect or bad configured IPhone settings. You can perform IPhone settings reset to fix the issue.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app in your IPhone and go to ‘General’ and tap ‘Transfer or Reset IPhone > Reset > Reset All Settings’

Step 2: Enter passcode if asked and select ‘Reset All Settings’, and wait to finish. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.

Method 7: Check for iOS update

You can also try to fix the issue by installing latest iOS update in your IPhone and check if the issue is resolved.

Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ app and go to ‘General > Software Update’

Step 2: Tao ‘Check for Software update’ option and install the available update and once updated, restart your computer and check if it works for you.

Method 8: Check if accessories block the Mic

This issue can be occurred due to interference of other accessories like screen projector, back cover or pone case doesn’t block any ports like your device’s microphone and charging ports. YOu can check if add-ons are the reason causing this issue by removing the phone cover and screen guard and then checking your device’s microphone.

Method 9: Try using external microphone

If the issue is still persist, you can try using external microphone in your IPhone device to fix the issue. You can insert external microphone to the port correctly and then check if it works for you.

Method 10: Uninstall and reinstall WhatsApp app

Another way to fix the issue is to uninstall and then reinstall WhatsApp app in your device. After uninstalling and reinstalling WhatsApp app, launch the app and check if you can use IPhone microphone during Whatsapp voice/video call without any issue.

Method 11: Contact Apple Support for help

If the above methods unable to fix the issue, you can contact Apple Support official for the help, report your problem to them, and ask for the solution. Hope the problem will be resolved by the Apple Support official.

Conclusion

I am sure this post helped you on How to fix iPhone microphone not working on WhatsApp Video Call, Speakerphone after iOS update. You can read & follow our instructions to fix the issue. Let’s go for the solution.

Q/A:

Q 1: Why WhatsApp video call audio not working IPhone?

A: This issue can be occurred possibly due to WhatsApp app being denied the permission to access microphone/speaker permission or audio permission in your IPhone. You can fix the issue by allowing WhatsApp app to access microphone/speaker in your IPhone through settings. To perform this, you can follow ‘Method 5’ of above solutions, and check if it works.

Q 2: Why microphone not working on IPhone?

A: There could be several reasons behind the issue including the outdated iOS, interference of other conflicting apps/services or accessories, issue with Bluetooth functions or Bluetooth connections, required microphone permission not given to specific app that is causing issue, incorrect settings of IPhone relating to microphone and other issues in your phone. To fix the issue, you can read & follow above mentioned solutions and check if it works for you.

Q 3: How to reset Microphone on IPhone?

A: One effective way to fix microphone not working issue in your IPhone is to perform microphone reset operation in your IPhone. To do so, you can perform your IPhone settings reset to faculty default by opening ‘Settings’ app and go to ‘General > Reset > Reset All Settings’ and confirm it. Once done, restart  your IPhone and check if it works for you.