Microphone Not Working? How to Fix It
Check microphone privacy permissions, select the correct input, restart apps that reserve the mic, test with a second app, and check OS audio input settings.
Before you begin
Start with reversible settings checks. Keep your device supported and powered safely. Do not force connectors, open sealed batteries or try high-voltage repair steps.
How to troubleshoot the problem
- 01
Identify the symptom
Reproduce the problem and note whether it happens in one application or across the whole device.
- 02
Check the basic settings
Check microphone privacy permissions, select the correct input, restart apps that reserve the mic, test with a second app, and check OS audio input settings.
- 03
Compare another application or device
Use a second compatible app, browser or device to narrow down whether the issue follows the hardware.
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Retest before changing more
Try the microphone test after each change. If no sound is detected in any app, check hardware connections and seek qualified repair when necessary.
Check the result.
Try the microphone test after each change. If no sound is detected in any app, check hardware connections and seek qualified repair when necessary.
Open the related test ↗When to get professional help
If the same problem occurs in multiple compatible applications or devices after safe checks, follow the manufacturer's exact support instructions or ask a qualified repair professional. A browser test cannot prove every hardware component is healthy.