Smartphone microphone not working during calls

4.5

The other party cannot hear you, but you can hear them.

Symptoms
  • Muted audio for caller
  • Static noise
  • Intermittent voice
Possible Causes
  • Blocked mic hole
  • Software permission issue
  • Hardware failure

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clean Microphone

Gently clear dust from the small hole at the bottom of the phone.

2

Test with Voice Recorder

See if the mic works in other apps to rule out hardware.

3

Check Permissions

Ensure the Phone app has "Microphone" access in settings.

When to See a Technician

If the mic works in speakerphone mode but not normal mode, the primary mic is likely faulty.

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