iPhone X: Microphone does not work - these tips help

If one of the microphones on your iPhone X does not work, this can have several causes. To make sure that there really is a malfunction with the microphone and not a problem with one of the device's apps, the first thing to do is to perform a microphone test.

How to test the microphone of the iPhone X

If problems occur when making phone calls, using Siri or FaceTime because you cannot be heard by the person you are talking to, this may be due to the iPhone X's microphone. To find out whether the microphone really does not work, you should first test it.

1. To test the main microphone of the iPhone X, first open the "Voice Memos" app on the device and tap the "Record icon" in it.
2. Now speak into the microphone and then press "Play" to listen to the recording.
3. To check the microphone on the front of the iPhone X, please launch the camera app and record a video with the front camera.
4. Then also record a video with the rear camera and play it back to test the function of the microphone on the back.

iPhone X: This helps if the microphone does not work

Have you noticed when testing one of the microphones that your voice can not be heard or only quietly, please make sure that your iPhone X is not connected to a headset. Protective foils or cases can also influence the microphone's function and should be removed for testing. Often a restart of the phone or an update of the iOS version also help to solve problems.