{"id":62385,"date":"2024-05-01T13:15:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-01T13:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/?p=62385"},"modified":"2025-04-24T15:20:35","modified_gmt":"2025-04-24T15:20:35","slug":"why-is-my-microphone-not-working-easy-fixes-for-windows-10-11","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/why-is-my-microphone-not-working-easy-fixes-for-windows-10-11\/","title":{"rendered":"Why is My Microphone Not Working: Easy Fixes for Windows 10\/11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ll walk you through different solutions to help you resolve the problem. Go through the various solutions I\u2019ve explained in this guide to fix the problem.\u00a0You don\u2019t have to go through them all. Just work your way down the list until you find the step that works for you!\u00a0 Let\u2019s begin.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Test Your Microphone on Windows 10\/11<\/h2>\n<p>Go through the steps below to test it If your microphone is not working on Windows 10 or 11. Sometimes, your microphone may be faulty or damaged.<\/p>\n<p>This test will make everything clear about the cause of the issue:<\/p>\n<p><b>Windows 10:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your taskbar, right-click the speaker icon, and select <i>Sounds <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click the <i>Recording <\/i>tab when the sound dialog box opens.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, select <i>Configure to open the Speech Recognition <\/i> window after clicking the <i>Microphone <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click <i>Set up Microphone <\/i> to open the <i>Microphone Setup Wizard <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Choose the microphone you\u2019ve connected and click <i>Next <\/i>. Then, read the instructions and click <i>Next <\/i>again.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After that, speak into your microphone and check if the bar below is reading. If it is, then your microphone is working.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Microphone-setup-wizard.png\" alt=\"Click Set up Microphone to open the Microphone Setup Wizard\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Close the window after completing the test.<\/p>\n<p><b>Windows 11:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps below to test your microphone on your Windows 11 PC:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the start menu, type in Settings, and select the settings with the gear icon.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>System <\/i>and select <i>Sound <\/i>on the right pane.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Systen-sound.png\" alt=\"Click on <i>System <\/i>and select <i>Sound <\/i>on the right pane\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click on <i>Microphone <\/i>and choose your microphone.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sound-microphone.png\" alt=\"Click on Microphone and choose your microphone \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">A <i>Properties <\/i>window will open. Scroll down and move the slider beside the <i>Input Volume <\/i> to adjust the volume.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Next, click the <i> Start test <\/i>button and start speaking to begin the testing. Click <i>Stop test <\/i> when you\u2019re done.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If your microphone is working correctly, you should get a result percentage above 70%.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\"><\/p>\n<p>If you want to increase the volume of your microphone, go to your Settings window. Then, click on <i>System <\/i>and select <i>Sound <\/i>.<\/p>\n<p>From there, check the volume percentage bar beside Volume and adjust the slider to your preference.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Find out more here: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/adjust-microphone-volume-in-windows-10\/\">How to Adjust the Microphone Volume in Windows 10? <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h2>Why is My Microphone Not Working?<\/h2>\n<p>The question, &#8220;Why is my microphone not working on Windows 11 or 10?&#8221; is one that many users have. There is no single correct answer because multiple factors are involved.<\/p>\n<p>The following are some typical reasons that I&#8217;ve seen why laptop mics don&#8217;t work:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for driver issues.<\/b> Sometimes, corrupt or outdated microphone drivers can cause them to malfunction.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Your privacy settings may be causing the problem<\/b>. Windows uses its privacy settings feature to control the apps that access your microphone. Check the privacy settings if your computer microphone is not working on specific apps, like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/fix-zoom-share-screen-not-working\/\">Zoom <\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/stop-microsoft-teams-from-opening\/\">Microsoft Teams <\/a>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Check for hardware issues. <\/b>Another reason your microphone is not working is the hardware itself. Check if your microphone is securely connected to the PC\u2019s port.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Some background apps may be conflicting with your microphone.<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-stop-apps-from-running-in-the-background-on-windows-10-pc\/\">Background applications<\/a> and programs can also cause your microphone to stop working. You can close the apps individually to see if it fixes the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/dell-laptop-wont-turn-on-heres-what-you-can-do\/\">Dell laptop&#8217;s <\/a> microphone is not working, there may be a hardware issue or outdated drivers. Privacy settings and pointless apps operating in the background could be further culprits. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>As was said in the last section, you can test your microphone.\u00a0 However, check the solutions in the next section to permanently resolve the matter.<\/p>\n<h2>How to Fix Microphone not Working Issues on Windows 10\/11?<\/h2>\n<p>Choose the method that works for you from the list of options below if your microphone is not working on Windows 10 or 11:<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 1: Check the microphone connection<\/h3>\n<p>If your Windows microphone is not working, first check your connection. This is a good way to rule out problems before modifying your computer&#8217;s settings.<\/p>\n<p>So, reconnect your microphone and see if it works. If your microphone still doesn&#8217;t function, try hooking it to another device and check whether it operates.<\/p>\n<p>If it works, it means the issue is from your computer.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 2: Check whether the microphone is enabled<\/h3>\n<p>If your microphone on the laptop is not working, verify if the microphone is enabled.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press the Windows key button on your keyboard and type <i>Device Manager <\/i>in the search box. Then, go to Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Expand the <i>Audio inputs and outputs <\/i> when the Device Manager window opens.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Right-click on Microphone and select Enable device.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Device-manager-enable-device.png\" alt=\"Right-click on Microphone and select Enable device \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>If your microphone is already enabled, you\u2019ll see <i>Disable device <\/i> instead. If that is what you see on your PC, continue with the solutions below.<\/p>\n<h3>Fix 3: Check the default device<\/h3>\n<p>Here is how to check the default device on your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/how-to-install-windows-11-in-2021\/\">Windows 11 <\/a> or 10:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Press your Windows key, type <i>Change system sounds <\/i> into the search box, and open it.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <i>Recording <\/i>tab, right-click on your <i>Microphone or Headset<\/i>, and select <i>Properties<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Sound-microphone-properties.png\" alt=\"Go to the Recording tab, right-click on your Microphone or Headset, and select Properties\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>You\u2019ll see a <i>Device usage <\/i> section below the window. Make sure it\u2019s set to <i>Use this device (enabled.) <\/i> If it\u2019s not, click the drop-down menu and select it.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Microphone-properties-use-this-device.png\" alt=\"You\u2019ll see a <i>Device usage <\/i> section below the window, make sure it is enabled \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click <i>Apply <\/i>and select <i>OK <\/i>to save the changes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">This strategy is especially helpful if you have different microphones connected to your PC or Windows uses the wrong microphone.<\/p>\n<p>So, make sure your microphone is the system&#8217;s default microphone. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 4: Check the privacy settings<\/h3>\n<p>Another way to answer the question, \u201cWhy is my microphone not working on Windows 10 or 11?\u201d is to examine privacy settings.<\/p>\n<p>Follow the steps below to do that:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your Settings menu.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click on <i>Privacy &amp; Security, <\/i>scroll down and select <i>Microphone <\/i>under <i>App permissions<\/i>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Privacy-and-security-microphone.png\" alt=\"Click on Privacy and Security, scroll down and select Microphone under App permissions\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Make sure that the <i>Microphone access <\/i> and <i>Let apps access your microphone <\/i> is turned on.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Microphone-access.png\" alt=\"Make sure that the Microphone access and Let apps access your microphone is turned on \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Check if your mic is working now.<\/p>\n<p><b>For Windows 10 users<\/b><\/p>\n<p>If you are using Windows 10, follow the steps below to check the privacy settings:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Settings <\/i>and click the <i>Privacy <\/i>icon.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Click Microphone in the Privacy Window.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">If you see <i>Microphone access for this device is off <\/i>, click the <i>Change <\/i>button and switch on <i>Microsoft access for this device <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Toggle it on if the <i>Allow apps to access your microphone<\/i> are off.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Allow-apps-to-access-your-microphone.jpg\" alt=\"Toggle it on if the <i>Allow apps to access your microphone<\/i> are off\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Go through the list and give access to the apps you want.<\/p>\n<div class=\"notebox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"notebox__text\">If your microphone isn&#8217;t working in Microsoft Teams, navigate the steps above to guarantee that it is enabled on your device.<\/p>\n<p>If it&#8217;s enabled but still not working, your sound drivers may be obsolete or corrupted. In that case, follow the another step to resolve the issue. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<h3>Fix 5: Update your audio drivers<\/h3>\n<p>One common cause of microphone not working on Windows 10 or 11 is outdated or corrupt drivers.<\/p>\n<p>There are several ways to update your drivers. I\u2019ll walk you through them.<\/p>\n<p><b>Using Device Manager\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Open your Device Manager.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Double-click on Audio inputs and outputs to expand it. Then, right-click on Microphone and select Update driver.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Update-microphone-driver.png\" alt=\"Right-click on Microphone and select Update driver \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Choose to <i>Search automatically for drivers. <\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Search-automatically-for-microphone-drivers.png\" alt=\"Choose Search automatically for microphone drivers\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Your computer will search for updates and apply them, if any.<\/p>\n<p><b>Use Auslogics Driver Updater to automatically fix the issue<\/b><\/p>\n<p>You can automatically upgrade your drivers with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a>. The download and installation process takes a few minutes of your time and doesn\u2019t take up much storage space.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Auslogics-Driver-Updater-installation-complete.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Driver Updater installation complete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\">Update drivers in a few clicks with the Auslogics Driver Updater<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>After you launch the program for the first time, it consequently interfaces to its cloud database and checks your system for corrupted or obsolete drivers.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Auslogics-Driver-Updater-scanning-your-hardware-and-drivers.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Driver Updater installation complete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\">Auslogics Driver Updater will scan your system for any potential driver issues<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>Look for your sound drivers and press <i>Update drivers <\/i>. Auslogics Driver Updater will quickly upgrade them to the most recent manufacturer-recommended versions.<\/p>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Auslogics-Driver-Updater-outdated-drivers-found.png\" alt=\"Auslogics Driver Updater installation complete\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\">Auslogics Driver Updater identify outdated drivers and help you update them<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p>The best part is that the software works on Windows 10, 11, 8.1, 1, and 7. Consider using this driver updater if your Windows microphone is not working .<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Related<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/auslogics-driver-updater-update-your-drivers\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater: New Drivers in One Click! <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"tipsbox\">\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__heading\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-right\"><\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__shield\">PRO TIP<\/div>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"tipsbox__arrow-left\"><\/div>\r\n\t<\/div>\r\n\t<div class=\"tipsbox__text\">Additionally <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a> updates your drivers on the regular basis to avoid any system glitches and unexpected problems.\u00a0 Iit thoroughly scans your system for outdated drivers and updates them according to manufacturer standards.<\/p>\n<p>This means that there are no software conflicts as all updates are compatible with your computer. <\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n\n<h3>Fix 6: Run Windows troubleshooter<\/h3>\n<p>You can utilize Windows Troubleshooter to analyze and settle system-related issues on your computer.<\/p>\n<p>In case your microphone is not working after going through the previous solutions, follow the steps below to discover what&#8217;s off-base together with your system:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to your Search box, type <i>Troubleshoot settings, <\/i> and press Enter.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to <i>Other Troubleshooters.<\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Windows-other-troubleshooters.png\" alt=\"Go to Other Troubleshooters\" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Click the <i>Run <\/i>button next to <i>Audio <\/i> and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"screenshots\">\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__image-shadow\">\r\n    <img data-src=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Other-troubleshooters-Audio.png\" alt=\"Click the Run button next to Audio and follow the on-screen prompts to complete the process \" class=\"lazyload screenshots__image\">\r\n  <\/div>\r\n  <div class=\"screenshots__description\"><\/div>\r\n<\/div>\n<p><b>For Windows 10 users<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Go to the <i>Settings <\/i>app and select <i>Update &amp; Security <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Select <i>Troubleshoot <\/i>.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">Search for <i>Recording audio <\/i> and click the <i>Run the troubleshooter <\/i> button.<\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">After that, follow the instructions on your screen to diagnose and fix the problem.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p><b>Related<\/b>: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/articles\/windows-update-troubleshooter-easily-fixing-windows-update-issues\/\">Windows Update Troubleshooter: Fixing Windows Update Issues <\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2>Microphone Not Working: Fixed<\/h2>\n<p>There are many different reasons why your microphone is not working. The good news is that you can implement the solutions I reviewed in this article.<\/p>\n<p>If you found this article helpful, please share it with friends, colleagues, or people who might need it.<\/p>\n<p>And if you have any other tips, let us know in the comments below! Thanks for sharing!<\/p>\n<h2>FAQ<\/h2>\n<div class=\"faq-box\"><div class=\"faq-box__tabs\"><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-1\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-1\"><span>How do I understand if my microphone is damaged?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">If you need to know if your microphone is damaged, check its physical condition and connection to begin with. Search for signs of damage, like frayed wires.<\/p>\n<p>Then, test your microphone within the Settings window to see if it&#8217;s working. Similarly, connect your microphone to another device to see in case it works. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-2\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-2\"><span>How can I update my audio drivers?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">You can also utilize the Device Manager to overhaul your sound drivers manually. Furthermore, you can visit your sound device&#8217;s manufacturer&#8217;s site to download the most recent drivers.<\/p>\n<p>In any case, I recommend utilizing <a href=\"https:\/\/www.auslogics.com\/en\/software\/driver-updater\/after-download\/\">Auslogics Driver Updater <\/a> to repair all your drivers automatically with just one button press. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"faq-box__tab\">\r\n\t<input id=\"id-3\" class=\"faq-box__checkbox\" type=\"checkbox\" \/>\r\n\t<label class=\"faq-box__label\" for=\"id-3\"><span>How can I change my default microphone?<\/span><\/label>\r\n\t<div class=\"faq-box__content\">Right-click the speaker symbol on your taskbar and select Open Sound settings. At that point, scroll down to the Input section and see the lists of accessible input devices.<\/p>\n<p>Tap the drop-down menu adjacent to Choose your input device and select your microphone to set as default. <\/div>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>I\u2019ve seen many users reporting that their microphone is not working, usually after an update. 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