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I can’t hear you speak louder

People often say I can’t hear you speak louder or you sound muffled. What can I do to make my microphone louder on my iPhone.

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 18, 2021 2:58 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2021 3:01 PM

There is no adjustment for the microphone. Make sure that you are not covering the bottom area of the phone where the microphone is located, and if you have a case on the phone, make sure it is not blocking the other microphone on the back of the device.

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I can’t hear you speak louder

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