WhatsApp calls not working due to missing microphone option on iPhone

what the AI says

"To resolve the "open microphone" error on WhatsApp calls, first ensure WhatsApp has microphone permission enabled in your device's privacy settings. If that doesn't work, try a restart of your phone and the WhatsApp app. You can also try checking for and installing any pending OS updates or WhatsApp updates. Finally, ensure no other apps are using your microphone and check if your device's battery saver settings are restricting access. 

1. Check Microphone Permissions

This is the most common cause of the issue. 

• For Android:
• Go to Settings > Apps (or Application Manager) > WhatsApp > Permissions and make sure the Microphone is set to allowed. 
• For iOS:
• Go to Settings, scroll down to find WhatsApp, and ensure the Microphone toggle is enabled. 

2. Restart Your Device and App

A simple restart can often clear temporary glitches. 

• Restart your phone
• completely. 
• Force quit
• the WhatsApp app and then reopen it. 

3. Update Your Software

Outdated software can lead to compatibility issues. 

• Check for WhatsApp updates
• in your device's app store. 
• Check for operating system (OS) updates
• for your device. 

4. Manage Battery and Background Activity

Battery saver modes or restrictions can prevent the microphone from working. 

• Disable battery saver mode
• or make sure WhatsApp is not restricted by it. 
• Ensure no other apps are using your microphone
• simultaneously. 

5. Test Your Microphone

To rule out a hardware issue: 

• Use your phone's built-in voice recorder
• or try making a normal phone call to see if the microphone works. 

If the problem continues after trying these steps, consider reinstalling the WhatsApp app. "

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Microphone doesn’t work in WhatsApp - Apple Community

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Been facing an issue lately, People are unable to hear me for multiple seconds on calls before call cuts out with the "problem with your mic" error. Also been getting the green light for WhatsApp using my mic in background when WhatsApp is not open. How to fix this? : r/whatsapp

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