How to Fix Microphone Not Working Problem on OnePlus 8 Pro

This could be very frustrating when you are calling and talking with someone in a call and your microphone suddenly stopped working. Behind this issue there could be various reasons, we will walk through some of the troubleshooting methods to resolve the issue in your OnePlus 8 Pro. Follow this troubleshooting article, we will discuss the options to fix the Microphone Not Working Problem on OnePlus 8 Pro.

Fixing the mic problem on your Android phone is surprisingly simple. Following the steps below could save you a lot of time and money instead of running to the nearest technician. But before going through the troubleshoots check properly whether the microphone is working or not. To check whether your microphone is working fine after each quick fix, use your recorder or do a test call to your friend or family member.

Possible Reasons Behind this Issue

There are various possible causes why your phone’s mic is not working. Let’s look at some of it before you start getting irritated.

• Software upgrade.
• Third-party apps.
• Sound hindrances. Check if you are not obstructing the microphone with your finger.
• It could also be possible that your mic glitch is due to dirt, which has accumulated over time. When was the last time you cleaned your phone?

Fix Microphone Not Working Problem on OnePlus 8 Pro

Check the Error

Error codes or messages are usually key to solving problems. If your messaging app displays an error every time it fails to send texts, be sure to take note of it. Then, do a Google search about the exact message or code and see if there’s any available online solution.

Disable The Noise Suppression

Some Android phone releases come with a cool feature called noise suppression/noise reduction. It reduces the background noise when you are in a call or recording a video.

However, this could be the issue of why your microphone is acting up.

• Go to Settings.
• Select Call Settings.
• Look for the Noise Reduction option and disable it.
• Give your phone a quick restart and check if the problem is solved.

Forced reboot

Well, I think you already know how to restart your phone. So just restart the device and see whether it solves the issue or not. Restarting a device is always an ultimate solution for any issue.

Well if you still need to know how to restart then, here is it: Press your phone’s power button. On the screen, tap Restart.

The other way of the reboot is as follows:

• Press and hold down the Power and Volume down buttons at the same time.
• Hold the Power button down for 10-15 seconds, or until the phone vibrates and restarts.
• If the phone turns off let go then press power again for 1-2 seconds to restart the phone.

Troubleshoot Phone App(or that particular app)

Force Stop Apps

You can do is to ensure that you close all active apps and those that run in the background. Sometimes, too many apps and services running together can overwhelm the system and cause random shutdowns or overheating.

• Open the app drawer and then tap Settings.
• Tap on Apps & Notification.
• If you’re looking for a system or default app, tap on More settings at the upper right (three-dot icon).
• Select Show system apps.
• Find and tap the app you want to force stop.
• Tap Force Stop.
• That was it.

Clear App Cache

• Open the app drawer and then tap Settings.
• Tap on Apps & Notification.
• Now, tap on See all apps.
• If you’re looking for a system or default app, tap on More settings at the upper right (three-dot icon).
• Select Show system apps.
• Find and tap the app you want to clear the cache.
• Tap Storage.
• Tap the Clear Cache button.
• Restart the device and check for the problem.

Clear App Data

• Open the app drawer and then tap Settings.
• Tap on Apps & Notification.
• Now, tap on See all apps.
• If you’re looking for a system or default app, tap on More settings at the upper right (three-dot icon).
• Select Show system apps.
• Find and tap the app you want to clear the data.
• Tap Storage.
• Tap the Clear Data button.
• Restart the device and check for the problem.

Update App

To check for Play Store app updates on your Galaxy:

• Open Play Store app.
• Tap More settings icon at the upper left (three horizontal lines).
• Tap My apps & games.
• Tap Update or Update All.

If you are on Cellular Data connection, we suggest that you update via wifi only to avoid additional charges. Here’s how:

• Open Play Store app.
• Tap More settings icon at the upper left (three horizontal lines).
• Tap Settings.
• Tap App download preference.
• Select Over wifi only (select Over any network if you don’t have wifi).
• Tap Done.

Make sure to also keep your apps updated all the time by enabling auto-update option.

• Tap Auto-update apps.
• Tap Over wifi only (select Over any network if you don’t have wifi).
• Tap Done.

Reset App Preferences

• Open the app drawer and then tap Settings.
• Tap on Apps & Notification.
• Tap on More settings at the upper right (three-dot icon).
• Select Reset app preferences.
• Restart your device and check for the problem.

Troubleshoot apps in Safe Mode

In case you don’t know what is safe mode, in safe mode, the system temporarily disable all third-party applications you installed on your device. By doing this we can figure out which app is occurring the problem. Follow the below step to turn Safe Mode on:

• Turn OFF the OnePlus device.
• Press and hold the Power button.
• On the screen, press and hold Power off.
• Tap Ok to reboot into Safe mode.

After figuring out the apps which are creating the problem, follow the below steps to uninstall it(if required):

• Open the app drawer and then tap Settings.
• Tap on Apps & Notification.
• Now, tap on See all apps.
• Tap on an app, then tap Uninstall.
• Tap Ok to continue.