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This How.com.vn teaches you how to fix Skype microphone problems on Skype for iPhone or iPad. While there can be many issues that cause microphone problems while using Skype, these are some simple things to check for to fix the most common problems.
Steps
Restarting Your iPhone
- 1Press and hold the power button. It's on the top-right side of the iPhone or iPad.
Slide the slider to the right. Slide the slider to power off your iPhone or iPad.- 3Press and hold the power button again. This turns on your iPhone. You can release the button when you see the Apple logo.
Unlock your iPhone. Enter your phone's passcode to unlock your iPhone.
Open Skype. Tap the Skype app on your home screen. It's the light blue app with a white "S" inside.
Make a test call to see if microphone issues have been resolved.Advertisement
Checking App Permissions
Changing Privacy Settings
Open the "Settings" app on your home screen. It's the icon with the two silver gears.
Tap Privacy.
Tap Microphone.
Tap the switch next to Skype to the 'ON' position. This will ensure Skype has access to the microphone.
- If you don't see Skype listed, you may need to uninstall and reinstall the app.
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Reinstalling Skype
Press the Home button. This is the button at the bottom of your phone that takes you to the home screen.
Tap and hold Skype until the apps start to wiggle. An "X" will appear in the corner of the app.
Tap the "X" on Skype. This uninstalls the Skype app on your phone.
You can press the Home button to exit this mode.
Tap the App Store. It's the blue app with a white "A" inside usually located on your home screen.
Tap the Search icon. It's the magnifying glass icon at the bottom of the screen.
Enter Skype in the search bar. Tap the search bar and then type "Skype" and tap Search on the keyboard.
Tapnext to "Skype for iPhone/iPad". It's the icon with the cloud and an arrow pointing down. This will begin downloading the Skype app to your phone.
Tap OPEN once Skype is done downloading.
Log in to your Skype account. Enter your username/email and password when prompted and sign in to your Skype account.
Tap Allow when asked if you want to allow Skype to access your microphone.Advertisement
Expert Q&A
Tips
- Check if to see if multiple contacts are able to hear you on Skype. If only one person is unable to hear you, the problem is likely on their end.Thanks
- Check to see if you have microphone problems with other apps besides Skype. If you are experiencing problems with multiple apps, the problem may be with your microphone.Thanks
- If you are using an external microphone, such as a headset, make sure the microphone isn't muted.Thanks
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