Original iPad microphone not working

[AlanU]

The built-in mike on my iPad (original model), 64 with 3G has stopped working. Are there any settings or software that could have turned it off, or is this a hardware problem requiring Apple repair?

[Sponsors]

[biobunny]

Hardware, I think.

[Tim SPRACKLEN]

The built-in mike on my iPad (original model), 64 with 3G has stopped working. Are there any settings or software that could have turned it off, or is this a hardware problem requiring Apple repair?

Try this - just in case - and then get back to us and let us know if the problem still persists....


Restart the iPad. Press *and hold* the Power button. After a couple of seconds a slider control will appear asking you to confirm that you really want to switch the iPad off (this is all you’ll be doing). Slide the control to accept. A rotating white ‘bezel’ will appear in the iPad screen as the iPad powers down (it takes a few seconds, just like it would if you were shutting down your PC). When the screen of the iPad has gone completely blank, press *and hold* the Power button for a couple of seconds until the white Apple logo appears and the iPad starts to power up. This takes several seconds, so be patient. During the power up the automatic screen orientation function is disabled, so don’t panic. A few seconds before the power up is complete, the iPad plays a little ‘jingle’ and then you’re back to the Home screen. Restart the iPad’s app and see if the problem persists. Apple (and Forum members) recommend that you power down your iPad at least once a week, just as you might regularly completely switch off your PC. The normal procedure of just briefly pressing the Power button of the iPad merely puts it to ‘sleep’.

Tim
Scotland

[AlanU]

Tim's suggestion of a full reset worked!

Why didn't I think of that? Sometimes its so easy!

Thanks!

[Tim SPRACKLEN]

I have a very simple mind, so I can only think of very simple solutions. If it's complex I go all weak at the knees...

Tim
Scotland

[iPadCharlie]

I have a very simple mind, so I can only think of very simple solutions. If it's complex I go all weak at the knees...

Tim
Scotland

We call that using the K.I.S.S. method! For the more sophisticated, we call it Occam's Razor which states that the simplest answer is usually correct!

[Sfp]

Tried the restart method but voice recording ie mic still don't work what else can I do? Tks

[adjuvant]

Tried the restart method but voice recording ie mic still don't work what else can I do? Tks

I had the same problem yesterday in that Skype did not seem to be having the microphone working. Since I had powered down the iPad1 over night, I tried Skype again this morning (after reading this thread, and Voila, Skype's microphone was working again.

So guess there is a modest bug somewhere in the present iPad OS SW or FW that results in the microphone toggling to mute, some how (no, it was not the mute option of the slider switch in my case) The bug may just go away with the new iOS coming out soon.

[newf]

Tim,
I am a new iPad owner and a learning as I go Grandma.
(with my toys.. electronics)
I was having trouble with the mic. and I read your reset suggestion. Worked great and I was able to call my sister on skype...from my new iPad. Thank you all for this forum.
Thanks
Newf

[Tim SPRACKLEN]

Tim,
I am a new iPad owner and a learning as I go Grandma.
(with my toys.. electronics)
I was having trouble with the mic. and I read your reset suggestion. Worked great and I was able to call my sister on skype...from my new iPad. Thank you all for this forum.
Thanks
Newf

Glad to hear! Hope you enjoy your new iPad.

Tim