If you can’t communicate properly because on the other side of the line they don’t hear you, you may need to clean your microphone. In case your mobile microphone is dirty, you will experience problems communicating on the phone all the time. There are also occasional issues like a Bluetooth headphone issue or bad signal.
But when the problems repeat over time, it’s possible that your microphone is dirty and you need to clean it. Think about it, the microphone of a mobile phone is not more than a little hole exposed to dirt and humidity, among others. Thankfully, the solution may be easy. First you have to identify if it’s a matter of dirtiness or not. In that case, with cleaning the plugged microphone you should start communicating better.
How to detect if your mobile microphone is dirty
You may call someone and ask him if he can hear you well. But there’s an even easier trick. Make a voice recording from the phone app. In order to confirm a problem with your microphone, try recording twice. One without the cover f the phone, and other with it. You can also record yourself using Bluetooth headphones with microphone included. It’s a good way to detect where the problem is.
If you hear your voice distorted, then you have a dirty microphone. But also try restarting your device because sometimes there are update or system problems that can generate sound issues.
How to clean the dirty microphone
When you discard any other reason for bad microphone sound, it’s time to proceed with the cleaning. You may blow two or three times to remove any little dirt. You can use a can of compressed air but use it with little pressure because it’s possible to damage the components.
Another trick is the straw one. It’s a good idea for small dirt problems with your microphone as the power it has is very low. If you need more help, you can use the adhesive tape trick.
Paste the tape on the microphone hole and use SIM extraction tool to introduce it. Then remove it with all the dirt glued to it. You can also use Bluetack putty.
If you have a small brush with soft and flexible bristles you can use it to manually remove dirt from the microphone hole. Remember that it’s a very sensible device and you should never introduce clips or needles.
What to do if the microphone still functions badly?
If any of the solutions work, you may need to bring your phone to a technician. It’s a good idea to try quick and secure alternatives but in case you need professional help, get to a technician and ask them to clean your microphone.
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