How to Fix POCO M8 5G Microphone Not Working: Step-by-Step Guide

Cleaning the Microphone Port

• 💡 Clean the microphone port using a non-metallic tool to avoid further damage.
• 🛠️ Examples of suitable tools include a soft brush.

Testing Microphone Functionality

• 🎤 Navigate to System Apps and open the Recorder app.
• ✅ Ensure you grant permissions for the app to use the microphone and send notifications.
• 📊 Observe the audio waves in the recorder to confirm if the microphone is detecting sound.

System Refresh and Updates

• 🔄 Restart your phone by holding the power and volume up buttons, then swiping down to reboot.
• 🚀 After restarting, go to Settings > About Phone and tap on HyperOS to check for available software updates.
• 📥 If an update is found, select Download and Install.

Factory Reset as a Last Resort

• ⚠️ Before proceeding, back up all your data (contacts, photos, videos, apps) by tapping the Backup option.
• 🗑️ To perform a factory reset, go to About Phone > Factory Reset and tap Erase all data.
• 🔒 Confirm the reset with your password, wait for the 10-second countdown, and click OK to erase everything.