When people say “you're breaking up” or “I can't hear you” on every call, or your videos record with no sound, the fault is your phone's microphone . Repair Mate® repairs and replaces microphone faults on iPhone, Samsung Galaxy, Google Pixel, OPPO and more — usually the same day. Modern phones have SEVERAL microphones This catches people out: your phone doesn't have one microphone — it has three or more , each doing a different job, and they can fail one at a time: Bottom (main) mic — what the other person hears on a normal call. Top mic — used for video recording, speakerphone and noise cancellation . Front / earpiece mic — used for selfie videos and some voice features. Because they're separate, you might sound fine on a normal call but have no sound on video, or the reverse. Our diagnosis identifies exactly which mic has failed so you only pay to fix that one. Quick self-test: record a voice memo (bottom mic), then a video with the rear camera (top mic), then a selfie video (front mic). Whichever recording is silent or muffled tells us which microphone needs work. Signs your microphone is faulty Callers can't hear you , or say your voice is muffled, distant or robotic. You have to use speakerphone or headphones just to be heard. Voice memos or videos record no sound or very faint sound. Voice assistant (Siri / Google Assistant) no longer responds to you. Sound is fine on speakerphone but not on a normal call (or vice-versa). What causes microphone faults? The usual causes are lint and dust blocking the tiny mic hole , water or moisture damage , drop damage loosening the mic connector, and wear over time. Occasionally it's a software glitch or a screen protector/case covering the mic hole — which is why free diagnosis matters before any parts are quoted. Before assuming hardware: check no case or screen protector is covering the mic holes, and that an app doesn't have the microphone blocked in permissions. If it still fails after that, it's a hardware repair — and we'll confirm which mic. Prevent microphone problems Keep the mic holes clear — gently brush out lint; never push anything sharp inside. Choose cases and protectors that leave every mic hole open. Keep the phone dry — moisture corrodes the mic like it does speakers. How we repair it Free diagnosis to find the faulty mic — and rule out software, a blocked hole or a case. Upfront quote — sometimes a blocked mic just needs cleaning; if the mic has failed we quote the replacement. Careful replacement and a full test of call audio, video sound, voice memos and the assistant. Warranty on every microphone repair. Where to get a microphone repair — Australia-wide Visit us in Carnegie (Melbourne, VIC) , Newcastle (NSW) , Brisbane (QLD) or Hobart (TAS) , or use our Australia-wide mail-in service from Sydney, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Gold Coast, Darwin and regional areas — with tracked, insured return shipping. Book a microphone repair Call 03 9840 0071 Transparent pricing. Clear quote first, always. Fault or model not listed? Request a free quote . Frequently asked questions People can hear me on speakerphone but not on a normal call — why? Your phone has separate microphones for each mode. That pattern usually means the bottom (main) mic has failed while the top mic still works — we can replace just the faulty one. My videos have no sound but calls are fine — is that the mic? Yes — video typically uses the top mic . If calls are clear but video is silent, that top mic needs attention, which we quote after diagnosis. Could it just be dirt rather than a broken mic? Often, yes. A tiny mic hole packed with lint sounds exactly like a failed mic. Our free diagnosis tells you whether it's a cheap clean or a replacement. My phone got wet and now nobody can hear me — can you help? Yes. Water corrodes the microphone quickly, so the sooner it's assessed the better. We'll clean or replace the affected mic and test every recording path. How long does a microphone repair take? Most microphone repairs are same-day in-store; mail-in repairs are turned around quickly and returned by express post. Will a microphone repair erase my data? No — mic repairs don't affect your storage. Your data stays intact, though we always suggest a backup as good practice. Related repair guides Not the repair you were after? Repair Mate® also handles these common faults across Australia — same-day where possible, warranty included: Phone Screen Repair — cracked glass, lines, black or no-touch screens. LCD & Display Repair — black patches, bleeding, flickering displays. Charging Port Repair — won't charge or only charges at an angle. Liquid & Water Damage Repair — got wet, corrosion, won't turn on. Battery Replacement — drains fast, swelling, sudden shutdowns. Phone Camera Repair — blurry, black or cracked front & rear cameras. Headphone Jack Repair — no sound in headphones, stuck in headphone mode. Power & Volume Button Repair — stuck, loose or unresponsive buttons. Speaker Repair — no sound, crackly or muffled speakers.