Mic 1 issue a12 phone

[HelenG28]

Hi all.my mic 1 on samsung a12 phone has suddenly stopped working so noone can hear me unless im in loudspeaker. Have done the self help stuff but last thing seems to be factory reset but seems ill loose everything. Can anyone help at all?

[Robin999]

Can you do a diagnostic first...

How to diagnose your phone using Samsung Members

Open the Samsung Members app and tap “Support”.Tap “View tests”.Tap “Test all” to start Diagnostics. Follow the on-screen instructions to test the performance of your smartphone. You can skip some parts of the process and return to them whenever you want.

If you then still need to reset your phone see here about how to proceed.

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/backing-up-and-restoring-data-on-my-galaxy/

Once backed up, you can do a factory reset.

[HelenG28]

Yes have tested and it just comes up with put in safe mode test again and it didnt do anything. I cant afford to loose everything if backup doesnt work. 😞

[Robin999]

Sorry, did you mean you used safe mode and the mic was still dead?

Safe mode process if you need it

https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/how-to-start-my-galaxy-device-in-safe-mode/

Back up should cause you no problems as long as you follow all instructions in link.

[Auscan]

I have the same issue. I've been trying to solve for over a year now. Very frustrating. I've tried everything suggested including the safe mode thing. Nothing has helped. Next step is to replace the mic or throw the phone out and buy an LG.