Voice typing makes using the phone simple and easy, especially when your hands are busy. For example, if you’re driving or doing any other work that keep your hands occupied, you can just use the voice typing to write your email or message on your Android devices.
While voice typing is a great feature, sometimes it can annoy users when it doesn’t work due to some issues. One common issue is users encountering “No Permission to Enable Voice Typing” when trying to use voice typing. With so many people reporting this issue, it’s time to see how to fix this problem.
Fix “No permission to enable voice typing” on Android
Now, often, the issue will appear simply because the user might not have given the microphone access to the default keyboard app. The best part is that these issues are simple and easy to solve. Let’s get started.
Enable permissions for keyboard app
Most Android keyboard apps, whether first-party or third-party have support for voice typing. You’ll see a small mic icon on your keyboard that you can hold and dictate to type. We’ve listed the steps below on how to enable or check for microphone access for Google’s Gboard. These steps are the same for any Android keyboard app you use.
- Open the Settings app on your Android smartphone.
- Scroll and tap on Apps.
- Now browse through the list and tap on Gboard/ (you need to tap on the keyboard app that you have installed and set as default)
- Now, tap on Permissions. You will see different permission options here.
- Tap on Microphone and choose between Ask Every Time or Allow Only While Using This App.
- Once you’ve granted the keyboard the necessary permissions, you can easily use the Voice Typing feature with Gboard or any keyboard app that’s set as the default on your device.
Clear the keyboard app’s cache
Even if you’ve granted microphone permission to the app, there might be bugs that preventing the keyboard from using the microphone. In this case, clearing the app cache can resolve the issue. Here’s how you can do it.
- Open the Settings app, scroll down, and tap on App.
- Now, from the list of apps here, scroll and tap on your keyboard app.
- Tap on storage followed by the Clear Cache option. This will erase the cache files from the keyboard app.
- Now test the keyboard app and see if the voice typing feature is working correctly.
However, if you still seem to face the issue, you can clear data instead of clear cache. This will erase all the settings and options of your keyboard. However, if you’ve signed in with an account, you can restore them by signing in again.
Check for app updates
Now, it’s possible that the issue was caused due to a small bug that has been fixed in a recent update for the keyboard. In this case, launch the Google Play Store app and check if any updates have been released for your keyboard app. Install the update and test out the voice typing feature. It should work as expected.
Switch to a different keyboard app
The beauty of owning an Android smartphone is the various alternatives available for almost every app. While it may take a some time to get used to the new keyboard app, it will be worth it if you want to use voice typing. Here is a list of different and popular Android keyboard apps that you can choose from.
Fix Dictation not working on iPhone
On the iPhone side, Apple calls Voice Typing with the keyboard as Dictation. Now, even on the iPhone, there are times when this feature may not work properly. Here are a few troubleshooting methods you can follow to solve this issue.
Check if you have dictation enabled
This is one of the most common mistakes people make. Sometimes, we focus on the bigger picture and neglect the basics, which can lead to problems. Here’s how you can enable Dictation.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Select General followed by Keyboard.
- Now, you should see a toggle for Enable Dictation. Switch the option on.
Now, if the feature was enabled and it didn’t work, you might want to turn Dictation off, restart your iPhone, and then enable Dictation again.
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Disable or turn off Low Power Mode
The iPhone’s Low Power Mode disables several features and settings to save battery life. Now, if this mode is enabled, the Dictation feature may not work on your iPhone. Follow these steps to turn off Low Power Mode.
- Launch the Settings app and choose Battery.
- Switch the toggle off to where it says low Power Mode.
With Low Power Mode turned off, test and see if the Dictation on your iPhone is now working or not.
Ensure that Siri and Dictation is allowed under the Screen Time Restrictions
If you’ve set up parental controls or are using a device that has parental control enabled, you might need to dig into the settings and allow Siri and Dictation under the Screen Time settings for it to function properly. Here are the steps.
- Open Settings followed by Screen Time.
- Select Content and Privacy Restrictions. (if you are managing a family member’s iPhone, select their name and then select Content and Privacy Restrictions).
- Now, tap on Allowed apps and make sure that Siri and Dictation have been enabled.
Now check and see if Dictation is working when you try to use it. With your iPhone’s keyboard.
Check for system software updates
Sometimes, a few bugs can cause Dictate to not function properly. To address these issues, Apple releases small software updates. So, check for software updates regularly. Here are the steps
- Open the Settings app and tap on General.
- Now tap on Software Update.
- Your iPhone will begin to check for any software updates if available.
- If an update is available, download and install the update. Once done, test the Dictation and see if it is now working fine.
Closing Thoughts
This concludes the guide on how to fix the issue “No Permission to Enable Voice Typing” on your smartphone. The issue is the same on Android and iOS, but they appear differently. Now that you have the troubleshooting methods that have been listed above, you can easily solve this issue. If you’ve tried any other troubleshooting methods, please share them in the comments section below.
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