How To Add Dictation Language On Iphone

Last Updated on Oct 13, 2021

One of the useful and convenient features that come with the iPhone, is Dictation or Speech to Text. After a long day at the office, when someone wants to chat, it's really hard to keep fingers on the keypad. But still, we can't ignore our beloved ones so, there we take the help of the Dictation feature of the iPhone. It reliably types our speech in no time.

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Besides, if you want to type a huge paragraph, at that time, the Dictation microphone is helpful. Just like any other software issue, sometimes, the dictation stops working on iPhone 13 Series. If you are the with Dictation not working on iPhone, then continue to read the troubleshooting and fix it.

Fix Speech to Text not working on Any iPhone
- Solution 1: Make Sure Dictation is Enabled on iPhone
- Solution 2: Disable Screen Time Restrictions for Siri & Dictation
- Solution 3: Check Microphone is working or not
- Solution 4: Remove & Add Apple Keyboard
- Solution 5: Disconnect Headphone
- Solution 6: Reset Network Settings
- Steps to Reset Network Settings in iOS 15 and Later Version
- Steps to Reset Network Settings in iOS 14 and Earlier Version
- Solution 7: Factory Reset your Apple iPhone
- Keyboard dictation not working DUE TO HARDWARE ISSUE

Fix Speech to Text not working on Any iPhone

Solution 1: Make Sure Dictation is Enabled on iPhone

When Dictation not working on iPhone, the very first settings to be checked is whether dictation is enabled or not. If already dictation is turned on, then disable it and re-enable after restarting the iPhone.

Open the Settings app.
Go to General.

Tap Keyboard.

Toggle ON Enable Dictation button.

Confirm Enable Dictation.

You can also set the Dictation Languages, after enabling Dictation on the iPhone. It may possibly, that dictation stopped working on iPhone XR because you were not using the same language while dictating as the selected Dictation Languages.

Solution 2: Disable Screen Time Restrictions for Siri & Dictation

Screen Time is a great feature, that lets parents control their child's daily usage of the iPhone and iPad. But, if screen time is enabled it could disturb you with issues like dictation not working on iPhone.

Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
Tap Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
Open the Allowed Apps option.
Turn ON, Siri & Dictation.

Turn OFF Screen Time for Siri & Dictation

Another solution to remove restrictions is to disable the Content & Privacy Restrictions. It is to be noted that, turning off Content & Privacy Restrictions will remove restrictions from all the apps/features including Siri & Dictation.

Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Disable Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Disable Content & Privacy Restrictions on iPhone

Solution 3: Check Microphone is working or not

If there is any hardware issue with iPhone's microphone then dictation will not work and there's no meaning in following this long tutorial. Your iPhone has three microphones at different locations, as you can check out our article on Where is Microphone on iPhone 13, 12, XR, 11 Pro Max, XS Max, XS? Test each microphone one by one, for instance, the bottom microphone, and the microphone in the ear-speaker can be analyzed by calling someone. The third microphone is near the rear camera of the iPhone, to test it, record videos on your iPhone.

Solution 4: Remove & Add Apple Keyboard

Deleting and adding the Apple Keyboard have fixed dictation not working on iPhone many times. Try your luck to fix the keyboard issues on the iPhone.

Open the Settings app.
Go to General > Keyboard.
Tap on Keyboards.
Tap Add New Keyboard. Select any third-party keyboard if it is installed or choose a keyboard of another language.
Now, get back to the previous screen and remove Apple Keyboard. To do so, swipe left and tap Delete. Or tap Edit > Red mark near to Apple Keyboard > Done.

Restart the iPhone and again follow the steps from beginning to add Apple Keyboard.

Solution 5: Disconnect Headphone

Most of the time our iPhone gets stuck in Headphone Mode and we were wondering why there is no sound on iPhone or Apple Music not playing songs. If dictation not working on iPhone, then make sure your iPhone is not stuck on headphone mode or you have not connected any headphones while using dictation on iPhone. Here's how to disconnect headphones from iPhone,

Open the Settings app > Bluetooth > Tap on (i) next to headphone name > Forgot This Device.

Solution 6: Reset Network Settings

The dictation feature may require an internet connection to convert your speech to text. In that case, if your iPhone's internet connection is not working or responding, it's time to reset the network settings of the iPhone. While Reset Network Settings, all the Wi-Fi passwords, Internet Settings, VPN, and APNs, will be restored to default. So keep a backup of all this information if needed.

Steps to Reset Network Settings in iOS 15 and Later Version

Step #1: Open up "Settings".
Step #2: Open "General" and then tap "Transfer or Reset iPhone". reset-network-settings
Step #3: Lastly, tap "Reset" > "Reset Network Settings" > Enter your iPhone Lock passcode and Try after Reboot once. This Process won't erase other important settings, Media, Messages, and more.

Steps to Reset Network Settings in iOS 14 and Earlier Version

Navigate to the Settings app.
Tap General.
Tap Reset.

Scroll down and select Reset Network Settings.

Confirm Reset.

Wait for a while, until iPhone restarts.

Solution 7: Factory Reset your Apple iPhone

The last workaround is always, relentless, as it takes you to the Apple Genius Bar or you have to Factory Reset iPhone. Restoring the device to factory settings deletes all the data including personal data, customized settings, downloaded applications, and more. Make sure to back up the iPhone before the factory reset it.

Jump to the Settings app.
Go to General> Click Transfer Or Reset iPhone.
Select Erase All Contents & Settings.
Click Continue and Enter Psscode for This iPhone
Now follow On-screen instructions.

Within a short time, the iPhone will reboot as new, so set it up.

Keyboard dictation not working DUE TO HARDWARE ISSUE

Many users reported keyboard dictation not working, simultaneously, can't hear on call on speaker mode, and voice memos won't recording, Siri hears broken.

If you face this kind of symptom on your device, that means the audio chip failed. It occurs in most cases due to falling down the phone.

I suggest Visit the nearby Apple Store. And inform them of your device problems; perhapsApple won't repair Audio ICbecause it is a crucial part of the device motherboard. In this situation, you will have to go to a third-party store to repair that offers good expertise.

Note: Do this thing at your own risk; Apple and our blog are not responsible if any damage will occur.

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