Why can’t I speak on WeChat voice? Analysis of popular issues on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, abnormal WeChat voice functions have become a hot topic on social platforms, with many users reporting that they cannot send or receive voice messages normally. This article will combine the hot data of the entire network in the past 10 days to analyze possible causes and provide solutions.
1. Popularity data of related topics across the entire network (last 10 days)

| platform | Amount of related topics | Highest number of discussions per day |
|---|---|---|
| 128,000 items | 32,000 (May 20) | |
| Baidu Tieba | 65,000 | 18,000 (May 18) |
| Zhihu | 4200+ questions | 900+ questions (May 19) |
2. Analysis of common problems and causes
| Question type | Proportion | Typical performance |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone permission is not enabled | 42% | No response when pressing the talk button |
| Network connection abnormality | 28% | Voice transmission failure/reception delay |
| System version is incompatible | 15% | Systems below iOS 14 frequently crash |
| WeChat caches too much | 10% | Voice message playback freezes |
| other reasons | 5% | Hardware damage, etc. |
3. Step-by-step solution
Step 1: Check basic settings
• Go to phone settings → Application permissions → Make sure WeChat has the right to use the microphone
• Test whether the voice functions of other applications are normal (such as mobile phone recording)
Step 2: Network Diagnostics
• Switch 4G/WiFi network test
• Try sending a text message to confirm that the network is open
Step 3: Software Maintenance
• Update WeChat to the latest version (currently stable version 8.0.25)
• Clear WeChat cache: Settings → General → Storage space
4. Recent user feedback on high-frequency issues
| feedback time | Device type | specific phenomenon |
|---|---|---|
| May 21 | Huawei P40 | Press and hold the talk button to turn gray |
| May 19 | iPhone12 | The other party cannot receive the voice message after sending it. |
| May 17 | Xiaomi 11 | Recording is intermittent |
5. Official responses and updates
Tencent customer service Weibo issued an announcement on May 18, confirming that some Android models have compatibility issues and recommending users:
1. Temporarily use video calls instead of voice functions
2. Participate in beta testing to get the latest fixes (version number 8.0.26β)
6. Preventive suggestions
• Restart the WeChat application regularly (1-2 times a week)
• Turn off non-essential plug-ins (such as third-party input methods)
• Avoid using the voice function continuously for long periods of time
If none of the above methods work, it is recommended to back up the chat history and then uninstall and reinstall WeChat, or conduct an in-depth inspection through the "WeChat Repair Tool" (Android version). Most users reported that the problem can be recovered by itself within 24 hours. If the abnormality persists, please contact the official customer service in time.
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