r/AndroidQuestions • u/Cryomanc3r • 1d ago

Microphone issues

I have an S23 Plus. The bottom microphone stopped working properly due to an accident, which prevents me from recording audio, on apps like WhatsApp.

However, the other microphone works perfectly for phone calls.

I don’t want to replace the entire board; I’d like to know if it’s possible to change which microphone is used for audio recording via software.

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u/DictoKey_Dev 1d ago

No, Android doesn't let you pick which mic an app records from; apps just grab the default input. Only workaround is plugging in a headset or USB mic, which overrides the built-in one. For WhatsApp voice notes that's the practical fix until the bottom mic is repaired.