Mic Not Working in Free Fire? Solution for Mobile and PC
Having a mic that refuses to work at any time during Free Fire gameplay can be infuriating. This is regardless of where you are playing from-a mobile device or on an emulator on PC. In this guide, we take you through the most common reasons why your mic might not be working in Free Fire and show you how to fix it for both mobile and PC players.
## Why is Mic Not Working in Free Fire?
Now, before we jump to the solution, we should know why you are experiencing your mic not working in Free Fire. Here are some reasons why it might be happening-
1. **Permission Issues**: The game, Free Fire, might have not been granted the permission required to access your microphone.
2. **Network Connection**: Possibly, your slow internet connection might be limiting the voice chat feature of the game.
3. **In-Game Settings**: There's a chance that in the game's settings, the mic might be turned off.
4. **Outdated Software**: Your game or device is out of date and thus could have some software updates.
5. **Hardware Issue**: Sometimes, the actual problem lies within your microphone.
6. **Emulator Problem**: If you are a PC gamer using an emulator to play Free Fire, then compatibility issues might prevent your mic from working.
Having identified most of the known causes, let's jump into how to fix your mic on mobile and PC.
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How to Fix Mic Not Working in Free Fire (Mobile)
### Step 1: Microphone Permissions
Your phone may be causing you to not allow Free Fire to access your microphone. Here is how you check it and enable those permissions:
For Android Users:
Go to **Settings** > **Apps** > **Free Fire**
Tap on **Permissions**
Make sure that **Microphone** is enabled
For iOS Users:
Open **Settings**.
2. Scroll down and find **Free Fire**.
3. Make sure the toggle for the **Microphone** is turned on.
If Free Fire doesn't have a microphone permission, you will not be able to hear the voice chat.
### 2. Change Voice Settings in Game
There could be some voice chat settings on Free Fire itself. Perhaps you might have accidentally disabled it from working with your mic.
- Open **Free Fire**.
Go to the gear icon in the top right corner, then click on **Settings**
Click on the **Sound** tab.
Click the toggle for Mic to turn it to the 'On' position.
You may find this adjustment necessary for volume input on **Voice Chat Volume**.
This ensures that the game is allowing a mic enable in game.
### 3. Restart the Game or Device
Sometimes, rebooting your system really works. Try closing Free Fire and start it again, or maybe reboot your mobile. These actions usually solve minor glitches and bugs in your microphone.
### 4. Internet Connection
Free Fire voice chat relies heavily on an internet connection. Therefore, you are probably set for some disappointment, if not a shattered audio, if your ping is high or there's a lot of packet loss. Make sure that you have at least some decent Wi-Fi or mobile data connection before you try it again.
### 5. Update the Game and System
Outdated software may cause voice chat issues in-game. Try checking the Google Play Store or App Store for possible updates for Free Fire. Also check that your system software of the mobile phone is updated.
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## Free Fire PC Mic Not Working Solution
Many gamers enjoy Free Fire on their computer using their favorite emulator to play, whether that is BlueStacks, Gameloop, or LDPlayer. How to fix a broken mic on your computer:
### 1. Grant Microphone Access Permission to the Emulator
When your emulator cannot access your microphone, then you will not be able to use your mic to communicate with your teammates in Free Fire.
- **To Grant Permission Using BlueStacks:**
1. Open BlueStacks and locate the **Settings**; it's the gear icon.
2. Open up to **Preferences** and find the **Audio** option.
3. Be sure that the **Microphone** option is checked.
- For Gameloop
1. Open the **Settings**.
2. Under the **Engine** section, be sure the **Microphone** option is enabled.
### 2. Change Emulator and System Sound Settings
You should also make sure system and emulator sound settings are proper.
- Right-click the icon of your **Volume** on your taskbar and select **Sounds**.
- Go to the **Recording** tab and ensure that your microphone is set as **Default Device**.
- Adjust **Microphone and Speaker settings in your emulator to select the right device for playing and recording.
### 3. Activate the Microphone in Free Fire
For Free Fire, like with mobile, voice chat needs to be enabled in Free Fire's settings, so here are those steps:
- Launch Free Fire in your emulator.
- Tap on **Settings**.
- Go to the **Sound** tab and enable the microphone.
- Regulation of voice chat volume.
### 4. Update Your Emulator and PC Drivers
Emulators are meant to be updated indefinitely to increase games compatibility, like Free Fire. Look up the developers' official sites for updates regarding the newer version of your emulator.
Additionally, update audio drivers on your computer. How to do it:
1. Windows + X > Device Manager
2. Under Sound, video and game controllers section, expand
3. Right-click your audio device and click Update Driver
### 5. Test Microphone in Other Applications
If it still does not work, try testing the mic in other apps like Skype, Zoom, or Discord. If this app is working, but Free Fire isn't, then it probably has nothing to do with you as the user, but rather an issue on the emulator's part. Try the alternative and see if it resolves the issue.
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Even if you have tried all the above solutions, you see no action, redo every solution again, check the application permission and settings of the sounds. If that is also not enough, you can try uninstalling and reinstalling the game or emulator.
### Q2: Can I use a Bluetooth mic for voice chat in Free Fire?
You can use a Bluetooth microphone to voice chat in Free Fire, but you may be required to look out for whether your device and the game have the allowance to access the mic.
### Q3: Does bad internet affect my mic?
Oh absolutely! Poor or unstable internet will disconnect voice chats, or your mic might not work during a play session.
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Conclusion
Not being able to use your mic in Free Fire can be frustrating when you are competing, especially when a lot of communication is involved. Whether using the game on mobile or PC, the solutions above should help get your mic working again.
Remember most of the mic problems solve according to the permission setting, game configuration, and network issues. So, by doing these steps on how to troubleshoot your mic, you are good to go again, beating up your teammates.
Of course, now knowing this fix for your Free Fire mic, let's get back out there and own that battleground with flawless communication!