Voice typing is one of the most convenient tools on the OnePlus 13. It lets you dictate messages, notes, and searches without touching the keyboard. But when it suddenly stops working, it can slow you down and make typing less efficient.
If your phone isn’t recognizing your voice or the microphone icon doesn’t appear, the issue could be related to permissions, internet connection, or outdated software. Here’s how to fix it quickly.
Why Your OnePlus 13 Voice Typing Might Not Be Working
- Microphone access is disabled for the keyboard app.
- Poor internet connection affecting Google’s speech-to-text service.
- Outdated app or system software.
- Google Assistant or Gboard cache corruption.
- Temporary glitch in voice recognition settings.
Enable Microphone Permission for Gboard.
Voice typing relies on microphone access to capture your speech. If this permission is disabled, your phone cannot process your voice.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap Gboard, and then tap Permissions.
Make sure the Microphone permission is allowed. If not, toggle it on and restart your keyboard to test voice typing again.
Check Your Internet Connection.
Voice typing needs an active internet connection to process speech into text. Without it, the feature won’t work properly.
- Swipe down from the top-right of the screen, and then tap the Wi-Fi or Mobile Data icon.
- Make sure one of them is turned on and has a stable connection.
You can test it by opening a browser or YouTube video to see if your internet is running smoothly.
Clear Gboard and Google App Cache.
Old cache files can sometimes cause the voice typing feature to fail or respond slowly. Clearing them resets app performance.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap Gboard or Google, and then tap Storage and cache.
Tap Clear cache, and then Force stop the app before testing voice typing again.
Check for App and System Updates.
Running older versions of Gboard or Android can cause compatibility problems with Google’s speech recognition engine. Updating fixes these errors.
- Open the Play Store, and then tap your profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps and device, and then tap Update all.
You should also update your phone software. Go to Settings > System > System updates and install any available updates.
Reset Voice Typing Settings.
If the issue continues, resetting the voice typing setup may help. This clears any custom settings or faulty configurations.
- Open Gboard, and then tap the Settings icon on the keyboard.
- Tap Voice typing, and then turn it off. Wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
Now, test by opening Messages or Notes and tapping the microphone icon on the keyboard.
Once you finish these steps, your OnePlus 13 should recognize your voice again instantly. Voice typing is a simple but powerful feature that saves time, especially when you’re multitasking or typing on the go.
FAQs
Why can’t I see the microphone icon on my keyboard?
It may be disabled in Gboard settings or blocked by another app. Enable Voice typing in the Gboard settings to restore the icon.
Does voice typing work offline on the OnePlus 13?
Yes, but you need to download the offline speech recognition package under Settings > System > Languages & input > Voice input.
What if my microphone works in other apps but not in Gboard?
This means Gboard’s cache or permissions are the problem. Clear its cache and make sure microphone access is granted.
