Voice typing makes messaging and note-taking effortless. But if your Tecno Pova Slim 5G suddenly stops recognizing your voice, it can slow down your workflow. The issue is usually caused by microphone restrictions, app permissions, or disabled Google voice typing services. Let’s go over the possible reasons and fixes.
Why Voice Typing Is Not Working on Tecno Pova Slim 5G
- Microphone access is restricted or denied to Google voice typing.
- Gboard or Google app is outdated or malfunctioning.
- Google voice typing is turned off in the keyboard settings.
- Internet connection is weak or unstable.
- Temporary software glitch or background app conflict.
Check Internet Connection.
Voice typing relies on a stable internet connection to process speech accurately. If your phone is disconnected or has poor signal, the feature may fail to respond.
Make sure you have a reliable Wi-Fi or mobile data connection before testing voice typing again. Try loading a webpage to confirm internet access.
Enable Google Voice Typing.
Sometimes Google voice typing gets disabled accidentally after updates or app resets. Re-enabling it usually restores functionality right away.
- Open Settings, and then tap System.
- Tap Languages & input, and then tap On-screen keyboard.
- Tap Manage on-screen keyboards, and then turn on Google Voice Typing.
Now, go back to your keyboard and tap the microphone icon. If it appears active, try speaking to check if it works.
Check App Permissions.
If the keyboard or Google app cannot access your microphone, voice typing will not function. You need to verify that microphone permission is granted.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap Gboard, and then tap Permissions.
- Tap Microphone, and select Allow only while using the app.
Return to the previous screen, and do the same for the Google app since it also manages voice typing.
Clear Gboard and Google App Cache.
Corrupted app data can cause voice typing to malfunction. Clearing the cache helps refresh both apps without deleting personal data.
- Open Settings, and then tap Apps.
- Tap Gboard, and then tap Storage & cache.
- Tap Clear cache, and then tap Clear storage if needed.
- Go back, and repeat the same steps for the Google app.
Restart your Tecno Pova Slim 5G afterward to apply the changes.
Update Keyboard and Google Apps.
Outdated versions of Gboard or Google app may not be compatible with the latest system updates. Updating them ensures stability and bug fixes.
- Open the Google Play Store, and then tap your Profile icon.
- Tap Manage apps & device, and then tap Updates available.
- Tap Update next to Gboard and Google app if updates are shown.
After updating, open your keyboard and test the voice typing feature again.
Restart the Device.
A simple restart can resolve temporary glitches affecting voice input. Restarting clears minor software errors and refreshes all background processes.
Hold down the Power key, and then tap Restart. Once the phone reboots, open any text field, and tap the microphone icon to test voice typing.
If voice typing still does not respond, there may be an issue with the Google speech recognition service or a deeper software bug. In such cases, waiting for the next software update or reinstalling Gboard may help.
With these fixes, you should be able to use voice typing on your Tecno Pova Slim 5G again without interruptions.
FAQs
Why is there no microphone icon on my Tecno Pova Slim 5G keyboard?
It usually means Google voice typing is turned off or not selected as the input method. You can re-enable it in Settings under Languages & input.
Does voice typing work offline on the Tecno Pova Slim 5G?
Yes, but you need to download offline speech recognition files in the Google app settings. Without them, voice typing requires an active internet connection.
Can third-party apps affect voice typing performance?
Yes. Some cleaner or battery saver apps can restrict microphone or background activity. Make sure these apps are not limiting Gboard or Google voice typing.
