How do I remove the microphone from iMessage?

Hi Kkflu,

To make sure we're on the same page, what specifically happens when trying to send a message ?

If you're in the Messages app and are entering text, are you referring to the microphone symbol below the return key? If so, that is used for dictating text.

Or are you referring to long pressing the button to the right of the message field? This does allow you to send an audio message, but it does not send automatically. Only on swiping up up while recording, or after you've finished the recording there will be a send option then.

• Send recorded audio messages on iPhone - Apple Support

"Record and send an audio message

Instead of writing a text message, you can record an audio message that can be played right in the Messages conversation.

1. In a Messages conversation, tap  to show the app icons below the text field (if necessary).
2. Tap , then do one of the following:

• Record and review a message before sending: Tap  to record, then tap it again to stop recording. Tap  to review, then tap  to send the recording or  to cancel.
• Record a message and send it immediately: Hold  while you record your message, then release to send.

1. Tap Keep to save an incoming or outgoing audio message on your device.
2. Otherwise, the recording is deleted from the conversation—on your device only—2 minutes after you send or listen to it. Recipients can play your recording any time after they receive it, and then they have 2 minutes to save the message by tapping Keep.
3. Tip: If you always want to keep audio messages, go to Settings  > Messages > Expire (below Audio Messages), then tap Never.

To make an audio or video call instead of sending a message, you can switch to FaceTime . In a Messages conversation, tap "

Let us know more about how you're using the app or what specifically it is doing that you're not expecting it to, and we'll follow up from there.

Cheers!

This feature is TERRIBLE I want to turn it off also. How??!