After the 16.5 update, I can no longer voice text. There is a small x on the microphone icon.

Voicetext Said:

"After the 16.5 update, I can no longer voice text. There is a small x on the microphone icon. How can I fix my voice to text problem"

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Voice Dictation: Dictate Text on iPhone - Apple Support

Report this to Apple

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come.

1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this post
4. Proceed from there as necessary

Please try this solution from this thread:

“Found a work around. In settings, change your keyboard to English (UK) or English (Canada). The issue seems to be with the English (US) keyboard!”

BTW, this seems to be an issue that’s affecting quite a few people, from what I noticed.

Thank you for the screenshot.

Is Enable Dictation on? To check, please go to: Settings > General > Keyboard. Now, under “DICTATION”, please ensure that the switch next to “Enable Dictation” is ON.

"After the 16.5 update, I can no longer voice text. There is a small x on the microphone icon.: How can I fix my voice to text problem"

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Whom to Contact:

Voice Messaging is a service provided by your Carrier. so, contact them, asking them why this is occurring.

If you wish, yes.

The instructions are here: Force restart iPhone - Apple Support.

Hello Voicetext!

Where are you seeing this small “x”? Please provide a screenshot.

Looking forward to your reply!

I’m sorry Voicetext, but I cannot assist you anymore. I’m all out of suggestions.

Please contact Apple Support.

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Good Luck!