How to remove the gray microphone bubble on iPhone 16?

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How do i remove the persistent gray microphone paused bubble from my screen. iPhone 16 iOS 18.4.1.

It does not appear on screen shots

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iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 22, 2025 10:21 AM

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Answer 1

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Hello!

Go to: Settings > Accessibility > Live Captions. Now turn the “Live Captions” switch off at the top of the page.

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Answer 2

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I finally solved it myself. Turn off “Live Captions” under Settings>Live Captions.

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Answer 3

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Photos of the offending bubble since it does not appear on screenshots.

Minimized, expanded, and full screen.

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Kudos!

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