Did anyone find resolution to captions not working.

I purchased a new phone but that didn't help with captions. I've talked to 6 different Apple advisors but they couldn't help either. All of my settings are correct according to them, but no success even after buying a new phone. Is it only me?

iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 24, 2025 03:23 PM

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Aug 26, 2025 10:55 PM in response to Morris1938

Hi Morris1938

Re: Did anyone find resolution to captions not working.

Wondering which captions (Live captions ? YouTube ? Downloaded movies ?) aren't working for you

and

in which app(s) they aren't working for you .... eg: FaceTime ? Accessibility features?


If it helps: Apple Support article: How to: Display subtitles and captions on iPhone - Apple Support


There's a video about using Live Cations in FaceTime:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxAQFeb2GfM

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Re: I've talked to 6 different Apple advisors but they couldn't help either.

All of my settings are correct according to them, but no success even after buying a new phone.


What else have you tried ? eg: Updating to the latest iOS version :

Look in Settings > General > Software updates (NB: Back-up first if updating)

or

Restarting your iPhone " (If needed see: Restart your iPhone - Apple Support)

or

Turning the particular captions setting off and back on again

or

If using Accessibility app(s): Reaching out for Accessibility Support:

How to contact Apple for help with accessibility features - Apple Support

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Re: "Is it only me?"


No. As with many issues: Fellow Apple users do have problems with captions from time to time, as you have.

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Re: "Did anyone find resolution to captions not working"


Yes, though often not everyone has the same particular issue with the same particular captions.

(Also, as Apple users, like yourself, we don't get to see or hear about those that contact Apple and find solutions.)


All the best :-)

Did anyone find resolution to captions not working.

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