Why can’t I send voice messages on WeChat? Analysis and solutions to recent hot issues
Recently, "WeChat cannot send voice" has become one of the hot topics on social platforms. Many users reported that they encountered the problem of voice sending failure when chatting on WeChat. This article will combine the hot discussions on the entire network in the past 10 days, analyze possible causes and provide solutions, and also attach relevant statistics.
1. Summary of high-frequency issues reported by users
| Question type | Frequency of occurrence (proportion) | Typical scenario |
|---|---|---|
| Record button does not respond | 45% | Unable to record after clicking the microphone icon |
| Voice sending failed | 30% | Recording is completed but prompts "Failed to send" |
| Voice message delay | 15% | The other party’s reception is delayed after the voice is sent. |
| Permission denied | 10% | The system prompts "Microphone permission not granted" |
2. Possible cause analysis
1.System permission restrictions: Some users are unable to access the microphone on WeChat due to permission settings being reset after a mobile phone system update.
2.Network connection issues: Voice upload is likely to fail in a weak network environment, especially when the 4G/5G signal is unstable.
3.WeChat version compatibility: Old versions of WeChat may have functional abnormalities and need to be updated to the latest version (such as 8.0.30 or above).
4.Mobile phone hardware failure: A damaged microphone or abnormal system driver may cause the recording function to fail.
3. Solutions and steps
| solution | Operation steps | Applicable scenarios |
|---|---|---|
| Check microphone permissions | Mobile phone settings→Application management→WeChat→Enable microphone permissions | Permission denied |
| Switch network environment | Turn off Wi-Fi and try to use mobile data, or restart the router | network problems |
| Update WeChat version | Search WeChat in the app store → click "Update" | Version is too low |
| Restart phone | Long press the power button → select restart | Temporary system failure |
4. Recent relevant hot events
1.iOS 16.5 system compatibility issues: Some Apple users reported that the WeChat voice function is abnormal after upgrading and need to wait for official fixes.
2.WeChat “safety mode” misjudgment: Some users were misjudged as harassment by the system due to frequent voice messages, resulting in limited functionality.
3.Interference from third-party plug-ins: Using beautification plug-ins or unofficial modified versions of WeChat may cause functional abnormalities.
5. Sharing of real cases from users
Case 1: Guangdong user @小雨 reported that after turning off the “call recording” system function, WeChat voice returned to normal.
Case 2: Jiangsu user @Leo solved the problem by clearing the WeChat cache (Settings → Storage → Clear Cache).
Summary: WeChat voice sending failure may be caused by a variety of reasons. It is recommended that users investigate step by step according to the specific situation. If the problem persists, you can contact WeChat customer service (path: Me → Settings → Help and Feedback) to submit a log for official optimization.
Note: The statistical time of the data in this article is from October 1 to October 10, 2023, and the source includes user discussions on Weibo, Zhihu, Tieba and other platforms.
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