iOS
iPhone 7 microphone not working after iOS 14/ 14.0.1 update

iPhone seven users after updating to latest iOS 14 are facing issue with microphones. The issue is microphone is not working on iPhone 7/ iOS 14. This defeats the most basic functionality of a mobile phone. Does not seems to be a hardware fault as the iPhone 7 microphone was working fine with iOS 13.
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iPhone 7 mic not working iOS 14 |
Due to this issue the iPhone 7 users are not able to make a call record a voice memo, talk to Siri. Microphone issue in iPhone 7 app started after iOS 14 update and even the latest 14.0.1 update the microphone is still not working. To this issue none of the apps that requires mic will not work. Apps like Siri, voice notes, guitar tuner, Duolingo, voice to text, FaceTime, zoom not on iPhone 7. Whatsapp suffers from the same issues and can’t record any voice messages.
After update of iPhone 7/iOS 14 was reported with many problems like flash not working, camera not working, mic not working but some of the problems are fixed important or iOS 14.0.1 but iPhone 7 microphone issue in iOS 14.0.1 is still not fixed.
This is very sad from the Apple site that very basic functionality is broken in iPhone 7 on the latest iOS 14.0.1. And also the issue is very frustrating for its users, Apple should fix this issues as soon as possible in upcoming releases.
How to fix microphone not working on iPhone 7 on iOS 14, iOS 14.0.1:
Fix 1: How to set the iPhone
Many iPhone 7 users who are facing this issue where microphone stopped working after iOS 14 update are able to fix the phone by doing Hard reset (volume down button and on off button) and hold it until apple icon showed up.
Give it a shot and check if it helps.
Fix 2 : Use Bluetooth headset
If microphones are not working for you in iOS 14 you can use Bluetooth headset as a workaround. Bluetooth headset will be able to make call record your voice properly.
Fix 3 : Turn Off Noise cancellation
One more troubleshooting for fix iOS 14 microphone issue in iPhone 7 is to Toggle the noise cancellation mode in iPhone. your iPhone and navigate to Accessibility > Audio/Visual. Switch off Noise Cancellation toggle. Try Now.

Fix 4: Reset all iPhone 7 settings
If iPhone 7 microphone is still not working on iOS 14, 14.0.1 then you may finally try to reset all setting in the iPhone7.This will Reset iPhone to factory settings. This won’t wipe out iPhone data but I reset all your password like for Wi-Fi.
General > Reset > and choose Reset All Settings option.
Fix 5: Update iPhone 7 to latest iOS 14
As the problem of microphone not working in iPhone 7, iOS 14 seems to be introduced after iOS 14. Apple should fix no issue in upcoming release of iOS 14. Therefore it is highly recommend to update your phone to the latest iOS 14 for a permanent fix.
iOS
STEAM “purchase for myself” link not working [Fix]

Many users are facing issue while making a purchase on STEAM. When you try to buy Valve complete bundle on Steam, it will not work. Also if you have few games in the cart and when you will press purchase for myself or purchase as a gift nothing happens, it will not work.
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Steam purchase link not working : 2021 |
Even if you have money in your wallet or you have a gift card the user is not able to purchase the game on steam. Even if you succeeds to purchase the game and bought a game but it will get stuck on pending transaction. Payment is still pending for my games.
For example While trying to buy life is strange episodes and rocket league , added them to cart and click on purchase for myself nothing happens , tried multiple time but not working. After clicking “Purchase for myself” button and see only “Login” title and white empty page
How to fix Steam purchase not working/ Payment Stuck 2021
Solution 1: Check Server Status
If you are also not able to make a purchase on STEAM then this could be issue with their server getting slow. You can check server status here at https://steamstat.us/ and it this show server in your region is not working properly then you might face issue like STEAM “purchase for myself” not working.
Solution 2: Try on different devices
If you are doing it in the app, do it in the browser, if you are in the browser do it in the app. Worked for me
Solution 3: Pay using Steam Wallet
This is a workaround which can help you to purchase game if Steam. First you should try adding money to steam wallet. Now try to make a purchase on steam. This may now work with better chances.
Hopefully this helps.
iOS
Gif file saved as normal photo on iPhone 12 [Solved]
Many iPhone user are facing issue with downloaded gif files. The downloaded gif files in the iPhone are saved as normal photo. Any GIF file downloaded from browser only save a photo of it and not the actual gif with multiple frames.
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Gif not playing iPhone |
The issue in happening on the latest iOS 14 as well. The issue is with only downloaded gif in the iPhone from internet using a web browser. There is no problem in downloading the GIF to google chrome but the problem is downloading a gif from chrome to your photo album on iPhone. In the iPhone Gif Animation is not playing. This can be issue with iOS version or with the GIF file itself.
If you are also facing this issue than we have listed below workaround for the issue. Please try these and let us know if it helps to fix the issue.
How to fix iPhone GiF Animation not playing : iOS 14/ iPhone 12, 11 Pro Max, XS,XR,8/7/6s Plus
If Gif in the iPhone album is saving as normal photo then this could be issue with the Chrome as other browsers are working just fine. In iPhone if a GIF are saving as normal photo then try changing the browser to download the GIF file. Like in Bing Browser or , Aloha browser etc works well. The GIF downloaded from these browsers opens normally in the iPhone album.
iOS
Why is Instagram not letting me like Phots/posts 2021?

Many a times you may face a situation where Instagram don’t let you like, comment or follow people. This is very common policy from Instagram. A very common reason is you have crossed the limits set to like posts. This may be limited to number of post sent in a day or rate at which you are liking the photos on Instagram.
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Unable to like Instagram posts |
While there are chances that Instagram is a Block distantly in this case you can try to send or contact them through their contact page.
So below are the possible reason if you are not able to like picture in Instagram:
- Using Autobots to like post – – Instagram have strict policy against Autobots. If it finds you are using Bots to like posts it may permanently disable your account. .
- You have crossed the limit of post in an hour. Same is the case or commenting and follow request.
- Instagram had mistakenly detected your account for spamming. You should contact Instagram with valid reasons.
- You are using a VPN. In this case also Instagram finds your request from suspicious IP address and may block your activities.
How to fix Unable to like post on Instagram on iPhone/Android/iPad/PC/Mac:
Quick Fix: Log Out/ Login or Uninstall Instagram and reinstall
If you are in hurry and can’t wait for Instagram team to reactivate all your ID access. First Try logging out from your Insta account and login back again. If still issue persists uninstalling and reinstalling Instagram app should help.
In general you should wait for some time or a day to reactivate all access of your account. If after couple of days your account is not working normally you should contact Instagram. Follow link to access help centre of Instagram https://help.instagram.com/
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