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Mic Works in Settings But Not in Apps – Fix

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Againly Tech Team
April 16, 2026

Mic Works in Settings But Not in Apps – Fix

If you can see the green bar moving in Windows Settings but no one can hear you in Teams or Chrome, you're facing a "Permission Block" or "Exclusive Mode Lock." Againly fixes this automatically by auditing and repairing your app-specific audio permissions in under 2 minutes.

Why this happens

  • Privacy Shield: Windows 11's privacy settings are blocking "Desktop Apps" from accessing the hardware.
  • Host App Deadlock: One app (like a hidden browser tab) has "exclusive control" of the microphone and won't let go.
  • Virtual Audio Cable Confict: Background apps like VoiceMod or NVIDIA Broadcast are intercepting the audio stream incorrectly.

Fix it manually

  1. Check Global Privacy: Go to Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and ensure "Let desktop apps access your microphone" is toggled ON.
  2. Disable Exclusive Mode: (Uncheck "Allow applications to take exclusive control" in Advanced Microphone properties).
  3. Match Sample Rates: Ensure your mic and apps are all set to the same sample rate (e.g., 48000Hz).

Fix it automatically with Againly

Againly's "AppSync" diagnostic finds exactly which process is locking your microphone and releases it safely for your current app.

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