Microphone doesn't record sound as

Sounds like some app is messing things up once it’s got going.

Could you try using Safe Mode? This sort of temporarily simulates a factory reset but without the pain.

If Safe Mode allows stable microphone functioning then I would advocate making an exhaustive list of apps that are allowed access to the mics, and remove their permissions - one by one so that you can find the culprit. I suppose you could also work the other way: withdraw permission for all apps and then gradually grant again.

To list all apps with mic permission,

  • go to Settings > Apps > See all apps
  • choose an app that you know has mic permission
  • tap “Permissions”
  • tap “Microphone” > See all apps with this permission.
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