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Ipad 3rd Gen Voice dictation problem

Snowsniper2

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Feb 27, 2012
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I have a 16gb 3rd generation ipad black and ive been having issues with voice dictation.
When i click the voice dictation button or key on the keyboard it appears for about a second and then dissappears again before i can sayanything. Even if i do get a word in before it disappears it doesnt appear on screen with what i said.
I cant find anything when i google the issue if anyone knows how to fix it it would be greatly appreciated.