Why can't I hear someone talking when I answer my phone

[Android Central Question]

I can't hear the person talking when I answer the phone

 

[Laura Knotek]

Welcome to Android Central.

What phone do you have? Have you tried raising the volume with the rocker on the side whilst in a phone call?

Are you able to hear of you use the speaker phone or a Bluetooth device? Are you able to hear using wired headphones?