Phone Stuck in "Headphone Mode"

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The phone thinks headphones are plugged in, so no sound comes from the speakers.

Symptoms
  • No speaker sound
  • Headphone icon visible
  • Volume bar says "Headphones"
Possible Causes
  • Debris in jack
  • Water in jack
  • Software glitch

Step-by-Step Fix

1

Clean the Jack

Use a toothpick or compressed air to remove lint from the 3.5mm jack.

2

Plug and Unplug

Rapidly insert and remove a pair of headphones to reset the physical switch.

3

Restart Phone

Clears any software state that might be stuck.

When to See a Technician

Lint in the headphone jack is the most common cause of this issue.

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