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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