Your iPhone is stuck on headphone mode because it thinks headphones are plugged into the headphone jack or Lightning port, even though they’re not. This is usually caused by a problem with the headphone jack or Lightning port itself. 99% of the time it’s a hardware problem, not a software problem.

Why does it say my headphones are plugged in but they aren t?

The phone thinks the headphones are plugged in even when they’re not. When this happens, the media stops playing once you remove the headphones. Dust, dirt, and lint getting stuck inside the headphone jack. Issues with your phone’s settings.

How do I turn headphone mode off?

Turn Off Headphone Mode on Android phones

1. Reboot the phone. The first thing you can do to take off your phone from the headphone mode is to restart it.
2. Take out the phone battery.
3. Re-Connect the headphones.
4. Headphone Jack cleaning.
5. Vaccum the jack.
6. Reset the phone.
7. Plugin & remove the headphone.
8. Restart your iPhone.

How do I get my iPhone 6 out of headphone mode?

If your iPhone 6s suddenly gets stuck on headphone mode and the screen gets unresponsive, you can do a force restart on your device instead. To force restart, press and hold the Power (Sleep/Wake) button and the Home button simultaneously then release both buttons when the Apple logo appears.

Why is my iPhone 6s stuck on headphone mode?

Your iPhone 6 is stuck in headphone mode because it’s being tricked into thinking headphones are plugged. Your iPhone can get tricked by a minor software glitch (usually not the problem) or by some physical debris lodged deep inside the headphone jack (usually the problem).

How do I get my iPhone out of headphone mode from water damage?

Start by taking your Q-Tip, and tightly wrapping the fibers around the Q-Tip stick. (This step is important, to make sure the fibers you are placing into the phone jack do NOT get stuck as well.) GENTLY place into headphones jack and twirl a few times to try and remove the water/dirt.

How do I change the headphone setting on my iPhone?

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Headphone Accommodations. Tap Custom Audio Setup. Follow the instructions on your screen. When finished, tap Use Custom Settings to apply the custom settings suggested based on your choices.

Why is there a headphone symbol on my phone?

The symbol signifies that the phone thinks headphones are plugged in android or iOS, keeping the headphones mode active. This routes all music, calls, and other sounds through the headphones jack instead of speakers.

Why is my phone showing earphone?

In many cases, this Headphone Icon problem is caused by some dirt or unwanted thing in the 3.5 mm Headphone Jack of the Android Phone. Remove the Headphone and clean the Hole of the jack. Do not Use any Sharp Pointed thing like a pointed Tweezers.

Why is my iPad stuck in headphone mode?

It’s also possible that your iPad is stuck in headphones mode, so audio isn’t being played through the speakers. This occasionally happens when lint, dirt, liquid, or other debris gets stuck inside the headphone jack. You can quickly check to see if your iPad is stuck in headphones by pressing the volume buttons again.