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.

How do you get your phone off of headphone mode?

How to Turn Off Headphone Mode on Android

1. Remove your headphones from the phone again.
2. Clean the headphones jack.
3. Restart your Android phone.
4. Do a soft reset of your phone.
5. Use an app to override audio controls.
6. Do a hard reset or a factory reset.

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.

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 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.

How do I turn off headphone controls?

First, turn off the Bluetooth and reset the phone; if this doesn’t work try to reconnect the earphones to the phone, and then disconnect them by turning off the Bluetooth. Also, some apps can manage the headphones and their functions, and these apps can disable the headphone mode.

Why are my headphones not working when I plug them in?

Dust, lint and dirt may block the connection between the jack and the headphones. Check for this and clean the jack using a cotton swab damped with some rubbing alcohol to get the lint and dust out, or use a can of compressed air if you have one close by. Plug the headphones back in and see if they work.