How to Fix an iPhone Stuck in Headphone Mode?

If your headphones are not plugged in, is your iPhone displaying headphone mode? Does your iPhone not make any noise either? Even after turning the power button on and off, it continues to appear. Have you taken out and plugged in your headphones as well?

If this is a problem you’re currently experiencing, don’t worry! In our handy guide below, we've outlined a few simple solutions to permanently resolve this problem.

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Why is my iPhone stuck in headphone mode?

Software flaw? Hard reset

Your screen shows headphone mode, but it won’t go away even without headphones plugged in. There are several possible reasons for this. It may be that your device's software just needs a reset to fix this bug.

For a hard reset:

A force reset turns your device on and off. It keeps your data and fixes any glitches or bugs.

iPhone 5/5s and 6/6s: Press and hold the power and home buttons at the same time for 10 seconds. Wait for the Apple logo to appear.

iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus: Hold down both the power and volume buttons. Holding down for ten seconds will cause the Apple logo to show up.

iPhone 8/8 Plus/X/XR/XS Max: Press the up or down volume button along with the power/lock button. Wait for the Apple logo to display after holding down for ten seconds.

Check your headphone jack for any dirt/debris.

Maybe it's time to examine your headphone jack. Look inside your charging port and headphone jack with a flashlight for any dirt and residue. If you find debris, locate an appropriate small brush, possibly a toothbrush or a paintbrush. Use it to clean out the dirt. Be careful while doing this and do not use tweezers. The delicate pins and components inside may get damaged if you use tweezers for this purpose. If you really can't get the debris out.

You can also try to use a can of compressed air. Hold the home button. Then, blow this into your iPhone's headphone jack and charging dock. This removes all remaining dirt lurking inside.

If you need help with this, we offer a dock cleaning service in-store. Our skilled technicians will remove dirt from your device. Please ask in store for more details.

Physical damage, such as a broken charging dock or headphone jack, or potential liquid damage

It's not uncommon for your iPhone to become stuck in headphone mode. Your iPhone may experience numerous problems if it gets wet. Why? The charging port connects to the headphone jack. These are the only access points for water to enter the device.

If you’re not sure how to check if your iPhone has water damage, then check out our iPhone water damage guide.

A cracked screen can cause touch issues. This may be why headphone mode is showing on your screen. If your device has a damaged charging dock or headphone jack, it must be fixed.

A cracked screen can cause touch issues. This may explain the headphone mode on your screen. If your device has a damaged charging dock or headphone jack, it can only be fixed.

See our rates here to learn more about our charging dock and screen replacement options.

Still not working? Our expert technicians can help.

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Hardware problem—see our technicians in store!

If none of our tips have worked, please visit our expert technicians in store. They can help you.

We would suggest contacting Apple to see if your iPhone is still covered under warranty. They could be able to solve this issue for you! This can be free if your Apple warranty is still in effect, but it will cost money if it has expired. Check your warranty here.

We offer a visit at our store with your device in hand. Our stores have qualified technicians who run another diagnostics test on your iPhone. We recommended starting with doing a diagnostics test on your gadget. Our skilled technicians ensure that all your iPhone parts have been checked. They ascertain how well one component works about the other part. This will help us find out why your iPhone shows “No SIM.” This is a standard fee of AED 20, and the process can take up to 48 hours. After this is finished, our staff will provide you with a repair quote.

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