Bluetooth
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Connected headphones not recognized or working
Symptoms
- ✓Headphones physically connected but audio plays from speaker
- ✓Microphone not working despite connection
- ✓Headphone type misidentified (mic not recognized as such)
- ✓Audio controls on headphones not responding
Common Causes
- •Dirty or damaged headphone jack
- •Defective headphone connector
- •Software not recognizing connection
- •Adapter compatibility issue
- •Headphone detection circuit failure
Quick Fixes
- 1.Clean headphone jack with compressed air
- Clean headphone jack with compressed air
- 2.Try different headphones to isolate issue
- Try different headphones to isolate issue
Advanced Solutions
1. Restart device with headphones connected
- Step 1: Restart device with headphones connected
2. Check Settings > Connections > Audio > Headphone settings
- Step 1: Check Settings → Connections → Audio → Headphone settings
FAQ
Why is my phone running slowly?
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