How to Get Broken Headphone Jack Out of Iphone 6 (Answered!)

How to Get Broken Headphone Jack Out of Iphone? If you can't hear music or phone calls through your headphones, you might think your iPhone's headphone jack is broken. Perhaps it is. Audio that isn't playing through the headphones is a sign of a potential hardware issue, but it's not the only one.

Try the following steps before going to the Apple Store for a repair. They'll assist you in determining whether your iPhone's headphone jack is truly broken or if there's something else wrong that you can fix yourself—for free.

First, try different headphones.

The first step in attempting to repair a broken iPhone headphone jack is to ensure that the issue is with your headphone jack rather than the headphones themselves. It would be preferable if it was the headphones: replacing headphones is usually less expensive.

The simplest way to do this is to get another pair of headphones—ones you know work—and plug them into your iPhone. Try playing music, making phone calls, and using Siri (if the new headphones have a mic). If everything functions normally, the issue is with your headphones, not the jack.

If the problems persist even with new headphones, confirm that the headphones work on another device before proceeding to the next step.

Disinfect the Headphone Jack

Many people keep their iPhones in their pockets, which are full of lint that can get into the headphone jack (or, on models without a headphone jack, the Lightning port). Lint or other gunk can clog the connection between the headphones and the jack if enough of it accumulates. If you suspect lint or other buildup is the source of your problem, take the following steps:

• To check for lint, look into the headphone jack. To get a good look, you may need to shine a light into the jack.

• If you see lint, blow into the headphone jack or shoot some compressed air into it (compressed air is preferable because it lacks the moisture found in breath, but not everyone has it). This may be sufficient to remove anything that has accumulated in the jack.

• If the lint is too dense to be blown away, try a cotton swab. Take out the majority of the cotton from one end of the swab. Apply a small amount of rubbing alcohol to the end from which you removed the cotton. Then plug the other end into the headphone jack. Gently move it around and try to get the lint out.

• If that fails or you don't have a cotton swab, flatten a paperclip. Wrap some tape around one end, taking care not to wrap so tightly that it becomes larger than the headphone jack. Place the tape end into the headphone jack and twist it several times. Pull it out gently, clean up any debris, and repeat as needed.

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Reboot Your iPhone

Although it may not appear to be related to problems with the headphone jack, restarting the iPhone is frequently a necessary step in resolving issues. This is because restarting the iPhone clears its active memory (but not its permanent storage, such as your data, which will remain unaffected), which could be the source of the problem. And, because it's simple and quick, there's no real downside.

The method for restarting your iPhone varies depending on the model, but here are some general guidelines:

1. Hold down the Power and Volume buttons at the same time (for the iPhone 7, it needs to be the Volume down button).

Simply hold down the Power button on an iPhone 6 or older.

2. Slide the slider from left to right.

3. Wait for your iPhone to completely shut down.

4. Hold the Power button down until you see the Apple logo.

If simply holding down the on/off button does not restart the phone, perform a hard reset. This is dependent on the model of iPhone you have. If you still can't hear audio, proceed to the next item.

Examine Your AirPlay Output

One possible explanation for why you aren't hearing audio through your headphones is that your iPhone is sending the audio to another output. The iPhone is supposed to recognize when headphones are plugged in and switch audio to them, but this may not have happened in your case. One possible explanation is that audio is being routed to an AirPlay-compatible speaker or AirPods. To test this, do the following:

1. To open the Control Center, swipe up from the bottom of the iPhone's screen (on the iPhone X and newer, swipe down from the top right).
2. To reveal all available output sources, tap AirPlay in the top right corner of the Control Center.
3. Select Headphones (or iPhone, whichever option is present).
4. To dismiss the Control Center, tap the screen or press the Home button.

With those settings changed, audio from your iPhone is now routed to headphones or the iPhone's built-in speakers. If that doesn't solve the problem, there's another, similar setting to investigate.

Examine Bluetooth Output

The same way that audio can be sent to other devices via AirPlay, the same can be done via Bluetooth. If you've connected your iPhone to a Bluetooth device, such as a speaker, the audio may still be going there. The most basic way to test this is to:

1. Launch Control Center.
2. To turn off Bluetooth, tap the icon in the top-left group of icons. This turns off Bluetooth devices on your iPhone.
3. Try on your headphones right now. When Bluetooth is turned off, the audio should only play through your headphones and not through any other device.

Your headphone jack has failed. What are your options?

If you've tried everything and your headphones still don't work, your headphone jack is most likely broken and needs to be repaired.

You could probably do it yourself if you're very handy, but we wouldn't recommend it. The iPhone is a complex and delicate device that is difficult for ordinary people to repair. Furthermore, if your iPhone is still under warranty, attempting to repair it yourself voids the warranty, which means Apple will not assist you in resolving problems you caused.

The Apple Store is your best bet for a repair. Begin by checking the status of your iPhone's warranty to see if a repair is covered. Then, schedule a Genius Bar appointment to have it repaired. Of course, there's always the option of upgrading to the most recent iPhone and abandoning the world of wired headphones. Best wishes!

How to Replace a Broken iPhone Headphone Jack

Have a broken headphone jack inside your phone? Follow the steps below to learn how to remove a broken headphone plug from your iPhone or other smartphone.

If you have an iPhone SE, 6s, or earlier, or another smartphone with a headphone port, removing a broken headphone plug that has become stuck in your phone can be a difficult task. Several methods for safely extracting a headphone without damaging your iPhone are discussed below.

Take your iPhone with a broken plug to an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider to help you decide whether to try one of the options below at your own risk or pay for a repair. Apple may have to replace your entire device depending on how the plug is broken.

How to Replace a Broken iPhone Headphone Jack

If the broken plug is visible,

• If the stuck portion of the broken plug extends past your iPhone and you can't pull it out with your fingers, try removing it with a pair of small pliers. You can try tweezers, but getting a good grip on the plug may be difficult.
• Another option is to use a dab of super glue to reconnect the two broken pieces of the headphone plug. Allow the glue to set before pulling to see if you can get it out (be careful not to slop glue all over your iPhone).

If the broken plug is not visible,

• If you can't get the broken headphone plug out with pliers, an extraction tool is another option. The iFixit headphone plug extractor costs $25. The tool is designed specifically for removing broken headphone plugs, but it is only for repair professionals, so use it at your own risk.

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