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User profile for user: noble196
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Only one side of my headphone works

Only one side of my headphone works

Posted on Oct 3, 2022 12:34 PM

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User profile for user: MrBill3
MrBill3
User level: Level 10
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Posted on Oct 4, 2022 11:47 AM

Hello,

This is the Apple wired headphones, correct?

If so, check the charging port for lint or other debris and see this:

If your headphones don‘t work with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Try cleaning it: How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods

If no help, check the balance:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual and scroll down to “Balance L vs R” (Adjust the audio volume balance) and make changes.

Good luck.

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User profile for user: MrBill3
MrBill3
User level: Level 10
103,978 points

Oct 4, 2022 11:47 AM in response to noble196

Hello,

This is the Apple wired headphones, correct?

If so, check the charging port for lint or other debris and see this:

If your headphones don‘t work with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Try cleaning it: How to clean your AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and EarPods

If no help, check the balance:

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual and scroll down to “Balance L vs R” (Adjust the audio volume balance) and make changes.

Good luck.

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Only one side of my headphone works

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