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satters81

Q: iPod shuffle - 3rd gen, headphones compatibility

I have a 3rd generation ipod shuffle, and the original headphones are broken. I've tried using other headphones - both more recent apple ones, and apple-compatible, but the remote doesn't work. Is this a general compatibility problem?

iPod shuffle (3rd Generation)

Posted on Apr 15, 2015 12:29 AM

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  • by zmclearan,

    zmclearan zmclearan Apr 15, 2015 1:14 PM in response to satters81
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    Apr 15, 2015 1:14 PM in response to satters81

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    The inline remote should function correctly on that iPod. What it sounds like is the iPod headphone jack might have some dust particles inside. What I would look into is cleaning out the headphone port on your iPod. Shooting some compressed air or using a q-tip should clean it and allow the use of your headphone remote.