AdiKing
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Q: broken earpods

I bought the iPhone 6 less than an year ago.

I am currently a student from RIT Rochester, NY. Recently, my earpods fell off from my jacket and broke while I was running. I put all my saving in the iPhone, so I was looking for an option to replace my earpods as I really like the quality of sound from them.

A help would be appreciated.

Regards,

Aditya Gupta

earpods, iOS 9.2.1

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 8:09 AM

by Rudegar,Apple recommended
Rudegar Rudegar
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you need not use apple headsets all 3.5mm minijack headsets works it's been the defector std since 1980's with sony walkman and then for all computers. any headset can be used though if not made for iPhones the mic and buttons option would be missing

 

all bluetooth stereo a2dp bluetooth profile headset is an option too

Posted on Mar 21, 2016 1:27 PM

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  • by Rudegar,Apple recommended

    Rudegar Rudegar Mar 21, 2016 1:27 PM in response to AdiKing
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    Mar 21, 2016 1:27 PM in response to AdiKing

    you need not use apple headsets all 3.5mm minijack headsets works it's been the defector std since 1980's with sony walkman and then for all computers. any headset can be used though if not made for iPhones the mic and buttons option would be missing

     

    all bluetooth stereo a2dp bluetooth profile headset is an option too

  • by Meg St._Clair,Apple recommended

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Mar 21, 2016 7:13 PM in response to AdiKing
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    Mar 21, 2016 7:13 PM in response to AdiKing

    AdiKing wrote:

     

    I bought the iPhone 6 less than an year ago.

    I am currently a student from RIT Rochester, NY. Recently, my earpods fell off from my jacket and broke while I was running. I put all my saving in the iPhone, so I was looking for an option to replace my earpods as I really like the quality of sound from them.

    When we break things, we generally have to pay to replace them. They are $29.99 from Apple.

     

    Ask around among your classmates. I'm sure there are lots of people like me who hate them and just put them in a drawer when they buy an iPhone. Perhaps they will charge you less than Apple or even give them to you.

  • by novalin15,

    novalin15 novalin15 Mar 23, 2016 2:09 PM in response to Meg St._Clair
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    Mar 23, 2016 2:09 PM in response to Meg St._Clair

    I recommend something from Sony. Just my opinion though.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Mar 24, 2016 6:57 AM in response to novalin15
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    Mar 24, 2016 6:57 AM in response to novalin15

    novalin15 wrote:

     

    I recommend something from Sony. Just my opinion though.

    I don't need any headphones, thank you. My Beats are working just fine.

  • by jacksycz,

    jacksycz jacksycz Sep 11, 2016 11:05 PM in response to AdiKing
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    Sep 11, 2016 11:05 PM in response to AdiKing

    especially if you have applecare, do a DIY repair. You pay for the earbuds but they refund you when you ship them back. Or, you can go to an apple store to have them exchanged.

  • by Meg St._Clair,

    Meg St._Clair Meg St._Clair Sep 12, 2016 5:57 AM in response to jacksycz
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    Sep 12, 2016 5:57 AM in response to jacksycz

    jacksycz wrote:

     

    especially if you have applecare, do a DIY repair. You pay for the earbuds but they refund you when you ship them back. Or, you can go to an apple store to have them exchanged.

    The warranty does not cover user damage.