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iPhone 7 Plus not recognizing EarPods

Hi everyone. I have a problem with my iPhone 7 Plus. Whenever I plug in my apple EarPods with the lightning connector into my phone it does not recognize that they are even plugged in, and instead keeps using its built in speakers. Please help me figure this out


Thanks

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Oct 7, 2018 5:59 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2018 4:40 AM

iPhoneTechGuy,


Check the charging port for lint or other debris.


Also try this:

1) Open the Control Center

2) 3D press on the music controls

3) Select the output option (little up-arrow with circles)

4) Select headphones


More info:

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


Good luck.

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iPhone 7 Plus not recognizing EarPods

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