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title: "What causes an Apple iPhone 7 to get stuck on Headphone Mode and how to fix it?"  
description: "What causes an Apple iPhone 7 to get stuck on Headphone Mode and how to fix it?"  
author: "Richardson hayes"  
published: 2018-10-19  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50790/what-causes-an-apple-iphone-7-to-get-stuck-on-headphone-mode-and-how-to-fix-it  
category: "troubleshooting"  
tags: ["iphone7"]  
reading_time: 2 minutes  

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# What causes an Apple iPhone 7 to get stuck on Headphone Mode and how to fix it?  

What [causes](https://www.mindstick.com/blog/300781/sore-throat-symptoms-and-causes) an [Apple](https://www.mindstick.com/articles/12629/apple-cracks-down-on-os-level-ad-blockers) iPhone 7 to get [stuck on Headphone Mode](https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/50398/how-to-fix-an-iphone-x-that-is-stuck-on-headphone-mode-after-installing-an-ios-update) and how to [fix](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81628/how-to-fix-your-broken-heart-try-out-these-ways-for-sure) it? \
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## Answers

### Answer by Hitesh Vohra

Something must cause the iPhone to incorrectly act as though headphones are plugged in, causing it to remain in this [mode](https://yourviews.mindstick.com/view/81372/us-congress-should-go-in-remote-mode-for-proper-functioning). There are just two possibilities: a **software bug** or some form of **hardware malfunction.** If the problem appears out of nowhere after making changes to settings, downloading material, or installing new applications and software updates, you might argue it's a software issue. On the other hand, this might be categorized as one of several hardware-related faults, particularly if the iPhone has previously been dropped or exposed to fluids. The underlying problem is frequently found in the headphone jack, which is either broken or blocked with dirt or debris. \
**solution** \
Smartphones are prone to small faults or app problems at inconvenient moments. These issues, no matter how slight, are frequently resolved by a simple reboot of the device. If your iPhone 7 is suddenly acting strangely, it's most likely a bug that may be resolved by resetting the device, commonly known as a soft reset. To eliminate this as a possibility, perform the following procedures to **reset your iPhone 7:** \

1. Until the slider displays**, press and hold the Power (Sleep/Wake) button.**
2. T**o turn off your iPhone fully,** drag the slider.
3. Allow roughly **30 seconds to pass.**
4. **Press and hold the Power button** until the Apple logo shows after the timer has expired. After that, your iPhone will reset.

You may also do a hard restart to resolve any software issues that may have caused your iPhone to become stuck in headphone mode. When dealing with a frozen display or an unresponsive iPhone, a hard restart is suggested. A **force restart,** like a soft reset, will not damage any data on your device, so you may consider it safe. \

- **Press and hold the Powe**r (Sleep/Wake) and Volume Down buttons simultaneously for around 10 seconds to force a restart, then release both keys when the Apple logo displays. Wait until your iPhone has completely rebooted before checking to see whether it has already returned to regular mode.


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