Cannot get a home connection and the speaker icon illuminates each time

I cannot get a reception at home sometimes. When this happens, the speaker icon illuminates. Is this Apples way of idenfiying the problem.

I start to appologise that is was not the `speaker` icon, but the earphone icon, that was illuminating when my iphone4 would not work. Now, thanks to info from a contributor the problem has been resoved. The problem appears to have been caused by small grit or other tiny matter getting into the earphone jack. After several unsuccesful attempts to clear it by inserting the ear jack, I left the jack in overnight. Problem solved!  Many, many thanks .

Similar Messages

  • HT4623 On my I Pad I get this message in my email: Cannot get mail.  connection to the server failed.

    I have updated my ipad.  Any ideas on what I can do?
    Trouble:  On my I Pad I get the message:  Cannot get mail.  Connection to the server failed.

    READ OTHER POSTS.  THANK YOU.  IT WAS ONE OF MY EMAIL ACCOUNTS.

  • My ipod touch 4g is turning up or down by itself, and the speaker icon wont go away

    Okay this first started yesterdy morning, when my ipod touch4g was acting funny it wouldnt turn off, so i thought if i plugged it in it would fix itself, so i thought restoring would help it,made it worse it started turning off and on apple logo came on a few times, now i got it where i can turn it off and on okay but now i cant seem to controle the volume, and the speaker icon is showing and wont go away, and when i try turning it down when i play a song or a video, it will turn back up by itself, or it will turn down by itself,
    what would be the best way to fix this without taking it in? the nearest apple store is dallas and i dont wanna spend all the money in gas to go up there, and then see what arm and leg i gotta cut off to get them to fix it.
    should i restore and resync it one more time or should i start saving for a new ipod along with the new computer im needing?

    Try:
    - Reset the iOS device. Nothing will be lost
    Reset iOS device: Hold down the On/Off button and the Home button at the same time for at
    least ten seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    - Reset all settings      
    Go to Settings > General > Reset and tap Reset All Settings.
    All your preferences and settings are reset. Information (such as contacts and calendars) and media (such as songs and videos) aren’t affected.
    - Restore from backup. See:                                 
    iOS: How to back up                             
    - Restore to factory settings/new iOS device.
    If still problem, make an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store since it appears you have a hardware problem.
    Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar          

  • Purchased a new Apple TV and the remote double clicks each time I press the button. It worked fine during set up and for the first two days.  I have since moved it and this problem started. Restarted,reset,unplugged,change remotes, no change.Help please.

    Purchased a new Apple TV and the remote double clicks each time I press the button. It worked fine during set up and for the first two days.  I have since moved it and this problem started. Restarted,reset,unplugged,changed remotes, no change. Latest software update. This is really annoying.  iPhone remote app works just fine.  Any suggestions?

    That's one of the weird things.. it recognizes it maybe 10% of the time. And usually, only after I do the two-button reset. Problem is.. since it won't charge above 2%, anytime I try to do a restore or anything like that using iTunes, my device shuts off and I lose whatever progress I'd made.
    So, an update... after reading through a bunch of similar complaints (there are literally 1000's of them so there's NO WAY this isn't somehow ios7 related, thanks a lot APPLE ) I decided to try a restore in recovery mode. After 3 hours and several disconnections... I ended up having to just set it up as a new iPad, as the restore did nothing. Weirdly though... as I was doing the restore in recovery mode.. I noticed I'd gotten up to a 10% charge.. higher than it's been since September, so after setting it up as a new device, I turned it off and plugged it in using the wall charger. 2 hours later and I was up to 38%. Still not great, as my iPad, before ios7 could've fully charged twice in the amount of time it took for me to now get 28% more of a charge. And that's with a fully cleaned out device.. so that really ***** and I'm now more confused than ever.
    But I'm gonna leave it overnight charging and see what I come up with tomorrow. Sadly, when I paid $600 for it in February, I never expected to have to play "wait and see" with it...

  • Getting an email duplicated and returned to my inbox each time I reply to or compose an email.

    I get an email duplicated and returned to my inbox each time I reply to or compose an email.. I've checked all my settings and don't see where this might be corrected. Please help.

    Is your address in the CC or BCC fields?
    Mail/Preferences/Composing - make sure The automatically CC/BCC isn't checked.

  • I was just wondering when i turn my phone on it flickers between the home screen and the apple icon any ideas how to fix it ??, i was just wondering when i turn my phone on it flickers between the home screen and the apple icon any ideas how to fix it ??

    i was needing someones advice on how to fix my iphone4 when i turn it on it flicks between the home screen and the apple icon

    Try:
    - iOS: Not responding or does not turn on
    - Also try DFU mode after try recovery mode
    How to put iPod touch / iPhone into DFU mode « Karthik's scribblings
    - If not successful and you can't fully turn the iOS device fully off, let the battery fully drain. After charging for an least an hour try the above again.
    - If still not successful that usually indicates a hardware problem and an appointment at the Genius Bar of an Apple store is in order.
      Apple Retail Store - Genius Bar

  • HT1277 why i cannot set up my exchange account into my iphone 4s.  everything that needs to input has been provided right, but error says cannot get email not connected to the srver.where seems to be the problem?pls help.btw,i have an outlook for macbook

    please help me find out the solution to the problem.
    My iphone 4S was not able to fetch mails from the server ( outgoing and incoming)
    I was trying to configure my exchange account and follow all the procedures correctly but am having trouble in sending and receiving mails as the error says " cant get mails cannot connect to the server?  where seems to be the problem?
    Have read from the support services that if you using a Pop3 account into another device which I did ( my email was configured via outlook for mac in my macbook) there might be a lock out problem and cannot get emails on the second device which is my iphone?  ( I want to set up my exchange account to my iphone so wherever and whenever i go i cant still access to my email easily. Please help.

    No one seems to be hearing what Big Q is saying.
    He can pair his iPhone to his Macbook, but cannot CONNECT. He's NOT asking for alternative solutions, like Wi Fi.
    I am able to both pair and connect my one one Macbook to my other one, but I can only pair but not connect my iPhone or iPad to either Macbook. So I have the same problem. But I can pair and connect my Macbooks to other Bluetooth devices, like my ancient Nokia cellfone, or my Bluetooth HP printer.
    It's irrelavent that I can instead use a direct USB cable or Wi Fi between my Macbooks and my iPhone/iPad - why can't I use Bluetooth? If Apple does not allow Bluetooth between it's Macbooks and other Mac devices, then why have Bluetooth at all? Does my iPhone have Bluetooth only so that I can pair and connect to my my non Apple mobile handsfree car kit, or communicate easily with the dreaded Apple enemy Samsung, or what?
    Make no mistake , I am a diehard Apple fan, but this Bluetooth non compatibility issue appears shortsighted and seemingly pointless. Why does Apple not just say why they created the non compatibility, or have a message on the Bluetooth setup programme which simply and clearly says "don't bother wasting hours of your time trying to pair and connect your iPhone to your Macbook, because we don't allow that anymore, reason being that............"?
    As a first time user of this Forum I am surprised at the intolerant and highhanded tone of some of the replies  to what is a legitimate question, that is obviously plagueing many, many other Apple users.

  • HT5372 The icloud message appears on my ipad screen when i turn it on. I cannot get rid of it and the screen is frozen. It will not respond to anything. I cannot even turn the ipod off completely.

    I am having trouble with my ipad. When I turn it on the message that I have not backed up my iphone appears on the screen. I cannot get rid of it or acces anything. The screen is frozen. I cannot even turn it off.

    Hello Juno2162,
    Thank you for providing the details of the issue you are experiencing with your iPad.  I recommend following steps in the tutorial below to address an issue like this.  I think the step to reset your iPad may be particularly useful in this scenario:
    To reset iPad, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button and the Home button at the same time for at least 10 seconds, until the Apple logo appears.
    You can find the full tutorial here:
    Frozen or unresponsive iPad
    https://www.apple.com/support/ipad/assistant/ipad/
    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities.
    Best,
    Sheila M.

  • Despite trying troubleshooting tips I just cannot get Firefox to connect to Facebook or YouTube at peak times ! The connection times out every time. please help as I am a novice at this.

    For about the last 3 weeks - since I think I updated Firefox, my laptop just will not connect to Facebook or YouTube. A couple of friends who know more about computers than me have tried to clear caches and cookies, and have tried the other trouble shooting tips, but to no avail. My son cannot connect on his I-Pod, and a friend cannot on his mobile either. Yet there does not appear to be a problem with my broadband connection, and it does sometimes connect in the very early morning, albeit slowly. I have 2 very disgruntled children who cannot talk to their friends and I cannot keep in touch with family etc.

    Hi judy. I feel your frustration and anger. I had placed an order with B&N and got billed twice. I called them and i let the rep know i had just checked my acct and saw i've been billed twice. The rep checked and sure enough their records showed i was billed twice.
    Then the rep apologized, which is always cool for a corp to do, and i was told that the money would be credited back to my card within 3 to 5 business days. And sure enough that's what happened.
    Why Verizon can't do the same thing is...

  • I cannot get new download , ios5, for my original ipad. Each time I try it just keeps backing up the ipad.  It is almost as though itunes freezes.

    I cannot get the IOS5 ipad update onto my oringinal ipad. Each time I try, I get a "backing up ipad" this goes on for about 8-12 hours.  I have tried for 4 nights to get this update on my ipad with no luck. I have reinstalled itunes and downloaded the the new update several times, as well as rebooting my computer, (which runs windows). It appears that Itunes freezes.  When I cancel the update I cannot get into the  device icon (ipad icon) ti change the settings Help!

    my update only took 30-45mins..
    check this out if you still having trouble updating whislt hanging during the process..
    https://discussions.apple.com/message/16338741#16338741
    REP/Like it up!!

  • Hotspot problems. Cannot get computer to connect all the time - any help?

    I use hotspot to connect my pc. Sometimes it shows as a poor signal. Any suggestions?  I live in the country so have limited options.

    may be this will help
    http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=1706105

  • After upgrading to Lion, system no longer finds my WiFi connection and has to be selected each time.

    Well, the title just about tells it all! It can find the network connection, it just won't choose it automatically as it did under Snow Leopard. Any suggestions? Cheers

    There have been hundreds of posts re: this issue. I suggest you begin browsing through them starting with those you should find over on the right side of this page.

  • Updating firmware when I can't get an internet connection through the router

    I am trying to update the firmware for WRT54G V8, but some of the instructions indicate I need to have the router connected and be connected to the internet.  I cannot get an internet connection through the router.  Can I upgrade firmware without being connected to the internet through the router.  (I have had this router for about a year and a half with no problems until now.)

    Yes, you can upgrade the firmware without an Internet connection.
    To upgrade the firmware, first download the new firmware into a computer that you can wire to your router.
    Next, power down your entire network.
    Then wire the computer to a LAN port on the router.
    Disconnect all other wires from the router.
    Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
    Power up your computer.
    Login to the router, and do the firmware upgrade  (it will likely take several minutes).
    Power down your entire network.
    Next you need to reset the router to factory defaults.
    To reset your router to factory defaults, use the following procedure:
    1) Power down all computers, the router, and the modem, and unplug them from the wall.
    2) Disconnect all wires from the router.
    3) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
    4) Press and hold the reset button for 30 seconds, then release it, then let the router reset and reboot (2-3 minutes).
    5) Power down the router.
    6) Connect one computer by wire to port 1 on the router (NOT to the internet port).
    7) Power up the router and allow it to fully boot (1-2 minutes).
    8) Power up the computer (if the computer has a wireless card, make sure it is off).
    9) Try to ping the router. To do this, click the "Start" button > All Programs > Accessories > Command Prompt. A black DOS box will appear. Enter the following: "ping 192.168.1.1" (no quotes), and hit the Enter key. You will see 3 or 4 lines that start either with "Reply from ... " or "Request timed out." If you see "Reply from ...", your computer has found your router.
    10) Open your browser and point it to 192.168.1.1. This will take you to your router's login page. Leave the user name blank, and in the password field, enter "admin" (with no quotes). This will take you to your router setup page. Note the version number of your firmware (usually listed near upper right corner of screen). Exit your browser.
    If you get this far without problems, try the setup disk (or setup the router manually, if you prefer), and see if you can get your router setup and working.
    If you cannot get "Reply from ..." in step 9 above, your router is likely dead. Report back with this problem
    If you get a reply in step 9, but cannot complete step 10, then either your router is dead or the firmware is corrupt. Report back with this problem.
    If you need additional help, please state your ISP, the make and model of your modem, your router's firmware version, and the results of steps 9 and 10. Also, if you get any error messages, copy them exactly and report back.
    Please let me know how things turn out for you.

  • Cannot get a home page on my iPad!

    I have gone through setup for iPad (twice). My email has been verified and I was able to sign up for the discussions, but I cannot get a home page on the iPad.  I also cannot get my serial number to contact support.  This is my first experience with an Apple product and I am very frustrated.  I'm writing this from my PC. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

    mtsue wrote:
    but I cannot get a home page on the iPad.
    Not sure what you mean by that. If you mean set a Starting page for Safari, then you can't. Safari will open up on the last page you browsed. If you close all tabs before exiting, it will jsut open to the gray screen. From there you can search using the google search at the top left of the address bar, or simply enter an address in the address bar.
    mtsue wrote:
      I also cannot get my serial number to contact support. 
    This can be easily obtained by flipping the iPad over and looking at the fine text at the bottom of the backside.
    The Serial number is printed there.
    Alternatively going into Settings->Geneal->About will have the serial number in the list of things about the iPad.
    If you are finding it difficult to navigate around the iPad, perhaps setting up an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store may be usefull. As they have Usage classes you can take.

  • Cannot get a home network functioning with new bth...

    As a relatively new BT infinity customer I simply cannot get a home network up and running...
    I have one PC which is hard-wired into the router and two laptops, all running windows 7.  I have discovered from this forum that BThomehubs don't like Windows own homegroup utility so I need to ensure that all devices are on the same workgroup.  OK, done.
    Every sharing option is checked and even my printer properties are slected to share all.  The printer is wired via USB into the main PC.  I can 'see' my laptops from the PC and vice versa through windoes explorer but can only access the laptops from the PC, not the other way around which is a pain for transferring files (one of the key reasons for haveing the network in the first place!)
    My printer is an Epson all in one PX650 which worked quite happily when I was a Sky Boradband customer from all devices.  Now I can't even see it or seemingly add it to the network... in fact I'm not even sure I have a network in the truest sense.  This is too hard BT when your competitors made it so simple.
    Any thoughts will be much appreciated...

    mtsue wrote:
    but I cannot get a home page on the iPad.
    Not sure what you mean by that. If you mean set a Starting page for Safari, then you can't. Safari will open up on the last page you browsed. If you close all tabs before exiting, it will jsut open to the gray screen. From there you can search using the google search at the top left of the address bar, or simply enter an address in the address bar.
    mtsue wrote:
      I also cannot get my serial number to contact support. 
    This can be easily obtained by flipping the iPad over and looking at the fine text at the bottom of the backside.
    The Serial number is printed there.
    Alternatively going into Settings->Geneal->About will have the serial number in the list of things about the iPad.
    If you are finding it difficult to navigate around the iPad, perhaps setting up an appointment at the Genius Bar of your local Apple Store may be usefull. As they have Usage classes you can take.

Maybe you are looking for