IPhone external speaker problem

My 3g phone continues to cut out (sound). The ringer won't ring, no sound at all, then it will come back... Tried rebooting/resetting and nothing works. Anyone else have this trouble?

You could also try a restore in iTunes, but it sounds (no pun intended) like a hardware problem, so I'd recommend a visit to an Apple Store or a call to AppleCare.

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    My Iphone 3GS external speaker will not work. I have tried cleaning the headjack port many times and did not help. I have even went as far as replacing the speaker assembly itself and it still is inoperative. When I unplug the headphones, the volume goes down on the screen as if it recognizes the release of the headphones, but the speaker will not work on the phone or as an ipod. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

    This is more specific and perhaps smaller issue than those centered on the headphone jack (probably not involved in this case). Rather than having only external audio problems, the base port/connector part of handset is central in this issue - giving the nearly constant "not made to work with iPhone" airplane mode dialog box. (Always on power up, and frequently at all times unless in the charger stand specifically.)
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    brod(d)ers wrote:
    I had this exact problem - but the headphone plugin/remove thing just wasn't working at all for me! So i looked into other issues that would cause it and why the headphone thing is working for some people.
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    Assuming all your settings are correct:
    1. Try doing a hard reset:
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    Message was edited by: akchang

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  • IPhone 5 speaker problem

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    Take it into any Apple Store in the US and let them have a look at it.

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    All iphones have one and only one speaker at the bottom.  The other is a mic.
    If the headphones are effected, then try a different set.

  • IPhone 5 speaker problems

    When I call someone I have to put I on speaker so they can hear me I'm not surprised by this I have had two iPhones in the past two years with the same problem smh...

    Assuming all your settings are correct:
    1. Try doing a hard reset:
    Press and hold both the Home button and the Sleep/wake button simultaneously for about 15 seconds and release when the Apple logo appears.
    2. If that doesn't solve the issue, backup the device and restore it as new.
    In that case, use: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4137
    NB: set up as a NEW device because a software issue will be in the backup. If the issue persists after restoring as new, you should offer the device for service.
    If you get specific error messages/codes in iTunes when updating/restoring, check this: http://support.apple.com/kb/ts3694 for causes and solutions
    Good luck
    Stijn

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    Sorry mate didn't make it clear enough. how could i fix this problem?

  • External speaker problems.

    So, i'm having trouble with my external speakers playing music. When my headphones are in, it plays the music and the volume slide bar shows up, but as soon as i take those out, it stops the music and the bar disappears. It won't play the music. Also, if you move the jack of the headphones just a tiny bit, the music stops and it acts as if I'd taken the headphones out. I don't know what's going on. I have the latest update available. Thanks.

    Could be foreign debris in the port. Try blowing it out or using a vacuum and suck out the port. Or the switch inside the port maybe stuck. Try quickly plugging and unplugging the jack about 12 times? Any improvement? And it's normal for the music to stop when you disconnect the headphones. There could be a short in the port or headphones are damaged shorting out, Does it continue if you try a different pair of headphones? If it does you may need to replace the headphone port. Hope this helps, Good luck.

  • IPhone 4 Speaker problems

    Recently, I've noticed that my speakers fails to play sound. The clicking sound when you tap letters and numbers are gone and music will also be quiet. The weird things is that my ringtone plays when I get called. Please help me.

    Hi there,
    I would recommend taking a look at some of the troubleshooting found in the article below.
    iPhone: Can't hear through the receiver or speakers
    http://support.apple.com/kb/ts1630
    Hope that helps,
    Griff W.

  • Iphone 4s speaker problem

    I have purchase my IPhone 4s from abu dhabi, after 2 months my speakers stop working i went to so many outlets they were saying if you have purchase from etisalat or du they will claim your iphone 4s if it is like that then why apple were selling it to all product to all local markets.
    Why these people were saying you can't claim your iphone to anywhere in abu dhabi to local market.
    If you have purchase Iphone from etisalat or Du then only you can claim.
    Can anyone help me in that

    Hi,
    I have an iphone 3gs so i dont know if yours will have a different set up up-its just a shot in the dark but if you go into settings-general scroll down to accessability-there is a slider for audio,this might help!
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