IPod headphones controls busted?

Hey, I own an iPod Shuffle 3rd generation. It's the one that needs the Apple headphones with the controls. My headphones controls are busted. I can still hear the music smoothly, but without the controls, I can't change the volume or the songs. I'm stuck with it playing song after song with no control over the volume and the song. I hear that the Apple headphones with controls are quite expensive so I'm not so keen to buy a new one just yet. Is there any way to fix the controls? I mean, it's perfectly okay if you just want a pair of headphones, but you know the 3rd generation Shuffle. It needs the ones with controls. If it's any help, the iPod Shuffle itself does a weird thing when I turn it on. The indicator light goes green for about three seconds before blinking orange three times and goes black. That's never happened before when the headphones were still functioning. They always go green for about a second before going black. Please help me.

the problem is that Apple will not send me the replacement earbuds to my address. I live on base in Japan and I have an APO address. Apple doesn't ship to APO addresses so I can't get a replacement.
on a side note. I tried tying a knot into the wire near the earbud, at the connection, and in the middle in a few places and the static is still there. I tried the earbuds in my laptop and they are still staticy. I tried a different set of headphones that work on my laptop and they work fine on the iPod.

Similar Messages

Since updating to software 5.01 bluetooth headphone controls do not work

Rocketfish headphone controls do not work since updating to software 5.0.1. Headphones pair and can only be used for listening.

I have similar problems with nokia bluetooth stereo headset bh-503 and Ipod 4/ iOS 5.0.1. it is not working at all, the ipod can't recognize the headphones. There is any solution in this version or in some future? Thanks

Ipod Volume Control

I have set the Max volume on my IPOD. The problem is I can no longer lower the volume when a song is actually playing like I used to be able to??? Don't know why this would be happening now?? If I go to turn the wheel and lower the volume when a song is playing the volume bar doesn't show up???

Apparently, all but the Apple Universal dock uses the "line out" from the iPod to the audio out on the dock. This is a constant level output (like the one from you CD player, e.g.) and is not affected by the iPod volume control. The Universal Dock, it would seem, pipes the headphone output to the dock's audio out socket so the volume control does work. This was most likely done to allow for the use of the Apple remote control. Also, this makes the socket on the universal dock the same as the headphone jack on the iPod and allows you to also use the dock's audio socket for video exactly as it functions with the 5G iPod headphone jack.
Anyway, your dock appears to be functioning as it should.

Without a receipt, but with a bank statement, will I be able to get a free replacement on my broken iPod headphones, bought only two months ago?

Hi,
I bought a new pair of iPod headphones just over two months ago from an HMV store, and in the last few days, one of the headphones has stopped working altogether. Unfortunately, I no longer have the receipt for the headphones, but I do have the information booklet, the one year warranty statement and a bank statement showing the transaction of when I purchased the headphones. Am I still able to get a refund or replacement for my headphones, as the damage was not my fault, just a technical fault?
Thanking you in advance,
Natasha

Am I still able to get a refund or replacement for my headphones, as the damage was not my fault, just a technical fault?
Yes. Make a trip to your local Apple Store and show them what is going on. Since the headset is still under a year old, they should swap it out for you at no cost. Unless for some reason they deem the issue the result of misuse or abuse, but that doesn't sound like the case here.
B-rock

My Ipad 2 external speakers does not work and headphones has popping sound. This all occured at the same time as my Iphone and Ipod headphones only played mono (no, the "mono" option is not on). How can there be audio issue for all these devices?

My IPad 2 external speaker does not work and the original headphones have popping sound when used. This all occurred at the same time as my IPhone and IPod headphones only plays mono (and no, the "mono" option is not on) with the original headphones, as well as, other headphones tested. How can there be audio issue for all these devices at the same time?
As you may have noted from the list of Apple devices I own, I believed in the Apple and the products it was producing; but it is hard to believe from my experience and the other voices within the Apple Community that we are all experiencing the same hardware issues. Especially since I recently, I upgraded to an IPhone 4g (no, my faith in IPhone 5 series is very little) and is experiencing the same audio problem as described above. So now, I am off to the Apple store again to be told that it’s a hardware problem on new IPhone. Really? Apple, what happen to the pride in the product you were producing?

Everyone does things a little differently. I love to "jam " along with iTunes ( or old Lp's) . Always have. That's where/how I've learned to play .
I'm sure leonieDF is giving a proper way to jam along on a keyboard with an iTune. He blows my mind all the time with what he knows. Nuff respects to him !
What I do is make a GB project I call "Jam With". I'll make several new tracks that are blank. Just has a few instruments named in the blank tracks. You can change those per song ...
Because I'm not concerned about changing the pitch / key.... of the iTune or the tempo ... I can simply play along with it.
Peace,
P. Dreadie

IPod headphone-jack no longer making connection

The headphone-jack connection is worn-out. I've tried using 3 different headphones with the same male specifications and music was still audible from the iPod and not through any of the headphones. Thus, I am sure that the iPod headphone-jack is malfunctioning. It was purchased about a year ago, but it only has a one year warranty and I no longer have the receipt.
Any suggestions? It would be much appreciated.

jenrss wrote:
The headphone-jack connection is worn-out. I've tried using 3 different headphones with the same male specifications and music was still audible from the iPod and not through any of the headphones. Thus, I am sure that the iPod headphone-jack is malfunctioning. It was purchased about a year ago, but it only has a one year warranty and I no longer have the receipt.
Any suggestions? It would be much appreciated.
The earphones must be pushed very hard into the iPod. So hard, that the white part of the plug must touch the iPod in order for the external speakers to turn off. You will hear a click.
If you do a forum search, you will find this same solution. If it does not work, you will need to take your iPod to an apple store or call the Apple iPod tech support if still under warranty or you have Apple Care. You may have a hardware problem.

My ipod headphone jack is only allowing sound in one headphone. i tried multiple headphones to make sure it wasn't the headphone but the jack itself. i have a ipod video 5th generation.

My ipod headphone jack is only allowing sound in one headphone. i tried multiple headphones to make sure it wasn't the headphone but the jack itself. i have a ipod video 5th generation.

Had you brought the same pair of headphones to the Apple Store with you and they worked there? If you hadn't, the wire or plug on those headphones may have failed. Try a different pair if you can and see if those work.
Hope this helps

Question about the new apple ipod headphones

Apple is selling a new set of apple branded earbud headphones on their website, which are supposed to replace the old ipod headphones.
I want to know if the jacks on the new headphones are shaped the same as the jacks on the old headphones.
I have an ipod case that will only accept headphone jacks that are the same shape as the original ipod headphones, and I want to buy new headphones.
So does anyone have the new headphones? Can you tell me if the jack is straight like the old headphones?

The Apple TV 2 can be programmed to turn itself off after 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, 5 hours, 10 hours or even never.
Prior to writing this e-mail I tested Airplay from iTunes to the Apple TV*. I played a single song (3 minutes) through Airplay and after 15 minutes of inactivity the Apple TV turned itself off.
*Prior to streaming music or accessing other content you have to turn Apple TV on with the provided bluetooth remote. This is a major inconvenience when your Apple TV is several rooms away. Apple needs to enable wake-on-lan support.

Headphones controls wont work after upgrading to ios5?

Headphones controls wont work after upgrading to ios5, has anyone solved this problem?

ajkula66 wrote:
Secondly, what is the 7-character model number of your T40 so we can point you to correct wireless drivers..237?-???
Goo00oogle, you forgot the other 3 digits
Andy ______________________________________
Please remember to come back and mark the post that you feel solved your question as the solution, it earns the member + points
Did you find a post helpfull? You can thank the member by clicking on the star to the left awarding them Kudos Please add your type, model number and OS to your signature, it helps to help you. Forum Search Option T430 2347-G7U W8 x64, Yoga 10 HD+, Tablet 1838-2BG, T61p 6460-67G W7 x64, T43p 2668-G2G XP, T23 2647-9LG XP, plus a few more. FYI Unsolicited Personal Messages will be ignored.
Deutsche Community Comunidad en Español English Community Русскоязычное Сообщество
PepperonI blog

Problems with playback through iPod headphones

I've had an issue when I plug in my supplied iPod headphones that the audio playback is muted and the vocals unclear. I checked the headphones on my Mac and when plugged all the way in...same result. Any suggestions short of returning them?
PowerBook G4, iPhone Mac OS X (10.4.10)

Thanks for responding.
Yes I'm using iTunes to rip the CDs.
I've tried ripping some songs to AAC 256 kbps without VBR, AAC 128 kbps without VBR, MP3 256 kbps with VBR, MP3 256 kbps without VBR and MP3 128 kbps without VBR. Same problem. Songs play fine on computer when played out of iTunes. Put songs on Shuffle and some will play and other will partially play before skipping to the next song.
The same songs ripped to AAC 256 kbps with VBR played just fine on my first generation 1GB Shuffle. On the new 2GB Shuffle they don't. I wasn't worried when the 2GB Shuffle I bought had a problem I thought it was just a case of one bad apple in the bunch (no pun intended). Now that I've gotten the replacement 2GB Shuffle and it has the same problem I'm left wondering if there's not a problem with them in general.

Possible fix to iPod voice control flakiness

If your 3GS iPod Voice Control is always matching whatever you say to the same incorrect artists or albums (probably the first few in the alphabet, and just the albums by them.) or is giving you "No Match Found" for everything, do this:
On the computer you sync your iPhone with:
- Close iTunes
- find the folder containing your iTunes library file.
- Move or delete the *iTunes Library Extras* (.itdb) file, +not your actual library+
- launch iTunes
- go to Store -> Update Genius. (or turn Genius on if it's off.)
- Wait until it's done (will take a while if you have a large library) and then sync your iPhone.
- After syncing, power the phone off and on again.

Same here. Voice control works fine for requesting it to call people and dial numbers. It used to work fine for the ipod but one day just stopped. I went to my apple centre and they suggested it's a software issue (which would make sense) and to wait for the 3.1 release and hope this fixes it. If not go back in to see them. So here's hoping. Roll on September.

IPod headphones aren't working and i have no creditcard for warranty

Hello, I have ipod video which 1 month has warranty, but my iPod headphones aren't working. If I want have them announced by apple must I to my creditcard number motivate, but I have no creditcard. What do I have do?

I don't think there is any alternative to this. Apple introduced this measure some time ago in response (I think) to the number of people who were requesting replacement headphones when there was nothing faulty with the original ones.

IPod Headphones won't stay in

Well like if I am just sitting in the car or taking a walk the headphones stay in my head perfectly fine.
But, if I run/jog or ride my bike with my iPod on the headphones NEVER stay in. Like they fall out and are never "sturdy". It's like they bob around in my ears and then fall out.
So is there a certain way I need to put them in, or should I get new headphones?
P.S. I am using the iPod headphones that came with the Fifth Generation iPod Video.

grekgator,
I don't think it's anything to do with the way you're putting them in. Other people have expressed that the standard earbuds don't stay in or don't "feel" secure in certain situations. I personally don't use mine while jogging, and I don't really have any problems with them. I think everyone is different, and ears can certainly be shaped differently...at least I think so. I would suggest finding a pair that feel comfortable and secure for you. I believe it would be worth the added expense.

With new os 5.1 for iPhone, the headphone controls doesn't work

i've noticed that with new release of os 5.1, the headphone controls doesn't work. no volumes controls neither the central control.
with ipad the same headphones works well.

I'm having the same issue, but without having upgraded to iOS 6.1 - it just started out of the blue last night.
Timeline:
It suddenly heated up, I turned it off. Battery at 87%
After maybe 45 minutes, I turned it on again. Battery at 45%. It would not charge at this point.
I tried MANY things, including turning off WiFi, mobile data, location services, Gmail sync (though not Exchange sync, which had given no problems before. I'd recently changed some Gmail settings, so I reverted them).
I tried to restore, but my crappy internet was unable to download the iOS 6.1 file.
I looked it up on the internet and performed a hard reset, after which the phone began to charge, to my delight.
I charged it to nearly full (92%) then lay in bed using Twitter and iBooks for some time, after which battery was at 65%.
After sleeping for around 7 hours, the battery lies dead. Attempts to charge it (both from the wall adapter, which is a standard India 220V charger, and from my laptop) are making it flash the Apple logo for around 4 seconds before the screen turns off; this repeats ad infinitum.
What do? The nearest Apple Store is three hours away and I have exams on; can't get away before Saturday at the earliest, so I'd like to have some use out of the phone in the near future.

Very Frustrated: iPod Headphones continue to break

I'm very frustrated because over the past three years I've had to buy three pairs of iPod headphones, and all have experienced the exact same problem after about a year: for some reason, the audio from one earbud (this most recent time it was the right, but I can't remember whether it was the same one the other two times) will become barely audible, so it sounds like the sound is coming from very far away. This leaves me essentially with only one earbud working, which is very frustrating... and it is all the more frustrating because after it happened today it is now the third time it has happened to me, and this set of headphones only lasted about a year.
So, I have a few questions:
1) Is this a problem anyone else has experienced with their iPod headphones? If so, is it fixable?
2) Given the amount of times this has happened to me, I'm sort of sick of having to plunk down the money for a new set of headphones every year... is there any Apple refund program or something for things like this that are obviously not working? Are they aware of this problem?
3) Does anyone know of other, possibly better earbud type headphones? To be honest and fair, I love Apple and all their products, and love their headphones, but if I have to keep investing in a new pair yearly I may want to buy some that last longer.
4) If no one else has experienced or has heard of this problem, what might I be doing that is causing it? I do take good care of my headphones and don't do anything stupid like put them in water or anything like that.
Thanks for any help... like I said, this is the only problem I've had with any Apple product in a long time, so I'd just like to see what is going on and what I can do about it. Thanks.

If your original iPod headphones broke within the 1 year warranty you should have had them replaced via the warranty. You could have done this by calling AppleCare, using the online repair assistant (you use the serial number of your iPod), or making a Genius Bar appointment at an Apple Store.
Since you did not do this, and the replacement pair you purchased (Apple I assume) are more than a year old, you will have to buy another set. In all the iPods I have ever had (and it is many) I have never used the Apple earbuds but have used a number of different brands. The only set I've ever used was the ones with the 3rd Generation Shuffle, and only until I could get an adaptor and go back to my Ultimate Ears. I've also used Bang & Olufsen earbuds (my sister and brother-in-law still use them) and many people love the Sony's, Vibe and Etymotic. I'd do some research into these and decide which ones look good to you and fit your price range.
To protect your headphones be careful with inserting/removing the plug and do no wrap them around the iPod.

IPod headphones controls busted?

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for