My Macbook only recognizes Apple Earbuds.... no generic headphones. Help?

My 2010 Macbook has stopped working for almost all types of audio inputs. The exception is my Apple Earbuds. It will not recognize any generic headphones or my 1/8 inch to RCA cables as even being plugged in. Whenever I plug in my generic headphones the audio source quickly flashes from "Internal Speakers to "Digital Output" instead of "Headphones". Then it causes my computer to freeze... But Apple earbuds are FINE. No problems. I think maybe it has something to do with the earbuds having an extra band along the metal part for the microphone... but I am not sure. HELP!

Thanks people I finally got around to like updating the software and I thought that would help, but it didn't long story short I sent it in yesterday ... I hope I get it soon ..
THANKS FOR ANSWERING ...=]

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I have a small problem with the iMessage. My phone only recognize and auto detect the apple ID but not the phone number who are available for iMessage. Does anyone experienced the same problem?
These print screen below is 2 examples from my contact who actually available for the iMessage with their phone number.

i think i have found a fix for this its worked for me so its worth a try. You will need the other persons phone to do this.
1) Delete the contact from your phone.
2) On your phone go to Settings > Messages then tap receive at, it it has your Apple ID e-mail address at the top tap that and sign out this will remove your e-mail address from iMessage leaving just your phone number.
3) Go back to Message settings turn off iMessage.
4) Turn off your phone and back on.
5) Go back to Settings > Messages and turn back on iMessage it will then reactivate iMessage
Now for your friends phone
1) Go to yourself on your friends contact list and remove your e-mail address if they have it saved.
2) Go to Settings > Messages then tap receive at, if it has their Apple ID e-mail address at the top tap that and sign out removing their e-mail address.
3) Go back to Message settings turn off iMessage.
4) Turn off their phone and turn it back on
5) Go back to Settings > Messages and turn back on iMessage
once reactivated on both phones follow these steps.
1) Send a message from your friends phone to yours
2) On your phone the message should come through and will have your friends mobile number at the top
3) Reply to your friends message.
4) Save your friends phone number as a contact again leaving the the country code (i.e UK country code +44)
5) Delete the message between you and your friend on your phone then compose a new message and and select your friends number and it should automatically send as a iMessage send the message then go back to your contacts remove the Country code from the number and from there on then the iMessage will detect that persons phone number as a iMessage compatible device.
This has worked for me and 3 other of my friends who where having the same problem with a number of their contacts, it seems the error is more to do with your friends phone, when activating iMessage for the first time it automatically defaults to the Apple ID and in some cases causing the phone number not to register correctly with the Apple servers this step by step removes the e-mail and reactivates nothing but the phone number with the iMessage servers.
Hope This Helps.

Hard Drive Crashed, Photos only on Apple TV 1st gen. Help!!!!!!!

I have installed the patchstick creator from http://code.google.com/p/atvusb-creator/. I also have Cyberduck. I have connected to my Apple TV via Terminal on SSH and on Cyberduck with the protocol SFTP. However in the Pictures folder there are no photos!!!! But on Apple TV it says there are 3000. Please Help!!
Here It shows all of the things I used for SFTP
But the Pictures folder does not have anything in it! On the Apple TV it shows I have 3000.
When I try and connect to the Apple TV via FTP I use all the same names as I did in SFTP
But It shows this error!!! Please Help me!!!

There are a couple of posibilities.
Make sure the tick box next to the individual episodes are checked in the TV Show section (not the AppleTV device section).
Your itunes database may be corrupted and tripping over in some way. Unlikely if you can transfer to iPhone.
Could you have deleted/moved the files using Finder and itunes still thinks they're there but can't find them? Unlikely if you can transfer to iPhone.
iTunes may for some reason be thinking these files are not compatible with AppleTV 1 - possible if there's been some change to the way iTunes assesses suitability for AppleTV.
iTunes is failing to sync with AppleTV due to a network issue.
Personally, I would try both the following:
1 - Ensure you have a backup of the TV Shows outside of iTunes. Delete the TV Shows from iTunes. Re-add them from the backup. Try again.
2 - Create a new test user account, configure AppleTV for sharing/streaming only under AppleTV's Computers menu for this iTunes. Add the problem files to the new user iTunes account, do they work from there?
AC

First time on this apple community and my question is .... It's saying 'my iphone is synced with another iTunes Library' ..... and it cant be as I only have this 1 computer and only 1 apple device, please can someone help? 25 Jan @ 17.01

Plawexki wrote:
... do you know if the contacts, photos, messages etc will be wiped?
Yes... Everything will be Wiped and Replaced with what is currently on Your Mac.
SYNCING with iTunes
See here > http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1386
From Here > http://www.apple.com/support/iphone/syncing/
You may find this information of interest...
Have a read here...
https://discussions.apple.com/message/18409815?ac_cid=ha
And See Here...
How to Use Multiple iDevices with One Computer

My pc only recognizes my Sony Tv as Generic monitor...

So, I got this desktop from a relative and everything worked at the time, sound and all. But it was still filled with stuff I didn't want to uninstall, So I decided to reset it using the System Rcovery tool ( through: At Boot>F11>System Recovery ...)
During the process, a window popped up saying I should unplug everything from the pc. The only things connected throughout the whole process werer my wireless mouse, wired keyboard, and my Sony Tv.
I'm scared that the computer did something to my tv because at the time, the pc WAS reading the monitor as "Sony Tv", as it should have. But now, after the Recovery, it will only recognize the tv as
"Generic Non-PnP Monitor on Standard VGA Graphics Adapter."
and now it won't recognize the speakers built in the monitor. I Also have new Resolution options that actually fit the bounderies ofthe screen without killing the quality, but it means nothing to me without the sound. I unplugged the HDMI Cable and put it into my xbox 360 and it still functions normally, Sound and all.
Please help me, Forums. You're my only hope.
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Hello @Lyko,
I understand that your computer is showing your Sony TV as a PnP device and it has no sound. I would be happy to assist you, but first I would encourage you to post your product number for your computer. I am linking an HP Support document below that will show you how to find your product number. As with this I can provide you with accurate information.
How Do I Find My Model Number or Product Number?
In the meantime you can try using the HP Support document: Connecting a TV or Monitor to your Windows 7 PC using HDMI, which will ensure that you have it set up correctly.
Please re-post with the requested information and I would be happy to provide you with assistance. Thank you for posting on the HP Forums. Have a great day!
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TS1538 Trying to restore ipad 2 itunes recognizes ipad message is "waiting for ipad..." Ipad only shows apple logo.

Ipad 2 will not turn or restore. itunes recognizes ipad is in recovery/restore mode and is trying to restore ipad. Itunes has "waiting for ipad..." in the progress bar. Ipad only has apple logo on screen.
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Unable to Update or Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808

I have 8 gb on my macbook pro, but it sometimes only recognizes 4 gb. Whats going on?

I have 8 gb on my macbook pro, but it sometimes only recognizes one of the banks and thus only 4 gb. I was about to open my Macbook Pro mid 2010 2.66 up but it went back up to 8 gb of ram.
I also noticed that the macbook would go to sleep and not wake up again, sometimes. Not sure if this is related.
I did the usual, resetting the PRAM and the other thing with "shift control option." It didn't work and kept on saying 4 gb.
I woke up this morning ready to break open the mac when it read 8 gb. Great! But the **** is going on. Is that memory slot loose?
My google search and search through these forums were useless, no solutions. One guy tried changing his memory into the two banks, no difference. Sometimes it recognizes bank 1 sometimes it doesn't. Another put his ram in another computer, it's not the ram. Someone suggested the motherboard, then someone said "no way" for some arcane reason.
The only solution that seamed viable was going back to snow leopard, the last great OS. Im on mountain lion, not to shabby, but no leopard.
Problem is that I am out of warranty.
Any suggestion would be helpful.

why don't you try this:
open the back of your Macbook - if you're technically capable...
take the ram out, clean it up with a pencil eraser - blow it out - put them back in, slowly and in a slight angle until they lock into place - make sure they are seated correctly...
restart your macbook - if the same bank is still not detecting - then the issue is your RAM slot...
good luck

I am trying to upgrade my macbook pro to os x mavericks, but it has been on the reboot process for more than 2 hours. There is only the apple logo with the spinning ball thing. What should I do?

I am trying to upgrade my macbook pro to os x mavericks， but it has been on the reboot process for more than 2 hours. There is only the apple logo with the spinning ball thing. What should I do?

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Airplay mirroring between my MacBook Pro and Apple TV (1080p one) has always worked fine until now. I only sometimes get video but usually just audio. Has anyone experienced the same issue?

When using Airplay mirroring between macbook pro and apple tv I cannot see video, only hear the audio. Worked fine before. Any suggestions on what the problem could be?

I have the exact same problem. The picture is very slow, incredibly pixelated... and renders my apple tv virtually useless until this problem gets resolved. I currently have an apple tv 3, ipad retina, iphone 4s, and a 2011 macbook air. I use the apple tv almost exclusively for mirrored content. And this is definitely causing quite a problem for me.
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I bought a used macbook pro from a friend. Software updates are available, but when I try to update, the computer asks for apple id and will only accept the former owner´s. How can I connect my macbook to my apple id?

I bought a used macbook pro from a friend. Software updates are available, but when I try to update, the computer asks for apple id and will only accept the former owner´s. How can I connect my macbook to my apple id?

The first thing you should do after acquiring a used computer is to erase the internal drive and install a clean copy of OS X. How you do that depends on the model. Look it up on this page to see what version was originally installed.
If the machine shipped with OS X 10.4 or 10.5, you need a boxed and shrink-wrapped retail Snow Leopard installation disc, which you can get from the Apple Store or a reputable reseller — not from eBay or anything of the kind.
If the machine shipped with OS X 10.6, you need the gray installation discs that came with it. If you don't have the discs, order replacements from Apple. A retail disc, or the gray discs from another model, will not work.
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HT3669 HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Version 3.2.1 does not work on iMac 20-inch, Mid 2007. Only recognizes scanner not USB printer.

HP ENVY 4500 e-All-in-One Version 3.2.1 does not work on iMac 20-inch, Mid 2007. Only recognizes scanner not USB printer.
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How can I make this printer work on my iMac?
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Welcome to Apple Support Communities!
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