No sounds through the external speaker (except ringtones)

I have seen this in a couple of places but the only suggestion is to put the ear phone jack in and out, I have done this about 100 times now but still no solution.
My phone isn't making any sounds when I receive text messages, or in apps etc (however it does when the phone rings). It's as if it doesn't realise there aren't any headphones in. So now I can't watch any of the videos etc on there.
Any help? (other than put the headphones in and out)
Cheers

try to clean dock connector and audio jack with alcohol usin soft tuth brush.

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