Phone thinks headphones are always in?

I've been having this problem with my iphone where it thinks I have headphones plugged in, but I don't.
I haven't been able to narrow down an exact pattern, but I tend to use my iphone as an ipod frequently.
It's also difficult to get the phone to realize the headphones aren't there. Sometimes I need to put the headphones in, and take them out. Sometimes I need to put them in, play a song and take them out. The rest of the time I'll have to power cycle the phone.
I keep missing calls! Please Help!!!

If it is determined at the Store that your iPhone needs to be exchanged under warranty, and the particular store has a new or refurbished iPhone in stock, it will be exchanged on site. If not and your iPhone must be sent to AppleCare for the exchange, or the store to received more stock to make the exchange, the Store should have an loaner iPhone available for your to use in the interim. You can use a loaner iPhone with your iPhone's SIM card right away, but you must sync this iPhone with iTunes on your computer to transfer your iPhone settings and data to this iPhone.
If you were an at&t subscriber prior to getting an iPhone and you still have your old at&t phone, you can use your iPhone's SIM card with this phone temporarily.
So the the short answer is, you shouldn't be without a phone one way or the other regardless.

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There is a physical switch, and that might be deformed such that it never can tell when the plug is removed from the jack.
But it could just as well be a software setting that this physical switch interacts with.
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Hi
Welcome to Lenovo community
Please try the following
1. Update the Bios to latest
2. Update the Audio Drivers
3. Update the Intel HD Graphics Drivers
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/research/hints-or-tips/detail.page?&LegacyDocID=MIGR-70656
Hope This Helps
Cheers!!!

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Thanks for visiting Apple Support Communities.
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Make sure that the speaker and dock port aren't clogged with debris. If necessary, clean it with a clean, small, dry, soft-bristled brush. Carefully and gently brush away any debris.
Restart the iPhone.
If restarting doesn't fix the issue, ensure that your iPhone is updated to the latest version of iOS.
If the issue is not resolved after restoring the iPhone software, please contact Apple Support.
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http://support.apple.com/kb/ts5180
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