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HTC One M8 Windows Phone Headphone Jack Not Recognizing When Plugged Into

Hello,

For a couple of weeks, the headphone jack on my phone no longer recognizes any headphones I plug into them. I tried this with the headphone/mic pair that came with the phone, as well as with a pair of stereo headphones. In both cases, the volume control does not change to headphones, and when I try to listen to the radio, it gives me the message that "headphones need to be plugged in to act as an antenna." These headphones work when I plug them into, say, a laptop.

I have to use the radio app at work, since my work tends to block most streaming websites. I have tried running a cotton swab through there, but it still doesn't work. Does anyone else have any ideas before I try and make time to go into a VZW store? Thank you.

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Ann154

Have you tried a blast of canned air yet?

PHOENIXAUDUBON

Not yet; that'll have to wait until I get home.

Verizon_Support

PHOENIXAUDUBON, we will get the music playing again on your headphones. Have you updated your software recently or added any new apps? Is there any physical damage to your phone or headphones?

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PHOENIXAUDUBON

Ann154 Okay, I tried the canned air yesterday, but it did not help.

PHOENIXAUDUBON

Verizon Wireless Customer Support I haven't updated the phone OS in a long time, I can't recall exactly when. I haven't added any apps as of lately, either. The headphone are fine; I plugged them into my laptop, and they get sound just fine. Other than a few scratches on the body, the phone itself looks fine. I haven't dropped it in some time.

dmoney13

Have you tried different kinds of headphones, I have had the same problem with multiple htc one M8s and I've been able to use headphones with two rings on the jack but not ones with three.

Verizon_Support

@PHOENIXAUDUBON

You have been awesome through this process. I think it's time to look at this from a deeper perspective. How long have you owned the phone? Is there any physical or liquid damage? I sent you a Private Message as well. Please respond there.

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PHOENIXAUDUBON

I did end up trying it, and so did the store associate, but it didn't help.

PHOENIXAUDUBON

@vzw_customer_support I have had the phone a little over a year, I think. I may have accidentally dropped the phone once or twice, but there is no noticeable physical damage, and I have never spilled anything on it.

So, I finally got the chance to take to a Verizon store. Unfortunately, the associate said he couldn't do much for me. I didn't have an extended warranty on it, and HTC's warranty also just recently ran out. The only option he had was to buy back the phone for about $100, which included some promotion. However, I still owe more than $100 on the phone as it is.

As of this point, the phone is having more problems than just headphones. Now, the Dot View cover I have no longer activates Dot View when I close the cover, even though Dot View is still turned on (I never turned it off). Also, I'm finding that when I plug a power cord in it, it sometimes won't recognize there's a power cord in it. I have gone to bed with my phone plugged in, only to have it nearly discharged in the morning. Or, I can hear the charging sound multiple times in succession, until I either jiggle the plug or the phone reboots.

These problems are becoming a huge hassle, but my phone is only 58% paid off. I'm not sure what I can do at this point...

Verizon_Support

I’ve sent you a private message here in the forum. Please check your inbox at https://community.verizonwireless.com/inbox to discuss further details about your concern.

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