iPhone shows headphones even though there are none in

When using headphones, the iPhone switches the sound so that you hear it through the headphones. As soon as you remove the headphones, the sound usually comes out of the speakers again. If an error occurs, your iPhone may still display the headphones.

This is what you can do if your iPhone shows headphones even though there are none inside

Usually, your iPhone will automatically switch when you remove your headphones. If an error occurs, the device may still show that headphones are in the iPhone even though you have already removed them. This can have different causes.

1. First, restart your iPhone by holding down the power button for a few seconds. The process helps to fix errors in the cache. After that, the problem should already be solved.
2. Dirt can also be a reason for the problem. Therefore, clean the headphone jack of your iPhone. Use a toothpick for this, be sure not to cause any damage. Optionally, you can also use a dust-free cloth. Avoid thereby to bring moisture into the jack.
3. Were your iPhone wet, it may happen that it malfunctions. You can see if there is water damage by a red dot inside the headphone jack. Ist der Punkt vorhanden, kann nur noch eine professionelle Reparatur helfen.