Water has entered the headphone jack

If water gets into the headphone jack, the phone may indicate that it contains device data when it actually does not. In this case, the sound may disappear and practically nothing will be heard. The player may not play sound without them.

What should I do if water gets into the headphone jack?

In order to solve this problem, you can slightly poke at the connector of the device with a pin. But this method does not always help. There are various ways to solve the problem. For example, experts recommend:

• connect the headphones, hold down the volume button, then remove the plug;
• you need to pull it out several times, then insert it into the connector;
• You should also take a cotton swab, lightly wet it in an alcohol solution, and wipe the audio jack from the inside of the phone;
• You can also dry and clean the audio connector from dust and dirt;
• You can use a vacuum cleaner to gently clean the headphone jack. After all the procedures have been carried out, the device may begin to transmit sound and work properly.

Also, if this problem occurs, it is possible that the “antennae-clamps” of the special connector are clamped. For this reason, your smartphone or tablet may assume that you have headphones connected. In this case, the sound will also not come out from the speaker.

Important: If you can unclench the “antennae,” then perhaps the problem will be solved.If the problem does not go away, then you should contact an equipment repair specialist.

If water or liquid gets on the volume buttons, the sound stops coming out. In this case, it is recommended:

• open the device yourself;
• Clean the contacts on the buttons using industrial alcohol. Then, be sure to dry them. This may also help restore the device's functionality.

What to do when snow gets into the headphone jack

For example, when snow gets into the headphones from a mobile phone or smartphone, the sound in the device may disappear or not be transmitted at all.

Important: If this problem occurs on your device, you must quickly turn off the device. Experts advise trying to open it, clean and dry it.

If the problem persists, you can also use cotton swabs to clean the devices. If all of the above methods do not help, then you should contact a mobile phone repair specialist.