• Open Settings > Sound & vibration > change then volume levels.
  • Connect your Bluetooth device to your Android phone > open Settings on your Android phone > Connected devices > tap the Settings icon next to your device name > enable Use Audio Switch.
  • Open Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data.

Basic Fixes

  • Clean the headphone jack: Use a cotton bud dipped in a small amount of rubbing alcohol as the headphone jack is prone to collecting dust and debris over time.
  • Check your adapter: You can contact the brand’s customer support if your adapter is under warranty. You can also check our selection of the best USB-C to Headphone Jack adapters .
  • Disable Bluetooth connections: You might forget to turn it off even when you don’t need your Bluetooth devices like headphones and speakers.
  • Update Android version: Install the latest Android version to get rid of bugs and glitches.

Fix 1: Check Volume Settings

After you disable Bluetooth connections, you should check the volume settings on your Android phone. You might have turned down the volume levels previously while using the speaker of your Android phone.

Open Settings > Sound & vibration > change then volume levels .

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Tip: You can also press the Volume Buttons on your Android phone to increase the volume levels. Refer to our post if the Volume Buttons stop working on your Android phone .

Fix 2: Use Audio Switch Feature

You can use the Audio Switch feature for Android phones running on Android 11 or above. This option lets you switch your audio output device seamlessly. You also need to keep in mind that Audio Switch works when all your connected devices have been paired using the Google Fast Pair functionality to the same Google account on each audio source.

Connect your Bluetooth device to your Android phone > open Settings on your Android phone > Connected devices > tap the Settings icon next to your device name > enable Use Audio Switch .

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You can also use third-party apps like Lesser AudioSwitch to use the same feature. Do remember that the app might not support the Android version on your device.

Fix 3: Reset Android Phone

Following this step will remove all the data, apps, and preferences from your Android phone.

Open Settings > System > Reset options > Erase all data (factory reset) > Erase all data .

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