Basic Fixes:
- Turn Bluetooth off: Your iPad may be connected to some Bluetooth device, which can cause it to show that headphones are connected. If so, switch Bluetooth off to disconnect your iPad from this unwanted Bluetooth device.
- Use Airplane Mode: Airplane Mode on your iPad disables all transmissions. It disconnects your iPad from signals, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc. So, when your iPad suffers from a headphone stuck issue, trigger Airplane Mode. Then, check again.
- Force restart iPad: For iPads with a home button, press and hold the home button as well as the top button till the Apple logo appears. For newer models, press and release the volume up bottom. Then, the volume down button. Press and hold the top button till the Apple logo appears.
- Check for iPadOS updates: Updating any device removes software-related bugs. Similarly, if you face any software glitch on your iPad like it being stuck in headphone mode, installing the software update is a go-to fix.
Fix 1: Turn off Lock & Keyboard Sounds
The lock sound gets triggered when you try to lock the screen using the power button. As unusual as it sounds, turning these sounds off has aided in resolving the iPad stuck in headphone mode. Here’s how to do that on your iPad.
Step 1: Open Settings and tap on Sounds . Disable the Lock Sound and Keyboard Clicks toggles.
Fix 2: Clean the Headphone Jack
A clogged headphone jack can cause the headphones stuck error on your iPad. So, it is advisable to clean the headphone jack. To do this, gently blow into the opening of the jack. This should remove any tiny dust particles. You can also gently clean using a pointed object, but be careful to not damage the jack.
Fix 3: Insert Headphones and Remove
If you ever encounter the issue where your iPad says headphones are connected when they aren’t, try inserting and removing your wired headphones. If you use wireless earphones or headphones, connect them with Bluetooth and disconnect. Repeat this process a couple of times. Then, check again.
