Bent and Straightened the Earphones Wire
Read up on some simple techniques to troubleshoot and mend earphones with
one side mute if you're not in a rush to replace the earphone.
It's possible that one or both of your earphones will stop working if you
frequently wrap or tie your earphone cables, possibly to squeeze them into
your pockets. You must troubleshoot in order to identify the precise area
of the cord that may be impacted.
Play music by connecting your earphones to your device.
As you continue to listen, feel the cord and gently straighten it out, one
section at a time.
Keep an eye out and learn the precise location you need to touch to
activate both earbuds.
You should wrap a paper tape around the location (at least three times) to
keep it straight because the rope around it may have weakened.
To fix earbuds that only function on one side, you must first determine
whether the problem is with your phone or your headphones. Only then can
you worry about fixing earbuds that only work on one side.
You ought to try a different set of headphones to accomplish this. If the
second set of earbuds functions properly, your earphone is at issue. If
not, though, you will have to solve several flaws on your Android phone in
order to get it working once again.
You should clean the headphone jack if it turns out to be a phone issue
(the second set also plays with one ear). For instructions, see the
following solution.
Clean the headphone jack
Debris in your headphone port could be one factor preventing your earbuds
from functioning properly. You know how you occasionally leave your phone
in your pockets or bags while you're somewhere dusty? The problem is that
some junk can enter the headphone jack and prevent one or both ears from
functioning properly.
The headphone jack can be cleaned in a variety of ways. If you have access
to a can of compressed air, you can direct the nozzle toward the port and
use four or five sprays to remove the dirt. Your headphone jack is
unlikely to be damaged by this, but it might not be able to remove
stubborn dirt that has built up in its corners.
A cotton swab is an additional option (or cotton buds used for cleaning
the ear). If you want to utilize this method, make sure the buds are not
fluffy to prevent cotton from becoming stuck in the earphone jacks. Once
you are certain that the cotton swab is the proper size to fit into the
hold, carefully push it in until it reaches the end and slowly rotate it
to brush all the sides of the hold.
The dirt will leak out when the jack is removed.
Some advise using cotton swabs that have been mildly dipped in alcohol. If
you do this, make careful to squeeze out the extra moisture to prevent it
from getting sopping wet. However, you should be aware that alcohol might
corrode the metal in the earphone jack because it is constructed of metal.
Because of this, you shouldn't choose to do something unless you really
have to.
You can put in your earbuds and try it after a few minutes.
If you have access to a can of compressed air, you can spray four or five
times at the port to clear the dirt. This won't likely harm your headphone
jack, but it might make it difficult to get rid of debris that has amassed
in the corners.
Another choice is a cotton swab (or cotton buds used for cleaning the
ear). To avoid cotton being stuck in the earphone jacks, make sure the
buds are not fluffy if you want to use this technique. Once you're assured
that the cotton swab will fit in the hold properly, cautiously insert it
till the end, then slowly spin it to the desired position.
Verify the audio settings on the device.
As strange as it may sound, if the mono option is turned on, your device's
audio settings could be the cause of the issue. You need go to your audio
settings and turn it off to fix this.
Put in your headphones and start listening to music.
Press the side-mounted volume controls (either to increase or decrease the
volume). On the side of your screen, the volume bar should show up. For
more options, tap the three vertical dots at the bottom of the bar.
Select Balance under Levels.
Once the speech levels on both sides of your headset are equal, listen to
the music and continuing adjusting the balance.
If this still doesn't fix the issue, the earphone cables may be damaged in
some way.
Check the earphones for broken wires.
A cable inside your earbuds may be cracked or damaged if they only
function on one side. You should be aware of the root reason before asking
how to fix earphone wires. Instead of gently withdrawing the cord from the
plastic base, some phone users yank the earbuds out of the handset by the
cord. This can eventually result in frayed or disconnected wires or
deformed earphone plugs. Anywhere near the cord or the plastic base could
contain the damaged wire. If the damage is near the cable and you can
pinpoint the exact location,
Restart your phones
Some software updates may have an impact on your device's audio
capabilities. Inadvertently changing settings on your phone while surfing
or using it is another possibility. Restart the device first before
continuing. For this,
- First of all, you have to keep pressing the power button.
- Choose restart, then wait a few minutes for the phone to shut down and restart.