Samsung Galaxy S3: headphone input does not work

If the headphone input of your SGS3 or Samsung Galaxy S3 does not work, this does not always have to indicate a defect. You can read what you can do in this case in our practical tip.

Galaxy S3: Headphone input doesn't work - you can do that

It is usually very easy to determine whether your headphone input is really defective:

• Take a look at the connection. There may be dust or dirt in the jack and your headphones may not be recognized.
• Therefore, carefully blow some air into the socket. Alternatively, you can use an air pump.
• If your SGS3 does not recognize the headphones, they may also be defective. If you have other headphones on hand, try them out.
• There may also be a loose contact. Therefore, carefully move the connector back and forth until you receive a signal. Also make sure your phone and media volume are not muted.
• You can also try restarting the smartphone. This will remove any errors from memory.
• As a last resort, you can reset the SGS3 to factory settings. You should note that all data will be lost.
• If you still have a guarantee on the device, you can replace it with a new smartphone. Before doing so, however, you should back up your personal data.