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Only one headphone works?

I've been going through headphones really quick lately, but i realized it was actually my phone. No matter what headphones i use only one of the buds work but if i put those headphones into my ipod, both work on every headphone.
At first i thought it was possibly the rom i have, but i converted back to stock because i bricked my phone lol (but i fixed it) and it was the same thing on stock...what could the problem possibly be?

Do you use a case?

maybe the headset doesnt go all the way in, also try cleaning the headset port maybe theres something stuck in there

g.sembhi said:
maybe the headset doesnt go all the way in, also try cleaning the headset port maybe theres something stuck in there
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exactly how would i clean it?

1. put some light and see if there is anything in there if not
2.try twisting the part you plug in your phone

what probably its happening is that there its an accumulation of dust/debris that's blocking the connection. Try holding it with the headphone jack facing the ground and try plugging and unplugging your headphones a bunch of times. That has fixed it for me on a few devices.
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tomthebomb94 said:
exactly how would i clean it?
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use something like a paperclip or a needle and gently clean it and see if something comes out.

Could there be a mono setting?
When going back to stock did you use ODIN?

yes i did use odin...how could i check the mono settings?

Sounds like you got some eddy currents in the johnson rods

[Q] Annoying background noise while connected to car charger

Hello everybody,
i've noticed that when i plug my DHD to the USB car charger, it begins to make an annoying background noise, just like an electric whistle.
Usually i've the phone connected to the car radio via AUX so i can hear it well.
As soon as i unplug the car charger, the sound stops.
It is not very loud but it is loud enough to make it difficult to understand some low quality phone calls. Luckly, PowerAmp and mp3s are able to cover it.
Anyone else has experienced this?
Any suggestions? I don't know...maybe i could fix it changing the AUX cable or the car charger for some better ones...
Thanks!

sberla54 said:
Hello everybody,
i've noticed that when i plug my DHD to the USB car charger, it begins to make an annoying background noise, just like an electric whistle.
Usually i've the phone connected to the car radio via AUX so i can hear it well.
As soon as i unplug the car charger, the sound stops.
It is not very loud but it is loud enough to make it difficult to understand some low quality phone calls. Luckly, PowerAmp and mp3s are able to cover it.
Anyone else has experienced this?
Any suggestions? I don't know...maybe i could fix it changing the AUX cable or the car charger for some better ones...
Thanks!
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Odd issue..
Which ROM, Kernel & Radio?

Really?
Well, i'm sorry but i'm even happy i can fix this..
ROM: JellyTime (CyanogenMod) R30 (i had the same problem with IceColdSandwich)
Kernel: 3.0.57 JellyTime_R30 (default for JellyTime)
Radio: 12.28b.60.140eU_26.03.02.26_M (never changed it)

Odd..
I've used a few ROMs based off JellyTime and never had this issue..
I'll flash R30 and see what happens.
Are you sure there's nothing obstructing the ports?
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HTC Desire HD ¦ Samsung GNote 10.1

You mean, like dust and dirt?
It seems clean to me but i'll clean it better with a vacuum, later...
Could it be caused by the car charger? It's a cheap one...maybe has some weird voltages or similar...

sberla54 said:
You mean, like dust and dirt?
It seems clean to me but i'll clean it better with a vacuum, later...
Could it be caused by the car charger? It's a cheap one...maybe has some weird voltages or similar...
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Don't use a vacuum! You might damage it.
It could be because of the charger. Link to it (if you bought it online)?
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HTC Desire HD ¦ Samsung GNote 10.1

GuyInTheCorner said:
It could be because of the charger. Link to it (if you bought it online)?
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No, i bought it at a car station or maybe on eBay....it's a generic one...nothing related to HTC....

sberla54 said:
No, i bought it at a car station or maybe on eBay....it's a generic one...nothing related to HTC....
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Hmm... I've got JellyTime running now and a generic in-car charger in my Mum's car. Aux audio seems OK to me.
Try reflashing the ROM or a different ROM (CodefireX Periodicals if you wanna stay JellyBean)

It's most likely a hardware problem, on the charger side to be precise... Try another one...

I have recently noticed this once with my phone plugged in the car. I listen to music over Bluetooth to the car radio and only once had this issue so far. Not sure why but like you said as soon as I unplugged the power, the problem was gone. I hope it doesn't come back again
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GuyInTheCorner said:
Hmm... I've got JellyTime running now and a generic in-car charger in my Mum's car. Aux audio seems OK to me.
Try reflashing the ROM or a different ROM (CodefireX Periodicals if you wanna stay JellyBean)
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Thank you, i really appreciate you help!
I think i will do the following tests:
- Use the same car charger (and same car) with another phone
- Use the same car charger and my phone in another car
If the problem follows the car charger i will buy (or borrow) a new one.
I'm don't want to change ROM only for this issue. I really like JellyTime....i'll think about it...
It's most likely a hardware problem, on the charger side to be precise... Try another one...
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Yes, it's probably like that.
I've thought it could be my car, too, because it's old (a Citroen Saxo from 1998) and i those days the charger hole was used only to light cigarettes
I have recently noticed this once with my phone plugged in the car. I listen to music over Bluetooth to the car radio and only once had this issue so far. Not sure why but like you said as soon as I unplugged the power, the problem was gone. I hope it doesn't come back again
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You're lucky.
I have this problem every single time i connect my phone to the car charger, as soon as i do it...

Yes, it's probably like that.
I've thought it could be my car, too, because it's old (a Citroen Saxo from 1998) and i those days the charger hole was used only to light cigarettes
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Well not sure if the wiring in it is any different that today's "dedicated" 12V plugs... Anyway, try and fail method is the safest bet, do inform us what was the problem

uros0104 said:
Well not sure if the wiring in it is any different that today's "dedicated" 12V plugs... Anyway, try and fail method is the safest bet, do inform us what was the problem
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I've replaced the car charger with another one (alway cheap) and it seems that the noise is gone away :good::good:
Simply changing the ROM didn't help, neither did changing the AUX cable.

Good to hear that mate.

I've had the same problem on old SE's, BB, X10, every charger (oem or plain), and almost every car.
The "sound" follows the gas pedal, like you'd have a turbine.
Simply said, adding gas sends more input to the plug than it can handle. It can't be heard until connected to speakers.
If you've fixed your dhd with a new charger, please post a link/exact model of the charger here, so I get myself one too
Edit:
" It's caused because the car charger doesn't have a dedicated ground but a shared ground."
http://forums.androidcentral.com/htc-evo-4g-lte/176437-weird-noises-aux-jack-car.html
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1433198

iopetja said:
If you've fixed your dhd with a new charger, please post a link/exact model of the charger here, so I get myself one too
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I just bought the first one i found at a gas station...it has no brand
I guess the old one was just TOO CRAPPY

Audio jack issue?

Does anyone have any idea what might be going on with my phone? When I try to listen to music, it will sometimes only come out on the left channel but when I switch to a different music app such as google music, it works fine and sometimes its the other way around with stock lg music working instead. When listening with the working app it sounds perfect, no issues but the other will only behave that way. I'm complete stock, non rooted and have tried with different headphones with same results. It only started a couple of days ago.
Sent from the Professional Optimus..

My first guess would be that your headphone plug might not be fully seated into the phone's socket. I remember that my LGOG was pretty stiff when it came to inserting and removing the headphones from the phone. I haven't needed to use any yet with the OGP, but maybe the socket on it is a bit tight as well.
Second, it could be that the socket on your phone specifically is loose on the board. This, as well as my first guess, could also explain why the problem seems to be intermittent. Have you checked to see if trying to wiggle the jack makes a difference?
The fact that you said that it only happens sometimes and not consistently makes me think it's a poor hardware connection, but someone else might have some better insights.
Good luck!

CapnPez said:
My first guess would be that your headphone plug might not be fully seated into the phone's socket. I remember that my LGOG was pretty stiff when it came to inserting and removing the headphones from the phone. I haven't needed to use any yet with the OGP, but maybe the socket on it is a bit tight as well.
Second, it could be that the socket on your phone specifically is loose on the board. This, as well as my first guess, could also explain why the problem seems to be intermittent. Have you checked to see if trying to wiggle the jack makes a difference?
The fact that you said that it only happens sometimes and not consistently makes me think it's a poor hardware connection, but someone else might have some better insights.
Good luck!
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I have wiggled and jiggled it, no pun intended, but no avail It mainly happens with the music apps, one app would work while the other didn't. I'm going to factory restore tonight and see if it persists but I'm not sure what it is. I really hope is isn't the socket though
Sent from the Professional Optimus..

jesi.james said:
I have wiggled and jiggled it, no pun intended, but no avail It mainly happens with the music apps, one app would work while the other didn't. I'm going to factory restore tonight and see if it persists but I'm not sure what it is. I really hope is isn't the socket though
Sent from the Professional Optimus..
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Wow, you wiggled AND jiggled. Very thorough job!
The restore is probably a good idea. It's easier/simpler/cheaper to discount software than to troubleshoot/fix hardware. Has this been a recent development, i.e. has it ever worked properly and consistently?

CapnPez said:
Wow, you wiggled AND jiggled. Very thorough job!
The restore is probably a good idea. It's easier/simpler/cheaper to discount software than to troubleshoot/fix hardware. Has this been a recent development, i.e. has it ever worked properly and consistently?
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Yeah, ive been using it with no problems for about 5 weeks and this only recently started a couple days ago
Sent from the Professional Optimus..

Headphone jack not working

Hello, I had my s3 sitting for a while and decide to use it (haven't used it for 7-8 months). So I go on Youtube and watch a video. The speaker works fine but whenever I insert the 3.5 mm jack, I cant hear anything and if I remove it the speaker stop working.
I have tried multiple ROMS (CM13, DU 5.1, Stock 4.4.2) but they all seem to have the same issue. I also tried 3 different headphones.
What could be the issue?

xXFl4sh said:
Hello, I had my s3 sitting for a while and decide to use it (haven't used it for 7-8 months). So I go on Youtube and watch a video. The speaker works fine but whenever I insert the 3.5 mm jack, I cant hear anything and if I remove it the speaker stop working.
I have tried multiple ROMS (CM13, DU 5.1, Stock 4.4.2) but they all seem to have the same issue. I also tried 3 different headphones.
What could be the issue?
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Been having this same issue for like a month or two now. Have done everything in my power to resort this issue.., all to no avail.. Let's just hope the mods are doing something bout this.. Else I will have no option than to resort to BT headset..

holysaint1 said:
Been having this same issue for like a month or two now. Have done everything in my power to resort this issue.., all to no avail.. Let's just hope the mods are doing something bout this.. Else I will have no option than to resort to BT headset..
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it could very well be a hardware issue, did you replace the headphone jack/speaker assembly?

ethanchow said:
it could very well be a hardware issue, did you replace the headphone jack/speaker assembly?
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Since I got this phone, nothing has been replaced other than the battery.. And besides I don't think its a hardware issue since we have more than 2 to 3 people experiencing the exact same issue..

holysaint1 said:
Since I got this phone, nothing has been replaced other than the battery.. And besides I don't think its a hardware issue since we have more than 2 to 3 people experiencing the exact same issue..
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Check if speakerphone works, if it does, then it is likely that the hp jack is jammed and causing the phone to disable the speaker because it thinks headphones are plugged in.

ethanchow said:
Check if speakerphone works, if it does, then it is likely that the hp jack is jammed and causing the phone to disable the speaker because it thinks headphones are plugged in.
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The speaker works fines expect when you plug in the jack and remove it the speakers stop working. I have the restart the phone to get the speakers working.

xXFl4sh said:
The speaker works fines expect when you plug in the jack and remove it the speakers stop working. I have the restart the phone to get the speakers working.
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Yes, it sounds like a hardware issue of the headphone jack being jammed or broken. If the issue is exactly the same on all roms, I would definitely replace the headphone jack, they are not that expensive, only $7
https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Galaxy-S-III-Headphone-Jack-and-Speaker-Assembly/IF225-020-1

ethanchow said:
Yes, it sounds like a hardware issue of the headphone jack being jammed or broken. If the issue is exactly the same on all roms, I would definitely replace the headphone jack, they are not that expensive, only $7
https://www.ifixit.com/Store/Parts/Galaxy-S-III-Headphone-Jack-and-Speaker-Assembly/IF225-020-1
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Why I don't think this issue might be a hardware issue is that, when ever I plug the phone to a wall socket and connect the headset jack, the sound comes on. But some few minutes after taking it off the wall socket, the sound is gone. And I have to restart the phone to get the sound working again..

holysaint1 said:
Why I don't think this issue might be a hardware issue is that, when ever I plug the phone to a wall socket and connect the headset jack, the sound comes on. But some few minutes after taking it off the wall socket, the sound is gone. And I have to restart the phone to get the sound working again..
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Have you ever had issues with charging or data transfers using the USB port?

ethanchow said:
Have you ever had issues with charging or data transfers using the USB port?
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None I could think of..

holysaint1 said:
None I could think of..
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if the speaker works but headphone doesn't then it may be that the phone detects some other audio device on usb. Do you hear any sounds at all through the headphones, also do the playback controls on the headphone work? If they do it may be the audio IC

Yeah, the controls on the headphone do work when this occurs.. And I don't hear any other sound..
Mind you, Immediately after inserting the jack, all the sound (speaker and headset) system in the phone is lost. Until I do a restart.

3.5mm headphone jack issues

Hello I have a US TA-1045 version of the Nokia 6.1 that I am returning for a replacement. The reason is that my sound will cut out every single time I am using headphones through the 3.5mm plug. The only thing I can do to remedy the problem is removing the headphones and plugging them back in and resuming playback.
Has anybody had this problem? I am really hoping my replacement does not have this same issue.

I have this same issue with my Nokia 6.1 . Let me know how it goes.
Seems the plug is fussy

Two questions:
1. Have you tried a different pair of headphones?
2. Do you have a case on the phone?
If you are using inexpensive headphones the impedance could be less than expected and might cause a problem.
Some cases may not let the headphone plug seat completely in the jack.

This happens to me with the headphones that came with the phone, my other earbuds, and another aux cable.
Haven't had issues with these in other devices

BoloMKXXVIII said:
Two questions:
1. Have you tried a different pair of headphones?
2. Do you have a case on the phone?
If you are using inexpensive headphones the impedance could be less than expected and might cause a problem.
Some cases may not let the headphone plug seat completely in the jack.
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I havnt used other headphones yet. But I dont have 'any' issues when I use the same headphones on several other devices. I do use a case but its small and I dont think it impedes with plug. I can try with the case off but Im sure it wont help. The way the sound goes out is not like it goes in and out. It just cuts out completely and the music keeps playing. Not through the headphones or the speaker, just nothing.
Anyways my replacement does the exact same thing. Im looking at hopefully getting a different phone.

Hedied4me said:
I havnt used other headphones yet. But I dont have 'any' issues when I use the same headphones on several other devices. I do use a case but its small and I dont think it impedes with plug. I can try with the case off but Im sure it wont help. The way the sound goes out is not like it goes in and out. It just cuts out completely and the music keeps playing. Not through the headphones or the speaker, just nothing.
Anyways my replacement does the exact same thing. Im looking at hopefully getting a different phone.
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It's Android not the phone from my experience, get a USB C adapter. Alternatively try turning off automatic USB audio routing in developer settings. (Didn't work for me on Oreo but apparently it used to work great in Nougat)This will probably be a slow bug fix as the 3.5 mm jack is dying out. I borrowed someone's pixel 2 xl adapter and it worked great so I ordered one along those lines in standards with reviews backing it up on Amazon.

Loakidog said:
It's Android not the phone from my experience, get a USB C adapter. Alternatively try turning off automatic USB audio routing in developer settings. (Didn't work for me on Oreo but apparently it used to work great in Nougat)This will probably be a slow bug fix as the 3.5 mm jack is dying out. I borrowed someone's pixel 2 xl adapter and it worked great so I ordered one along those lines in standards with reviews backing it up on Amazon.
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After a little digging apparently it's a Spotify issue, not the phone which I'll keep after all. Mind showing me which adapter you got?

Hedied4me said:
After a little digging apparently it's a Spotify issue, not the phone which I'll keep after all. Mind showing me which adapter you got?
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Here is the link
Pixel 2 Headphone Adapter, Masfee USB Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Aux Audio Adapter for Pixel 2/XL Moto Z HTC U11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBKVWY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3qbrBb40A8KSB
It happens with Play Music too but admittedly much less frequently. I literally wear my ear buds all day listening to music maybe I should try Pandora or something. Have you switched to any music apps that seem to work better? Which one or ones if so? My adapter won't be here till tomorrow but I'll give a full report if you would like me to.

Loakidog said:
Here is the link
Pixel 2 Headphone Adapter, Masfee USB Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Aux Audio Adapter for Pixel 2/XL Moto Z HTC U11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBKVWY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3qbrBb40A8KSB
It happens with Play Music too but admittedly much less frequently. I literally wear my ear buds all day listening to music maybe I should try Pandora or something. Have you switched to any music apps that seem to work better? Which one or ones if so? My adapter won't be here till tomorrow but I'll give a full report if you would like me to.
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No, I've only used Spotify so far. But the music cuts out so much I've cut down using it a lot. I would appreciate knowing how the adapter works though. I wouldn't want to buy one unless I knew for sure as I have limited income. Thanks

Hedied4me said:
No, I've only used Spotify so far. But the music cuts out so much I've cut down using it a lot. I would appreciate knowing how the adapter works though. I wouldn't want to buy one unless I knew for sure as I have limited income. Thanks
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Will do!

Loakidog said:
Here is the link
Pixel 2 Headphone Adapter, Masfee USB Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Aux Audio Adapter for Pixel 2/XL Moto Z HTC U11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBKVWY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3qbrBb40A8KSB
It happens with Play Music too but admittedly much less frequently. I literally wear my ear buds all day listening to music maybe I should try Pandora or something. Have you switched to any music apps that seem to work better? Which one or ones if so? My adapter won't be here till tomorrow but I'll give a full report if you would like me to.
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I used Pandora (paid version) regularly with my Nokia 6.1 (TA-1068), Oreo 8.1.
I have never had a problem using headphones. YMMV.

Does anyone have a link to the spotify / google play issue?
This issue is super annoying - especially because I usually do a lot of dirty work with my phone in my pocket and when the audio cuts out, my hands are too dirty to touch the phone

prg318 said:
Does anyone have a link to the spotify / google play issue?
This issue is super annoying - especially because I usually do a lot of dirty work with my phone in my pocket and when the audio cuts out, my hands are too dirty to touch the phone
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Link to what? Who knows if Nokia is even aware of the issue. It also happens with other music players unfortunately. I did see some mention of the problem on Nokia 6.1 official forums, but no mention of solutions. Still waiting to hear if a usb C adapter fixes the problem. But I doubt it as this seems to be a software issue.

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Link to what? Who knows if Nokia is even aware of the issue. It also happens with other music players unfortunately. I did see some mention of the problem on Nokia 6.1 official forums, but no mention of solutions. Still waiting to hear if a usb C adapter fixes the problem. But I doubt it as this seems to be a software issue.
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Someone in this thread mentioned earlier that this issue is related to Spotify and not necessarily the Nokia 6.1 . I could have misinterpreted
Wasn't sure if spotify had acknowledged this bug on their support area or not

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So has the adapter helped?

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So has the adapter helped?
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Sorry for not getting back to you. I only had it for a day and lost it but I do not recommend the adapter. It would randomly have loud static that I did not have with the pixel 2 xl adapter I borrowed. However I have been using the jack and it seems to cut out less frequently now. I am probably going to just use Bluetooth from now on.
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BoloMKXXVIII said:
I used Pandora (paid version) regularly with my Nokia 6.1 (TA-1068), Oreo 8.1.
I have never had a problem using headphones. YMMV.
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Ok thank you!

Ok I think I accidentally fixed the issue. It's caused by the setting option that allows you to raise your phone to your face and the screen comes on allowing you to see notifications. It's called "Lift to check your phone" option in settings. Turn this feature off. Haven't had the issue since.

prg318 said:
Does anyone have a link to the spotify / google play issue?
This issue is super annoying - especially because I usually do a lot of dirty work with my phone in my pocket and when the audio cuts out, my hands are too dirty to touch the phone
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Look above.

Loakidog said:
Here is the link
Pixel 2 Headphone Adapter, Masfee USB Type C to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Aux Audio Adapter for Pixel 2/XL Moto Z HTC U11 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07DBKVWY2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_3qbrBb40A8KSB
It happens with Play Music too but admittedly much less frequently. I literally wear my ear buds all day listening to music maybe I should try Pandora or something. Have you switched to any music apps that seem to work better? Which one or ones if so? My adapter won't be here till tomorrow but I'll give a full report if you would like me to.
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Look at my post above.

Hedied4me said:
Ok I think I accidentally fixed the issue. It's caused by the setting option that allows you to raise your phone to your face and the screen comes on allowing you to see notifications. It's called "Lift to check your phone" option in settings. Turn this feature off. Haven't had the issue since.
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Thanks - I just disabled "lift to check phone" and will see if i run into this problem again. That being said, I haven't noticed this problem since the July update but that may just be a coincidence and I have used heaphones less