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What if one of the sides is still playing, but it's really quiet?

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You could always look for applications that have the ability to equalize the volume. However, if there is a short or near-short, you may have to replace your earbuds.

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My wired earphones stopped working suddenly. Why did they break?

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Possibly because the wire is worn or bent or twisted too much. Check the ports of the device you're trying to listen on like a computer, phone, etc.

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Can earbuds be damaged if you sleep while wearing them?

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They might if you move around too much and sleep on them. You might be better off listening to white noise instead.

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What color earbuds should I get?

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The color is a personal preference only. The color of the earbuds doesn't affect the sound in any way. The most important part is how the earbuds feel, not what color they are.

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My earbuds stopped working while I was listening to music. I restarted the phone but nothing. Please help me, I just bought it 😑

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When you said "it", are you referring to the phone or the earbuds? Either way, you need to figure out which one is the problem. Try another set of earbuds and also try the first earbuds in another device. You may need to go to an electronics store and have them find the problem for you.

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Who else can fix earbuds besides yourself?

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An electronics store or a trusted friend who is very tech savvy. If you choose the electronics store option, you need to pay money for them to fix your earbuds.

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How do you prevent earbuds from being damaged?

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Do not put your earbuds in a situation where they can be damaged. Keep them out of reach from small children, pets, etc and do not use earbuds near water or fire.

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How do you listen to music in the shower if you don't have earbuds?

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Don't wear earbuds/headphones in the shower. They can get wet and be damaged for good. Instead, get a phone or radio and place it outside of the shower and be careful you don't play the wrong music/volume.

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What if the earbuds (wired) won't play sound in a certain MP3 player but they work on other devices?

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Maybe the MP3 player is damaged. Did you check the MP3 player port and check the wires are connected properly? Try another headphones/earbuds pair and check the headphones jack on the MP3 player.

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My earbuds suddenly stopped working! I never mess around, pull them too hard, or anything like that. They just suddenly stopped when I began to listen to a song! What do I do now?

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Check the wire and the jack that's connecting to the device. It's probably just the wire and if you have a warranty on the earbuds you can get another pair.

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Why would earbuds get damaged? Can't you just be careful?

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Accidents happen. No matter how careful you are, some things are out of your control. There is also a factor of wear and tear over time, which happens to everything.

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My earphones are working, but when I plug them in and listen to music I hear the music but barely hear the singing. If I twist the jack and pinch it, it works. How do I leave it where I can hear it?

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There's a problem with the mono and stereo wiring on your headphones. It would be better to get a new set.

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My earbuds don't work, yet I can't find a broken part. What should I do?

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Are they connected properly to the MP3 or stereo or whatever they are connected to? Try connecting them again, or the volume might be too low. You would play a song, and test the volume. If nothing else works, then buy a new pair of earbuds.

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One side is working while the other is not (left side to be specific), could I dismantle it and try to fix it? Are there any tips or pieces of advice for that?

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It would be best to buy a new set of earbuds. Those wires are so small that it is very difficult to fix them.

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Can you solder the connecting wire of the earbuds?

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This is a waste of time because the wires are just way too tiny to easily solder. It requires a professional electrician and that is too pricey for earbuds, so the best thing to do is buy new ones.

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My earbuds only work in a specific position is there anything I can do?

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Sadly, probably not. You can try making sure that the connection to whatever media you are using is snug. Other than that, you probably have a small broken wire inside the main wiring. Unless you have some extremely high end earbuds, getting a new set would be your best bet.

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My earphones stopped playing sound on one side and then a couple of weeks later the sound has completely stopped playing on both sides. Is this normal and a sign that I need new earphones?

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You're perfectly right, it is a sign you need new earphones. Earphones tend to stop working after a while of using them. Consider investing in higher quality earphones if you want to maintain and use of a pair for a longer period of time.

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I bought new earbuds and I still get no sound through them. Is something wrong with the phone?

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Try a different pair of earbuds in the phone. If they work, then it was the other earbuds that are bad. If those earbuds don't work either, their might be something wrong with you phone. Try cleaning the headphone jack. The same goes for any other device.

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