Why won't my iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5 connect to wired earphones?

i have latest updated ios18.5 in iphone 13 but my wired earphone is not connected


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Original Title: why iphone 13 is not able to connect the wired earphone with ios 18.5

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 4, 2025 11:19 PM

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Posted on Jun 5, 2025 1:24 AM

Did you check the Lightning port or any kind of debris or lint? Also make sure, that the contacts on the EarPods Lightning plug are not corroded or bent.

Did you already force restart your device?

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Why won't my iPhone 13 with iOS 18.5 connect to wired earphones?

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