Xperia Tipo won't detect headphones properly?

[Alex84]

I often have to reboot my phone, sometimes twice to get the headphones to work. I hoped an update would fix this, but i've just installed the recent system update and the problem remains. I use Sony headphones (MDR-ZX600). When I plug in the headphones, it won't detect it. No matter how many times I try. Also happens with my smaller "plug" sport headset (Sennheiser).

Also the sound output at the loudest volume is not very loud, except when you turn on the FM radio app. Then it's much louder at maximum volume than in spotify for instance.

Just thought I'd report this problem on the forum. If anyone knows the solution i would like to hear it Thanks.

[Samuel1]

Does the same thing happen when using the headset that was included with the phone? If it does, there might be some glitch in either the software or the headphone socket. At first you should try updating/repairing the software in the phone. If the problem persists, you might have to send in the phone to a service location for repair.

Regarding the volume, this has been reported and escalated further. Haven't head anything about it since unfortunately.

[FredFoobar]

same problem here (also a tipo).

It worked for a couple of days and now almost never. I tried three different headphones, always the same: plugging in/out doesn't change the output (the tipo doesn't come with a Sony headphone).

I use the app "SoundAbout" as workaround, but its annoying. Haven't tried a factory reset yet though.

[roguecroce]

Alex84 wrote:
I often have to reboot my phone, sometimes twice to get the headphones to work. I hoped an update would fix this, but i've just installed the recent system update and the problem remains. I use Sony headphones (MDR-ZX600). When I plug in the headphones, it won't detect it. No matter how many times I try. Also happens with my smaller "plug" sport headset (Sennheiser).
Also the sound output at the loudest volume is not very loud, except when you turn on the FM radio app. Then it's much louder at maximum volume than in spotify for instance.
Just thought I'd report this problem on the forum. If anyone knows the solution i would like to hear it  Thanks.

Yes, I know all about this issue. I have four headphone sets, two are very expensive, all the same size of course 3.5 but only a really cheap set will work with my Tipo, it refuses to work with the other headsets. So I when to a Sony dealer in my local high street, None, I'll repeat, None of the headsets available on that day worked, all were either ignored completely or I was informed that they were not compatible. So I am stuck using the old headset that cost 9.99 English pounds. WHY?

[Alex84]

Well there was no headset included in my box. I am not sure if it is a flaw in my phone, or if it is a general software problem. Roguecroce here also seems to have this problem with several earphones. I have worked around it for now with the app FredFoobar suggested.

[Samuel1]

Alright. Just to make sure, you are using CTIA-compatible headphones, right? Because OMTP won't work in this phone.

You can take a look at the bottom on this site, where you find some compatible headsets:
http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-tipo/

[hardikjoshi2409]

I would suggest for the volume you guys install the SoundBoost from the google store and the sound quality would get awesome..

[chase]

I'm using CTIA headphones. I've got 3 original Apple iPhone headphones and only 1 pair works on the Tipo even though all pairs work on every other device. Expensive Bose headphones...nope those don't work either. The Samsung headphones that came with my Galaxy Nexus are they only other pair that work reliably with my Tipo. Had another cheap pair laying around that didn't work. So I'm 2 for 6 on getting headphones to work which is just dumb, I mean you guys created the Walkman! How do you not get the importance of being able to use the majority of headphones with a mobile electronic device??? Looking around on the forum and it seems several other Xperia models have similar problems.

[cznico]

I´ve got similar (maybe same) problem. Phone worked fine for month. Now output detection only works well on phone start up. I have original headset and I have tried to reset to factory settings, clearing cache, everything. When I start my phone up with no headphones plugged in, it never detect them. When I start it with plugged headphones, nearly all sound output goes to headphones. Wierd thing is - when I plug them out, it stops music player as usuall, also when I change my sound volume the sound uses correct output as well as incoming phone call sound. Totally looks like software/firmware error - but I have tried all reset options and also updating phone. I can spend money (send it 30times = new phone) and send my phone to repair, but who will garantee it will not happen in month again? I have also contacted local Sony support center (Czech Republic) but they just tell me to send it to repair.

[dindang]

i've got the same problem. Solved it by do the factory reset in the settings. Now the earphone is working