why is my phone detecting that headphones are plugged in when there isn't?

[Android Central Question]

I was watching videos on my LG K31 phone with headphones plugged in, but when I unplugged them and went to go watch something else, the audio was quiet. I then noticed that my phone was detecting that there were still headphones plugged in when I had just unplugged them. Is there a way I can get my phone to recognize that I unplugged them? My bluetooth was turned off, if that helps.

 

[belodion]

Try repeated pluggings and unpluggings. Tell us if no go. https://forums.androidcentral.com/ask-question/409154-join-android-central-community.html

 

[B. Diddy]

Welcome to Android Central! Also make sure the headphone jack is clear of any debris.

 

[mustang7757]

Usually restart of your device clears this up