Apple Says Lightning EarPods Bug Will Be Fixed With Software Update

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Posted September 20, 2016 at 2:41am by iClarified

Apple says that a bug which causes the controls on its new Lightning EarPods to stop working will be fixed in an upcoming software update.

The bug reportedly shows up after you've left the EarPods plugged into the iPhone 7 for a few minutes. Audio continues to function but the controls stop working, preventing you from adjusting volume, activating Siri, or answering calls.

You can temporarily bring back functionality by unplugging the EarPods and plugging them back in.

An Apple spokesperson told Business Insider the problem will be fixed in a future software update.

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Jesus - September 20, 2016 at 11:34am

Another bug I found and that when you watching a movie it locked itself it suppose to keep the phone on. But it will go back to sleep mode. You need to switch the setting to NEVER . It's wierd

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Curtis John - September 20, 2016 at 10:18am

I don't have this problem. My controls still work well into 30 min listening to music.

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Pranav makam - September 20, 2016 at 9:27am

It may be ok but it's not so good to keep like that I guess it's better to keep a pod rather than wireless

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Samsuck - September 20, 2016 at 8:37am

I can charge and use my headphone at the same time with my note 7! I love it!

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Ken - September 20, 2016 at 9:23am

I'd rather have no headphone jack than have my phone burn down my house.

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Iphone7 - September 20, 2016 at 3:43am

Camped outside apple store for 3 nights to find out 10 hours before iphone 7 go on sale that there will be no 7 plus available in store. Ended up buying jet black 7 so i can show off to my friends that i have latest and greatest. Now it is having #hissgate and this #earpodsgate Well no matter what happens to apple, even they sell me empty box with just apple logo on it, i will still be their loyal fan for ever

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Iphone7plus - September 20, 2016 at 5:48am

You are truely apple loyalist, i did the same 2 nights before the sale. Left my g/f at home, no S3x for the whole time of sleeping outside apple store, and yeah ended up walked off the line because was told 5 hours before the launch no 7plus. And dont worry i will still be truely loyal to apple for ever too

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joshWUa - September 20, 2016 at 2:56am

Hahahaha first Hissgate with the iPhone 7 hissing and overheating. Now the crappy EarPods?? Oh my gosh I'm so amused.

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samsmuck - September 20, 2016 at 3:07am

Why dont you buy one of the new samsung c4 instead?

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