Dummy plug for headphone port?

[gotzero]

Looking at my old 3G, it appears that somehow the water sensor in my headphone port is no longer a bright white. The phone works fine and it has never been dropped in water, I just figure that it got hit with a rain drop or drop of sweat since in is exposed whenever I am on the phone.

I would not like to have any more BS warranty issues from Apple, so I was wondering if there is any kind of dummy plug available for the headphone port? Anyone know of anything? A few searches later, I have only found items for the original iPhone.

 

[thelatinist]

A few searches later, I have only found items for the original iPhone.

Well, since the iPhone's headphone jack is a standard 1/8" jack, I suppose any plug designed for the original would work for the 3G/3GS.

 

[RiceRacerDX]

I'm not sure about a headphone jack plug...but you might as well go all out and get a dock connector plug too while you're at it.

http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Apple-Video-Classic-iPhone/dp/B000SNLNQE

EDIT: found one that doubles as a SIM ejector tool

http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=730

 

[thelatinist]

This eBay seller offers a dock connector cap and headphone jack cap package:

Doc Cap and Headphone Jack Cover

The headphone jack plug has an integrated SIM removal tool. Pretty neat, though I'd never remember it or be able to find it when I needed it.

 

[gotzero]

Thanks everyone! Exactly what is was looking for. I kept finding the dock ones, but nothing for headphones.

 

[kAoTiX]

Wow what an amazing idea. I had always thought it to be strange that Apple would put a water sensor in the headphone socket which was facing up, exposed to rain. Do they expect you to not use your phone in any kind of light rain? Obviously I wouldn't use it in heavy rain but it's not always possible to get under cover to answer an important phone call.

I personally think they should have those sockets sealed so even if water did get in, it wouldn't penetrate into the rest of the phone. Dare I say waterproof iPhone!?

 

[con500]

Heres another...same as the above but a heck of a lot cheaper. Worked out around 65 pence (uk) and does a fantastic job.
mine came in black tho the pic displays transparent

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15259

Oh and its FREE shipping

 

[fredf]

Heres another...same as the above but a heck of a lot cheaper. Worked out around 65 pence (uk) and does a fantastic job.
mine came in black tho the pic displays transparent

http://www.dealextreme.com/details.dx/sku.15259

Oh and its FREE shipping

I just got mine yesterday. Although advertised for the 3G, it doesn't fit my 3GS . The one I got isn't anywhere near fitting my phone.

Even thought this poster did well, many of us got a piece of junk. Cheap, so I'm not out much money. But useless nevertheless.

 

[rjohnstone]

I just got a SwitchEasy case and they come with a headphone and dock port plugs.

http://www.switcheasy.com/products/Colors/Colors.php

 

[Switz213]

Yes, all switcheasy cases now come with a dock protector and headphone protector. If you don't want the whole case (they are by far the best cases out there.), you can always get a ThumbTack ( http://switcheasy.com/products/ThumbTacks/ThumbTacks.php ). Except those protrude

 

[LEGALROMA]

I'm not sure about a headphone jack plug...but you might as well go all out and get a dock connector plug too while you're at it.

http://www.amazon.com/Silicone-Apple-Video-Classic-iPhone/dp/B000SNLNQE

EDIT: found one that doubles as a SIM ejector tool

http://www.usbfever.com/index_eproduct_view.php?products_id=730

Can we just get a headphone jack dummy that doesnt take 3 weeks from hong kong? Not to mention the spam and fraud with our credit card?

 

[LEGALROMA]

I just got a SwitchEasy case and they come with a headphone and dock port plugs.

http://www.switcheasy.com/products/Colors/Colors.php

Why doesnt incase sell these protectors?

 

[niksoo]

Hi,
I have dummy plugs for the headphone, and for the charger/sync area.
I can sell a set of 6, 2 headphone plugs, and 4 charger plugs for $5.00.
Considering that they are selling each one for $10 on radtech and elsewhere this is pretty cheap.

Shoot me an email here or on e.quake@yahoo.com

Thanks.

 

[ebelle]

could consider getting the whole set for cheap at www.topicovers.com

they have the dummy headphone port one as well as the charger pod one.

 

[OMGitsShan]

Wow what a brilliant idea! Are there any headphone covers for the iPhone 4 specifically? I noticed the 3G/3GS ones above are slightly curved on one side which means they will look odd (ie not flush) on an iPhone 4.

 

[PNutts]

Wow what a brilliant idea! Are there any headphone covers for the iPhone 4 specifically? I noticed the 3G/3GS ones above are slightly curved on one side which means they will look odd (ie not flush) on an iPhone 4.

With a case/bumper you won't see it. The plug I bought has such thin material for the top "flare" that to me it appears flat unless you look very closely.