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Not when the existing jack is 1) a proprietary standard that does not work with any other device 2) A port that doesn't allow one to charge and use audio at the same time.

Something like a USB-C for everything could be doable - but as far as I know, USB-C ports are thicker than 3.5mm jacks.



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