diff --git a/sound/soc/codecs/wcd-mbhc-v2.c b/sound/soc/codecs/wcd-mbhc-v2.c
index e04b12b698ce..33cce5ee17cc 100644
--- a/sound/soc/codecs/wcd-mbhc-v2.c
+++ b/sound/soc/codecs/wcd-mbhc-v2.c
@@ -1311,6 +1311,7 @@ correct_plug_type:
 				      MBHC_PLUG_TYPE_HEADSET) &&
 				     (mbhc->current_plug !=
 				      MBHC_PLUG_TYPE_ANC_HEADPHONE)) &&
+				    !wcd_swch_level_remove(mbhc) &&
 				    !mbhc->btn_press_intr) {
 					pr_debug("%s: cable is %sheadset\n",
 						__func__,