AirPods Pros making crackling static noises

I have this exact same problem. I bought my airpods pro fresh out of the box from the apple store in Feb 2020 and the problem didnt start until the last few days. it only happens on noise canceling and transparency. This seems software related. I performed the reset and unpairing and then subsequent repairing and the problem persists.

PLEASE someone fix this! I paid a lot of money for these!

I’ve seen videos and read articles about people sending back one defective AirPod, left or right, and Apple sending back one replacement lol. There’s no way I’m doing that. Whenever the next generation of AirPods Pro comes out, Apple needs to recall every single defective pair of the originals and replace them free of charge, with AppleCare thrown in for free.

Apple should be giving full refunds or replacing them with the next generation of Airpods Pro without question, whether they're outta warranty or not. They're the biggest piece of sh*t Apple product I've ever bought.

No sale. Un-paired, re-paired, re-un-paired, re-re-paired, no go. Ditto with putting them in the charging box, etc. Still sounds like someone's crinkling wax paper right next to my right (only) ear. Running the latest iOS.

The only thing that gets rid of the sound is to set the "Transparency" and "Noise Cancellation" to OFF. That "solves" it, but that's only a workaround.

Calling Apple tomorrow.

Oh Dear. Im on my second right replacement within 1 year and after 1 week it’s started clicking when I walk.

Massive issues with right earpiece clearly.

Recall Apple recall!

It actually starts to put questions in your mind about switching to another brand which to date I’ve used many apple products. Maybe it’s time. Or at least time will tell if Apple proactively act.

I hope you have it resolved but as a lot of ppl on this thread have mentioned, we've been on our 3rd or even 4th replacement. As you have said...'fingers crossed' Good luck, but this gen of APPs are crap.

Irnaggie - I think the problem is more that many people have had to replace theirs 3 or 4 times which is crap. My 3rd ones apple told me I needed to go into a store to diagnose the problem, I dropped them off and a week later was told to come back and get them. I asked the rep what the issue was, his response “we didn’t even test it and are just replacing them”

what does that tell you? 😒

I got my left one finally replaced

Have the issue with the left pod since one week (after two months using). Unfortunately nothings helps, only turning off of the transparency/cancellation modes. Hope only, it is a software problem

I wonder if the Apple Watch has something to do with it since it could be a problem with too many Bluetooth connections. For the people with this problem have the Apple Watch?

If the cup is not put correctly then the airpods turn the noise cancelation off, so you'll stop hearing it as the mic is the source of the crackling.

This actually helped a lot! There is still a little crack, but I don’t know if I’m just hearing things now 😂 but I used tape and a tiny bit of dust came out! Thank you so much. 🙏🏻

Since that’s a microphone issue, it affects the test accuracy. In fact, this problem has the same effect of a bad seal: external sounds bypass the ANC.

I had this issue since March. The right one came and went. But the left one just kept getting worse and worse. Today I asked to return them.

So I just got a new AirPod pros and out the box the left earbud is clicking nonstop it will stop during music but when I pause it the clicking noise goes with my movement it’s the most annoying thing ever I’ve been through three AirPod pros all them had problems I don’t know what to do I’m going to exchange them again but their inventory is low everywhere I try to go