AirPods Pros making crackling static noises

Has anyone found a fix for this yet? I got my Airpod Pros back in January and they were fine until early May when the latest firmware update came out, then that crackling sound started happening in my right Airpod. It only happens in NC and transparency modes. I've tried resetting them, forgetting this device, etc, and nothing works so far. Apple really sh*t the bed with these things, they don't stay secure in my ears either. Hands down the worst Apple product I've ever bought. I won't recommend them to anyone. I should be asking for my $$ back.

Whatever the issue is, these things are pieces of ****. Whenever the Airpods Pro 2 comes out, Apple should be replacing original Airpods Pros that are defective with 2's. These things cost a ******* fortune to, in Canada where I am, they're $330 CDN. Honestly I'm done with bluetooth wireless headphones/earbuds. Wired from now on.

You just described my exact experience with these things lol. I've tried everything you have. Interesting thing I noticed in the last few days however, when I have them paired with my Macbook Pro, there's no static/crackling sound, it only happens when paired with my iPhone or iPad. Nonetheless the Airpods Pros are pieces of sh*t, Apple should be doing a complete recall on these things.

I've read stories of people sending the one defective airpod pro back to Apple through the mail and receiving a replacement, there's no way I'm doing that lol. I should be able to walk into an Apple Store and get a brand new replacement pair sealed in the box, not those pairs in the little plastics bag they give out as replacements. I'm either gonna push for a refund or wait until the next generation of these things comes out.

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This is exactly why I'm not exchanging them for another pair. I'm either getting a refund or waiting til the new gen of AirPods Pro comes and exchange them then. Apple needs to recall these things asap.

From what I’m seeing on these forums and other forums there is no fix for this issue. I’ve been reading posts of people going through 1-2 replacements pairs with the same issues. Like I’ve said, Apple needs to recall these things and pull them from stores. They also need to give people the options of a refund or waiting until the next generation of AirPods Pro’s comes out.

Even with the latest update from Apple, my Airpod Pros are still cracking intermittently. I have reset multiple times based on the below suggestions. I do use them interchangeably on my iMac, my Macbook Pro, and my iPhone - but this should not be causing them to crack, right?

Is anyone else still experiencing this issue?

Like I’ve said, Apple needs to recall these things and pull them from store shelves. They also need to give people refunds on them, if they want a refund. The biggest piece of garbage Apple product I’ve ever bought.

This exactly why I’m not wasting my time with replacements. I keep reading post after post of people with 2-3 faulty replacements. I love Apple products and will continue to be a loyal customer, but they need to recall these, pull them from stores and stop sending out replacements. They need to give people the option of a refund, (even if past the refund period or outta warranty), or wait until the AirPods Pro 2 comes out and exchange for those.

I haven’t done anything yet. I’m booking a Genius Bar appointment soon and I’m get a replacement pair. If the replacement pair still makes that static crackling noise, I’m either getting a refund or waiting until the AirPods Pro 2 comes out. I’m not going to the Apple store multiple times to get these things replaced. Apple needs to stop selling these things and admit they screwed up big time with them.

My AirPods Pro were fine for the first few months. All of a sudden, I put on the AirPods and I started to hear the static crackling sound in the left earpiece. I thought it wasn’t going to go away but it disappeared after 2 days. The sound transferred to my right earpiece. I’ve tried leaving my AirPods in the case for awhile and it would still happen here and there. Don’t know what to do at this point. I just hope that the crackling sound will go away.

Yes. I agree 100%. And people also should not have to put a deposit every time to get the replacement part. This is not a wear and tear issue. Is an issue from manufacturer. If I buy an expensive item, I expect that item to have superior quality. This headphones are just some over expensive POS’s

Completely agree with so many of the comments. I have had nothing but Apple products for 15 years with multiple laptops, iPads, iPhones and lots of accessories and home devices. Occasionally there have been issues with some of these (completely understandable as I am in manufacturing and get that things do happen). However up until today I have always been able to take it to an Apple Store and they swapped out the problematic product for a new one. I was told like many others on here that I have to put a deposit down, send the others back and they will let me know once they take a look and determine it wasn’t abuse if they are warranting the product and not charging me. The store had plenty of stock on Airpod Pros but said they were only for sale and not for taking care of long time customers like they have always done in the past and blamed the new policy on COVID. I for years have always paid way more for Apple products and supported the company because of the incredible customer service that I received (even though I didn’t need to very often, but knowing if there was an issue how I would be treated). Apple just became another manufacturer like all the rest with how they are addressing this know issue. Certainly will change mine (and I’m sure many others) view on spending as much as many of us do for personal and our businesses for their product at premium prices.

I just dropped my AirPods Pro off to a repair center for the third time because of popping in yet another earphone. On my way out I passed a string of people with broken MacBooks. “We don’t ship junk” I guess this promise died with Steve Jobs.

To be honest with the exception of my AirPod Pros, I've been very happy with my Apple products over the last 15-20 years. I've always gotten my $$ worth out of their products, but these AirPod Pros are garbage. They should've been recalled and pulled from stores months ago. Customers shouldn't have to be getting these things replaced 3 or 4 times, that should be a wake up call for Apple to recall them and stop manufacturing them until they've worked out the glitches.