AirPods Pro clicking sound.

Yes, I agree. Went away completely when they were in 'Off' mode. So can't be a physical problem. I also noticed a feedback distortion coming from the problematic side when using them for a phone call. So it does certainly sound like a software / external microphone issue or a DSP issue somewhere in between.

But then why would it affect some people but not others. And why not just roll back the ANC algorithm to the original highly praised one. It's a bizarre issue. One article postulated it may be a patent rights issue with the original ANC techniques which they then had to remove.

I’ve just had my second APP replacement. In March, was the right one, apple support sent replacement and worked fine. Then the left went last week. Fixes the problem, for how long?, I’m not confident.

Got the other one replaced on warranty as well. For you who have this defect - you’re not alone and return your AirPods to get them replaced within warranty.

I noticed the same thing. When I remove the rubber tip, the rattling noise is gone. Putting it back makes the rattling sound come back again. Frustrating indeed.

Apple just released a new software update for airpods pro. Maybe this one can solve the issue.

I contacted Apple Support and they are sending me a new Left Airpods Pro. Got to give it a try!

Same issue is happening for me. When ever I move my head, touch my ear, or touch my right AirPod, a clicking noise begins. It started a few days ago. I’m convinced this is a firmware flaw due to the fact that others are having the same problem around the same time. If anyone else has greater reasoning as to why this is occurring please let me know

i have had the same problem, i only add to this that i have already sent mine in for repair twice already. Once through Apple by mailing them in and a second time through my local 3rd party apple store since i do not live near an official Apple store. both repairs have happened about 3 months apart and mine have started having the same problem for a 3 time and all replacements are still running the same firmware. I am really hoping Apple will soon address this as they are far to expensive to perform this way.

They put a hold on your account that looks like a charge to replace one was around a $100 hold on my account and now that they are replacing both there is a $200 hold placed. Hopefully third time is a charm

This is my second update. I received my right replacement from Apple and the day I got my replacement the left one starting making the same noise only while the transparency mode or noise canceling is on. If I turn that off I don’t hear it. I have a feeling this set will fail also, but rest assured every time it happens I will call for a replacement until my warranty expires. If it’s not fixed by then I maybe looking for a different brand. I think that is a fair for Apple to get this fixed.

Just purchased the AirPod 2 (w/charging case) and same issue too. Disconnecting and reconnect Bluetooth only works for a short while. I use mine with an iPhone 11 and an older MacBook Pro (2014). Makes clicking sound only with the phone.

I have the exact same problem and support gave me new ear tips and it didn’t fix the problem seems like they’re trying to save money and not replace mine when i’ve clearly gone through all the motions, most definitely a hardware problem

I took pics of the serial numbers each time just to ensure it was a new one. And they switched every time.

firmware or software issues doesn’t necessarily show up all the time in every device.

my iPhone XS Max has had horrible battery since 13.4.1 (and still in 13.5). That’s another issue that is affecting many people but not every device and some say it got better in 13.5. Not for me. Just like this issue

Yeah unfortunately Apple does not care about it. The Apple authorized service center told me that it is a very common problem and that I would expect to have it even in a new replacement. Which happened four times. But the rude GM of the Apple flag ship store in Seoul scolded me for having swapped out my AirPods so much saying that that is very abnormal and refused to even put the AirPods in his ear to listen for the problem. And then he had the audacity to write that “problem was not reproducible. One time exception” but he refused to put the AirPods in a year… So how can you reproduce an issue if you don’t even try to listen for it?

Software updates didn’t fix anything for me. This has something to do with noise canceling. When you disable both Transparency mode and active noise canceling modes; So you are left with do nothing mode witch in the middle, The problem disappears. I think these headphones or somehow prone to damage this way. I remember once dropping one them gently and the problem start happening.