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I lost my AirPods case

Hi, i lost my AirPods case, but I do have both my AirPods. My AirPods are the 2nd generation. Can I charge my AirPods in a 1st generation charging case?

Posted on Apr 12, 2021 1:32 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2021 9:13 AM

See this discussion --> "Air Pods 1st or 2nd generation will charge with a 1st generation case, but keep in mind that the 1st generation case will not charge wirelessly."


If you decide to go with a replacement, instructions for Airpods are provided at the bottom of this support article "How to find your lost AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max": --> https://support.apple.com/HT207581 Neither the warranty nor AppleCare+ helps with the cost of Airpods that are lost. The cost for damaged Airpods may be lessened by any 'AppleCare+ For Headphones' coverage you may have.


'AirPods Service and Repair' lists replacement fees. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/airpods/repair/service


1. If you can't find your AirPod or Charging Case, or if something is damaged, get the serial number. Click on this link to discover how to find the serial number. --> https://support.apple.com/HT209371


2. Contact Apple Support for a replacement. Click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF32003&category_id=SC0298

(You may have to go to the support article in my first link for the special Airpod replacement service link if that one doesn't work.)


3. Learn how to set up your replacement.

Set up your replacement AirPods or charging case - "When you get your replacement, follow these steps to use your AirPods again." --> https://support.apple.com/HT207827


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Apr 12, 2021 9:13 AM in response to Leaciana

See this discussion --> "Air Pods 1st or 2nd generation will charge with a 1st generation case, but keep in mind that the 1st generation case will not charge wirelessly."


If you decide to go with a replacement, instructions for Airpods are provided at the bottom of this support article "How to find your lost AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max": --> https://support.apple.com/HT207581 Neither the warranty nor AppleCare+ helps with the cost of Airpods that are lost. The cost for damaged Airpods may be lessened by any 'AppleCare+ For Headphones' coverage you may have.


'AirPods Service and Repair' lists replacement fees. Click here --> https://support.apple.com/airpods/repair/service


1. If you can't find your AirPod or Charging Case, or if something is damaged, get the serial number. Click on this link to discover how to find the serial number. --> https://support.apple.com/HT209371


2. Contact Apple Support for a replacement. Click here --> https://getsupport.apple.com/?caller=kbase&PGF=PGF32003&category_id=SC0298

(You may have to go to the support article in my first link for the special Airpod replacement service link if that one doesn't work.)


3. Learn how to set up your replacement.

Set up your replacement AirPods or charging case - "When you get your replacement, follow these steps to use your AirPods again." --> https://support.apple.com/HT207827


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