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Left AirPod does't work

Used my AirPod pros twice and now when I tried using them only right one works left one doesn’t even register that it’s out of the case when put in my ear

only solution I’ve seen so far is buying a new airpod… already tried resetting everything including my network settings, still doesn’t even pick up the left AirPod



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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 8:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 8, 2021 8:21 PM

If it’s brand new, then take it to an Apple retail store for replacement.


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If there's no sound in one AirPod:


  1. Make sure that your charging case is fully charged.
  2. Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds.
  3. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad.
  4. Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging .
  5. Put both AirPods in your ears.
  6. Play audio to test both AirPods.
  7. If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods.


If there's low volume in one AirPod

If your left or right AirPod isn't playing any sound, or if the volume is too quiet, follow these steps:


  1. Check the microphone and speaker mesh on each AirPod. 
  2. If you see any debris, clean your AirPods using the guidelines in this article, and see if that fixes the issue.
  3. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Balance, and make sure that the balance is set in the middle. 
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Dec 8, 2021 8:21 PM in response to Erikmalm

If it’s brand new, then take it to an Apple retail store for replacement.


— —


If there's no sound in one AirPod:


  1. Make sure that your charging case is fully charged.
  2. Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds.
  3. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad.
  4. Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging .
  5. Put both AirPods in your ears.
  6. Play audio to test both AirPods.
  7. If an AirPod still isn't working, reset your AirPods.


If there's low volume in one AirPod

If your left or right AirPod isn't playing any sound, or if the volume is too quiet, follow these steps:


  1. Check the microphone and speaker mesh on each AirPod. 
  2. If you see any debris, clean your AirPods using the guidelines in this article, and see if that fixes the issue.
  3. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > Balance, and make sure that the balance is set in the middle. 

Left AirPod does't work

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