On a windows 11, when connected through the USB C port the airpods pros charge for a couple of seconds then stop. The only feasible way to charge them would be to reconnect them every 10 seconds which isn't practical. What is the solution?
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Had same issue here and took 2 working days to resolve...
First, excuse my english, I'm french :p
Noa250 solution didn't worked for me, although I use standard USB and no USB-C (don't think this is related)
After upgrading my laptop to a fresh installation of Windows 11, I noticed that my Airpods Case wouldn't charge as usual on Windows 10.
The issue lies in the driver used to connect the airpods case: C:\Windows\System32\drivers\hidusb.sys
On my current windows version (build 22000.469) the driver version is 10.0.22000.1
If you replace it manually with an old one (have to skirt many Windows securities), the issue disappear. (tested with a 6.xxxxx from windows 7). But you will encounter other USB issues (for example, my mouse wasn't detected anymore, such as other usb devices). I tried with a much more recent version of the .sys (10.0.16299.15) but issue was the same.
Solution was to change only usb driver used for the Airpods Case with Zadig!
I changed it for libusbK and it worked like a charm! (Had to 'show all devices' in 'options' to see the Airpods Case. You also have to plug it to see it in the list)
Airpods Case charges now continually and other devices still use original hidusb.sys (you can check it all with the usefull Nirsoft USBDeview)
PS: Many research for this issue also leads me to a very interesting 'plug-in' for Windows users with their Ipods -> Magicpods by Aleksandr Maslov on Windows store. It reproduce behavior of IOS Airpods on Windows with same design and very usefull options (such as autoconnect).
I have the same issue. I connect my ipod pro case with the lightning cable (original) to my Windows laptop, and it does not charge the case. But it charges my iphone. I connect the ipod pro case with a wall adapter an it charges fine.
Spot on! This had been a problem from me ever since the switch from Windows 10 to Windows 11. No issues charging the case anywhere else with the same USB C cable and no issues charging my iPhone 13 with the same USB C on my comp. Was sooooo frustrating. Glad I looked for solutions again as I had just about given up.
all I can say is wow... I’m on a road trip and was about to take a trip to the closest Apple 🍏 store but you saved me a trip, time and more hours of frustration... this worked like a CHARM... Thanks for sharing and let’s all send great vibes to the person on Reddit who you got this fix from... from being unable to use my AirPods for 2days Im now at 30% and rising after applying this fix... thanks for sharing...
Same for me. Only airpods (two separate sets, pro and normal) not charging from new laptop running Windows 10 Enterprise 21H2. Every other apple device charging fine fine same cable. Also tried different cables: same result --> airpods charge for a few seconds then they stop charging.
This is seriusly annoying for someone like me working on the go and not always near a normal power outlet. please Fix!
Thankyou,
GC
Thank you this helped alot.
For the people that have the "Disable device" greyed out initially, you have to click on the "Change settings" button with the admin logo, then click allow.
After that you can disable the device
Thank you so much noa250 for your help, this worked for me. this issue has bothered me for few months, I had to carry power adaptor everywhere with me. Now I don't need that anymore. My phone charges with laptop again. Great Job!!
have you found a solution? Same here...
Noa250, This seems to have worked for me as well. Thanks!!
noa250 This worked for me. This has really been bugging me, so I am very grateful for the support. Signed up for apple discussions just so I could give you a thumbs up! Thanks
Glad I could help, this has bugged me too. I have been looking for a solution for two months.
Thanks man, great troubleshooting.
Amazing
THANK YOUUUU at first I didn't know if it would permanently disable my AirPods but I trusted it and it worked perfectly!! saves so much hassle thank you
it worked for me. Charging right now as I'm writing this. thank you
This has worked perfectly for me! Thank you so much. I've been searching for weeks for a solution to this problem
Many thanks :)
Airpod case not charging from laptop
