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User profile for user: throast
throast Author
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AirPods Max will not pair anymore

This is infuriating. A few weeks ago, my AirPods Max have stopped connecting to my HP PC and subsequently to my iPhone and iPad. When trying to activate pairing mode by pressing and holding the noise control button, the white light turns on for about two seconds, then immediately turns of and the green light appears. No flashing. Ever. I've tried literally anything possible from factory reset to updating iOS to updating Bluetooth drivers on my PC, literally nothing is working. Now I can't even get them to properly reset anymore because the white flashing light never appears. I've resorted to buying an Apple original audio to lighting cable and not even that works.

Posted on Jan 29, 2022 7:34 AM

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User profile for user: throast
throast Author
User level: Level 1
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Posted on Jan 31, 2022 2:03 AM

What? This is about AirPods Max (you know, the big ones with the cushions?), not any other type of AirPods. I clean the ear cushions regularly but I don't even know how that could possibly affect connectability… Look, if you don't have solutions to my very specific problem, you don't need to reply.

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User level: Level 1
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Jan 31, 2022 2:03 AM in response to TheLittles

What? This is about AirPods Max (you know, the big ones with the cushions?), not any other type of AirPods. I clean the ear cushions regularly but I don't even know how that could possibly affect connectability… Look, if you don't have solutions to my very specific problem, you don't need to reply.

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
195,479 points

Jan 29, 2022 3:26 PM in response to throast

throast Said:

"It's not a Windows related problem because my AirPods won't pair to ANY device, not even Apple devices."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

Yes. It has happened to me. Debris was on the headphone (earwax, in fact).


So, a Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit Apple Support links:




B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

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User profile for user: TheLittles
TheLittles
User level: Level 10
195,479 points

Jan 29, 2022 11:53 AM in response to throast

throast Said:

"AirPods Max will not pair anymore: This is infuriating. A few weeks ago, my AirPods Max have stopped connecting to my HP PC and subsequently to my iPhone and iPad."

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Troubleshoot Bluetooth in Windows:

Use these Links:

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