Air tag battery replacement issue

I am trying to replace the battery but no mater how long I hold it down it does not make any sound indicating that the battery is connected. I have tried three different batteries to make sure I wasn’t using a dead one and none of them worked.

iPhone 7, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 20, 2022 10:58 AM

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AnnieL2

Community Specialist

Apr 21, 2022 10:28 AM in response to noodlesthecat

Salutations noodlesthecat,

Despite not hearing a sound after inserting the new battery, does the AirTag show in the Find My app allowing you to check the charge status? Or is it acting though there is no battery?

Thanks.

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