How do you reset an airpod pro that will not work?

AirPod pro not working and I have reset in the case 3 times and the left one still will not connect

Posted on Nov 9, 2022 10:28 AM

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Posted on Nov 10, 2022 1:38 AM

When your AirPods flash white, it means that they are entering pairing mode or attempting to connect to a nearby device.

That's why it's perplexing when your AirPods flash white but won't

connect. Sadly, aside from the AirPods' flashing status light, there are

no other clues as to what the precise issue is.

Keep the charging case lid open. Don't forget that you need to have the lid open while pressing the button during the reset process.


Disconnect the AirPods from all of your devices. If you’ve connected your AirPods to multiple devices, such as a Windows PC or Android tablet, you may need to remove them from each one before resetting them. This can usually be done on your device's Bluetooth settings or Devices screen.


Charge the AirPods’ charging case. The button on the charging case won’t work if the case’s battery is flat. Charge it fully and then retry the reset process.


Charge your Apple AirPods. Like the charging case, your AirPods will also need to be charged before you can reset them.


Plug in the charging case. Connecting the charging cable to the AirPods’ charging case has been known to fix factory reset issues.


If this solution works, your charging case’s battery may be damaged.


Clean the AirPods’ charging case. Use a cotton swab to remove any dirt or grime that may be covering the connectors at the bottom of the inside of the charging case. Once finished, place your AirPods in the case to charge them fully, and then try the reset again.


Clean your Apple AirPods. Dust or dirt on the tips can prevent the charging case from connecting to the AirPods properly.

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Nov 10, 2022 1:38 AM in response to AirPodsdontfnwork

When your AirPods flash white, it means that they are entering pairing mode or attempting to connect to a nearby device.

That's why it's perplexing when your AirPods flash white but won't

connect. Sadly, aside from the AirPods' flashing status light, there are

no other clues as to what the precise issue is.

Keep the charging case lid open. Don't forget that you need to have the lid open while pressing the button during the reset process.


Disconnect the AirPods from all of your devices. If you’ve connected your AirPods to multiple devices, such as a Windows PC or Android tablet, you may need to remove them from each one before resetting them. This can usually be done on your device's Bluetooth settings or Devices screen.


Charge the AirPods’ charging case. The button on the charging case won’t work if the case’s battery is flat. Charge it fully and then retry the reset process.


Charge your Apple AirPods. Like the charging case, your AirPods will also need to be charged before you can reset them.


Plug in the charging case. Connecting the charging cable to the AirPods’ charging case has been known to fix factory reset issues.


If this solution works, your charging case’s battery may be damaged.


Clean the AirPods’ charging case. Use a cotton swab to remove any dirt or grime that may be covering the connectors at the bottom of the inside of the charging case. Once finished, place your AirPods in the case to charge them fully, and then try the reset again.


Clean your Apple AirPods. Dust or dirt on the tips can prevent the charging case from connecting to the AirPods properly.

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