How to reset these legally bought AirPods from the previous owner? put title in text box

How to reset these legally bought AirPods from the previous owner

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Posted on Jan 26, 2023 5:12 PM

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Jan 28, 2023 12:11 PM in response to CecengineerDavid

You don't.

The original owner would have to remove them from their devices.

Jan 30, 2023 10:24 PM in response to Johnathan Burger

What if you got them as a gift and you don’t don’t know how to get a hold of them on the phone anymore. What do you do then?

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