AirPods won’t stop flashing the amber light

i just got a new AirPod because I lost my other one for my pros. What happens if it won’t stop flashing the amber light?



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Posted on Jun 13, 2023 4:13 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2023 8:19 PM

Flashing amber: there is a problem with your AirPods, AirPods 3, or AirPods Pro. You need to factory reset them and then re-pair them to your device. Apple recommendss as follows:


How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro

You may need to reset your AirPods if they won't charge, or to fix a different issue.


  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Open the lid of your charging case, and put your AirPods in your ears.
  4. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods].
    • If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button  next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
    • If your AirPods don't appear there, continue to the next step. 
  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and keep the lid open. 
  2. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white.*


  1. Reconnect your AirPods: With your AirPods in their charging case and the lid open, place your AirPods close to your iPhone or iPad. Follow the steps on your device's screen.

AirPods can be associated with one Apple ID. If you want to use AirPods (3rd generation) or AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) that someone else has used, they'll first need to remove the AirPods from their Apple ID.

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Jun 21, 2023 8:19 PM in response to MaddieDil

Flashing amber: there is a problem with your AirPods, AirPods 3, or AirPods Pro. You need to factory reset them and then re-pair them to your device. Apple recommendss as follows:


How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro

You may need to reset your AirPods if they won't charge, or to fix a different issue.


  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid.
  2. Wait 30 seconds.
  3. Open the lid of your charging case, and put your AirPods in your ears.
  4. Go to Settings > Bluetooth. Or go to Settings > [your AirPods].
    • If your AirPods appear there as connected, tap the More Info button  next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
    • If your AirPods don't appear there, continue to the next step. 
  1. Put your AirPods in their charging case, and keep the lid open. 
  2. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds, until the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then white.*


  1. Reconnect your AirPods: With your AirPods in their charging case and the lid open, place your AirPods close to your iPhone or iPad. Follow the steps on your device's screen.

AirPods can be associated with one Apple ID. If you want to use AirPods (3rd generation) or AirPods Pro (1st or 2nd generation) that someone else has used, they'll first need to remove the AirPods from their Apple ID.

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AirPods won’t stop flashing the amber light

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