AirPods 3rd Generation

I purchased these in April of this year. While in the charging case, the right earbud regularly drains to 0%, even though it's typically at 90-95% when I put them in. Other than the basic troubleshooting (making sure connections are clean, no dust or dirt, etc.) what else can I try before returning?

Posted on Jul 15, 2023 5:34 AM

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