AirPods constantly complaining about location being shared?

I sent my AirPods Pro in to apple for repair, but ever since I got them back I keep getting this message:



I did a factory reset which stopped the notifications for a week or so but they have started up again. Any idea what this is exactly (does Apple have "find my device" turned on?) and how to make sure the AirPods is synced to me only?


Thanks.

Posted on Aug 7, 2023 5:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 8, 2023 12:55 PM

Hey solomani,


When you received your replacement AirPods Pro, did you use the steps in this article to set it up with? Set up your replacement AirPods or charging case - Apple Support


"Set up your AirPods or charging case

  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the Information button  next to your AirPods.
  2. Tap Forget This Device.
  3. Tap Forget Device, and tap again to confirm.
  4. Put both AirPods in your charging case.
  5. Open the lid and check the status light. It should flash amber.
  6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for a few seconds. The status light should flash white.*
  7. Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  8. Open the case—with your AirPods inside—and hold it next to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. A setup animation appears on your screen.
  9. Tap Connect, then tap Done."


If not, give those steps a try and see if that message stops appearing.


Feel free to get back to us with any questions or problems you may have.


All the best.

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Aug 8, 2023 12:55 PM in response to solomani

Hey solomani,


When you received your replacement AirPods Pro, did you use the steps in this article to set it up with? Set up your replacement AirPods or charging case - Apple Support


"Set up your AirPods or charging case

  1. On your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch, go to Settings > Bluetooth and tap the Information button  next to your AirPods.
  2. Tap Forget This Device.
  3. Tap Forget Device, and tap again to confirm.
  4. Put both AirPods in your charging case.
  5. Open the lid and check the status light. It should flash amber.
  6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for a few seconds. The status light should flash white.*
  7. Go to the Home Screen on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch.
  8. Open the case—with your AirPods inside—and hold it next to your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. A setup animation appears on your screen.
  9. Tap Connect, then tap Done."


If not, give those steps a try and see if that message stops appearing.


Feel free to get back to us with any questions or problems you may have.


All the best.

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