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Airpods Pairing Verification Error

I bought AirPods which turned out to be fake, I still want to use them but when I try to connect it says it’s not verified, so then I press connect anyways, then it says pairing failed then it only gives me the option to disconnect. I still want to use them.


AirPods (3rd generation)

Posted on Sep 13, 2023 5:23 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2023 5:44 PM

angelotj Said:

"Airpods Pairing Verification Error: I bought AirPods which turned out to be fake, I still want to use them but when I try to connect it says it’s not verified, so then I press connect anyways, then it says pairing failed then it only gives me the option to disconnect. I still want to use them."

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Connecting Airpods:


A. Verifying Fake AirPods:

What makes you so certain they are fake? Find the serial number of your AirPods, and then enter it here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support. If all shows up as AirPods Pro, then you are all set.


B. Return these:

IF these are fake, then why not just return them? If purchased off of a Web site (i.e. eBay or Amazon), then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable, and if you can get your money back.


C. Troubleshoot the Pairing:

If they wont pair, then you can try troubleshooting the pairing. You might beagle to connect them to a different device.

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Sep 13, 2023 5:44 PM in response to angelotj

angelotj Said:

"Airpods Pairing Verification Error: I bought AirPods which turned out to be fake, I still want to use them but when I try to connect it says it’s not verified, so then I press connect anyways, then it says pairing failed then it only gives me the option to disconnect. I still want to use them."

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Connecting Airpods:


A. Verifying Fake AirPods:

What makes you so certain they are fake? Find the serial number of your AirPods, and then enter it here: Check Your Service and Support Coverage - Apple Support. If all shows up as AirPods Pro, then you are all set.


B. Return these:

IF these are fake, then why not just return them? If purchased off of a Web site (i.e. eBay or Amazon), then contact the site, seeing if the seller can be held accountable, and if you can get your money back.


C. Troubleshoot the Pairing:

If they wont pair, then you can try troubleshooting the pairing. You might beagle to connect them to a different device.

Airpods Pairing Verification Error

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