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Andybacchus Author

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AirPods not connecting to iPhone after updating to iOS 17

Has anyone had an issue with their AirPods not connecting to their phone after iOS 17 update? My AirPods Pro (1st gen) will not connect to my iPhone 13 Pro Max. When placed in the ears the notification sound to say they’re connected does not happen. Occasionally I get an “AirPods connected” message on my phone, but when I try to play music the sound comes out of my phone, not the AirPods.

I can fix the issue temporarily by forgetting the AirPods device on my phone, then reconnecting them. The sounds come through the AirPods, but when I stop playing music, dock the AirPods to the case and come back to use them later, the issue reappears.

any advice on how to fix would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

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Posted on Sep 22, 2023 12:05 PM

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LetsGoBraves

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26 points

Posted on Sep 29, 2023 1:09 PM

I have this issue also. My problem goes even further though as I removed the AirPods Pro from Bluetooth and now my phone will not recognize them at all. I’ve tried every possible way and no matter what my phone just doesn’t recognize them. Everything is updated and everything has a full charge.

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Nov 25, 2023 5:01 PM in response to Andybacchus

I’m having issues on find my for my AirPod pros 2nd gen, it says no location found. I had no problems with this until I updated my iPhone 11 to iOS 17

Nov 28, 2023 12:51 PM in response to keisha_xo

Tried on my friends iPhone that still has the previous IOS and it works 🤷🏻‍♀️

Nov 28, 2023 4:21 PM in response to Andybacchus

I restarted my phone after completely unpairing my AirPods. I then paired my AirPods again and they connected.

Dec 1, 2023 11:38 AM in response to NicFo72

I’m already losing hope with my airpods.

obed138

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Dec 1, 2023 1:59 PM in response to saiiimonsays

Same

Dec 1, 2023 2:23 PM in response to KittyCatBar321

New patch tonight let's hope it solves our air pods problem with Bluetooth

Dec 8, 2023 12:33 PM in response to saiiimonsays

I’m having exact same issue on a brand new pair

Jan 22, 2024 3:22 PM in response to Camo1810

Have you already tried updating your AirPods?

The update applies to all devices. That worked for me

Camo1810

Level 1

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Jan 22, 2024 4:59 PM in response to DianaVilla92

How do I update my AirPods when I cannot connect them via Bluetooth as they are undiscoverable.

Apr 8, 2024 1:01 PM in response to thatphillyjawn

I have the exact same problem!

olori123

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8 points

Apr 10, 2024 10:12 AM in response to Andybacchus

The problem is that if I connect my phone with alr pods , is only one that will work and if u give my alr pods to another person bothe of them will work but on my phone is only one that work

olori123

Level 1

8 points

Apr 10, 2024 10:13 AM in response to Andybacchus

The problem is that if I connect my phone with alr pods , is only one that will work and if u give my alr pods to another person bothe of them will work but on my phone is only one that work please help me to find solutions

Jun 23, 2024 11:46 PM in response to Andybacchus

I have same problem. After updating IOS, some functions did not work. Apple store said that it is because your airpods are copy. What should I do?

daren171

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22 points

Jun 27, 2024 5:57 AM in response to aden188

Good idea and that works. Sadly Apple, not fixing the issues, which if anyone has found please let me know 🙂

AirPods not connecting to iPhone after updating to iOS 17