Airpods pro wont pop up on iPhone 8

Himates240,

The following steps address what you're describing specifically, and should provide a solution:

"If you can't connect to your iPhone or iPad

1. Update your iPhone or iPad to the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
2. Put both AirPods in the charging case and make sure that both AirPods are charging.
3. To make sure that Bluetooth is on, go to Settings > Bluetooth.
4. If your AirPods are connected, make sure that they're selected as your audio device. If your AirPods appear in the list of devices but they don't connect, go to the next step.
5. Close the lid, wait 15 seconds, then open the lid.
6. Press and hold the setup button on the back of the charging case for up to 10 seconds. The status light on the front of the charging case should flash white, which means that your AirPods are ready to connect."

You can find these steps along with other information that may be helpful, here: If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won't connect - Apple Support

If you have followed the steps correctly and you still have the issue, let us know if you get any specific alerts or error messages when trying, as those may help us determine what might be causing the issue.

We also recommend restarting your device to assure you have cleared out any minor software issues.

Restart your iPhone - Apple Support

If you still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support

Cheers!

I spent all day yesterday with the same issue. First make sure they are charged, my co-worker connected my airpods to her phone and it worked, she then unpaired and tried repairing to mine and success!!

Give it a try, good luck