AirPods not working properly?

Hey idk if this is just a problem I’ve been having but one of my AirPods doesn’t charge properly, like it doesn’t like to charge and I basically have to shake the case around to get it to charge. It charges to “100%” but runs out of charge LONG before its other half. Like the other one will still be on 60-70%.


I have already tried cleaning the AirPod and case and resetting but neither has helped. Any ideas or do I need to bring them into a shop?

Posted on Mar 18, 2025 8:11 PM

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Mar 18, 2025 8:28 PM in response to E—ie

AirPods not working properly?: Hey idk if this is just a problem I’ve been having but one of my AirPods doesn’t charge properly, […]Any ideas or do I need to bring them into a shop?

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Get a Replacement:

From what you’ve tried, take these back. You have 14 days to return these. Apple gives you a one-year, out-of.the.box limited warranty with these. So, if found to be faulty, then Apple might just replace them for you.

Mar 19, 2025 6:39 AM in response to E—ie

AirPods not working properly?: Hello! Thank you for your help.: unfortunately this pair are over a year old and I don’t know if they’ve always done this as they were my mother’s set first. It may just be something that happens to older pairs unfortunately.

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Frankly, it this were me, I’d just get myself another pair, rather than placing them

in my own ear. These are used.


Troubleshooting AirPods Power Draining:

A. A Few Links to Visit:





B. Try the Following Tasks:

  • Hold Down the Button on the case for about 15 seconds.
  • Use an Apple Brand Cable - not a third party one - cool though it may look, a fabric, third-part cable would likely tear - (Apple cable's are plastic and are intended for Apple)
  • Remove the AirPod from the Case, then place it back in the charger. Perhaps it need to resync with he charger.

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