One airpod is quiet and makes a tiny squeak every few seconds.

When I charged my AirPod Pros and took them out of the case to use them, the right AirPod was really quiet and makes a little squeak every few seconds. I played with noise cancelling and nothing changed. I also reset and unpaired the AirPods, and nothing changed either. Before this, my AirPods were working fine.





iPhone 15

Posted on Jul 12, 2025 4:06 PM

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Posted on Jul 30, 2025 4:32 AM

Clean the AirPods

Sometimes, sound issues can be caused by debris or earwax partially blocking the speaker grill.

  • Gently clean the mesh with a dry, soft-bristled brush or a lint-free cloth
  • Avoid using anything wet or sharp


Test With Another Device

Try connecting your AirPods to another iPhone, iPad, or Mac to see if the issue persists. This helps rule out any device-specific problems.


Check for Firmware Update

  • Keep your AirPods in the case, connected to your iPhone
  • Plug the case into power
  • Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and nearby
  • If a firmware update is available, it should install automatically.


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Jul 30, 2025 4:32 AM in response to euanmush

Clean the AirPods

Sometimes, sound issues can be caused by debris or earwax partially blocking the speaker grill.

  • Gently clean the mesh with a dry, soft-bristled brush or a lint-free cloth
  • Avoid using anything wet or sharp


Test With Another Device

Try connecting your AirPods to another iPhone, iPad, or Mac to see if the issue persists. This helps rule out any device-specific problems.


Check for Firmware Update

  • Keep your AirPods in the case, connected to your iPhone
  • Plug the case into power
  • Make sure your iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi and nearby
  • If a firmware update is available, it should install automatically.


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One airpod is quiet and makes a tiny squeak every few seconds.

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