How to fix AirPods setup not completed error and could not be found in Find My app?

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Hello. I have original AirPods (I checked the serial number on Apple’s official website).

When connecting to my iPhone, I get the message: “AirPods setup not completed.”

I have already tried:

- forgetting the device and reconnecting,

- signing out of Apple ID and signing back in,

- updating iOS,

- resetting network settings,

- checking “Find My iPhone” settings.

The problem still remains. Could you please help me fix this or advise what to do next?

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Original Title: Airpods not find in locator

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 25, 2025 7:01 PM

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Answer 1

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Have you tried to reset the AirPods to see if the issues persist?

Put your AirPods in their charging case, close the lid and wait 30 seconds.
On an iPhone or iPad that's paired with your AirPods, go to Settings > Bluetooth:

- If your AirPods appear in the My Devices list, tap the More Info button next to your AirPods, tap Forget This Device, then tap again to confirm.
- If your AirPods don't appear in the list, continue to the next step.

Open the lid of your charging case.
Press and hold the setup button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds.
When the status light on the front of the case flashes amber, then flashes white, you can follow the steps on your device's screen to reconnect your AirPods.

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Which AirPods model do you use?

Did you already have a look at this article?

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