AirPods4 case does not charge earbuds

My airpods4 case doesn’t charge my earbuds. What can i do to resolve this



AirPods 4

Posted on Jan 16, 2026 9:27 AM

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Jan 17, 2026 1:23 AM in response to Cdoogie26

"AirPods4 case does not charge earbuds: My airpods4 case doesn’t charge my earbuds. What can i do to resolve this"

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Troubleshooting AirPods Charge:



How to Fix This:

Try troubleshooting the power manually...


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.

Jan 16, 2026 4:38 PM in response to Cdoogie26

Are you within the 15 day return no questions asked period? If you are you can take them in to any Apple store and replace them with a new set.


If not you can take them in to an Apple Genius Bar under warranty and have them test the case for charging and possiby get a new case. Also I'd have them, if the AirPods have enough charge in them, pair them to your mobile device for you.


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