Noise cancellation weakness on AirPods Pro 2 after iOS update to 26.2

I have recently updated my iPhone 16 Pro iOS to 26.2. I have AirPods Pro 2. the noise cancellation feature was working very well on my previous iOS since the update the performance of it is extremely weak. I’ve had my AirPods for over two years now and this is specifically related to the iOS update. I have done all the troubleshooting ear fit test, cleaning, updating the firmware on my AirPod disconnecting, forgetting the device and reconnecting and nothing seems to work. Any recommendation?

Posted on Jan 26, 2026 4:45 PM

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Jan 27, 2026 4:46 PM in response to sheilatop

"Noise cancellation weakness on AirPods Pro 2 after iOS update to 26.2: I have recently updated my iPhone 16 Pro iOS to 26.2. I have AirPods Pro 2. the noise cancellation feature was working very well on my previous iOS since the update the performance of it is extremely weak. I’ve had my AirPods for over two years now and this is specifically related to the iOS update. I have done all the troubleshooting ear fit test, cleaning, updating the firmware on my AirPod disconnecting, forgetting the device and reconnecting and nothing seems to work. Any recommendation?"

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AirPods Issue After iOS Update:


A. Clear the Caches:

Being AirPods is having issue, it may be an issue with Bluetooth. Caches are created for remembrance of app usage, so that they open in a more efficient and more affective way. So, clear your caches. Use my User Tip: How to Clear "System Data" in your iPhone's Storage: - User Tip


B. Report this to Apple:

Do your Part: Provide Apple with feedback on this, letting them know about this issue.  Apple may not get back to you directly, but the more feedback they receive on this, the more they will know what is occurring, and what bug fixes to include in updates to come. Apple will know nothing of this, if you don't report it to them.

  1. Go Here: Feedback - iPhone - Apple
  2. Select: "Bug Report" for the "Feedback Type"
  3. Comment: that this all began after installing an update. Include the URL of this thread.
  4. Proceed from there as necessary

Noise cancellation weakness on AirPods Pro 2 after iOS update to 26.2

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