Right AirPod 4 not charging and AirPods not connecting

Currently, my right AirPod on my AirPods 4 won’t take a charge, as well as the fact that my AirPods won’t connect to my phone. I’ve tried wiping the charging port, and I’ve reset both my phone and my AirPods, so I’m incredibly confused. This only started like a day or two ago.

Posted on Feb 4, 2026 7:08 PM

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Feb 4, 2026 7:35 PM in response to pfayce

"Right AirPod 4 not charging and AirPods not connecting: Currently, my right AirPod on my AirPods 4 won’t take a charge, as well as the fact that my AirPods won’t connect to my phone. I’ve tried wiping the charging port, and I’ve reset both my phone and my AirPods, so I’m incredibly confused. This only started like a day or two ago."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Charge:

A. Always have a Full-Charge: Charge your AirPods with Charging Case and Learn About Battery Life - Apple Support.


B. Visit Apple Support links:


C. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


D. Also, Clear Out Earwax: How to clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


E. 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.

Feb 4, 2026 7:35 PM in response to pfayce

"Right AirPod 4 not charging and AirPods not connecting: Currently, my right AirPod on my AirPods 4 won’t take a charge, as well as the fact that my AirPods won’t connect to my phone. I’ve tried wiping the charging port, and I’ve reset both my phone and my AirPods, so I’m incredibly confused. This only started like a day or two ago."

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Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:


A Few Thoughts to Try:


A. Start by wiggling it in your ear.


B. Charge these to 100%


C. Visit Apple Support links:


D. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


E. Clear Out Earwax:

Go Here: How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support


F. Enable: Automatic Ear Detection - Apple Support

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