AirPods Pro 2 won't enter pairing mode after reset

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AirPods Pro 2 won't enter pairing mode after reset

Hello

I was using AirPods pro 2 with my iPhone and everything was fine until last evening. I connected the airpods to my iPhone and only one of them was working, the other one wasn't. So I tried to reset them. After resetting by pressing the setup button on the case, the light blinked amber making a sound and then blinked a green light. After the process, I tried to connect the airpods with my phone but the case doesn't show blinking white light (paring mode). Automatic connection after holding them next to iPhone also ain't working.

I have tried all troubleshooting steps - resetting airpods, restarting the phone, trying to reconnect but nothing has been helpful.

What should be the next step to get them connected and get to use them again ?

Please help.

Thanks in advance.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Posted on Feb 11, 2026 9:07 AM

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May 6, 2026 12:27 PM in response to eoj22

Hello, I had the same issue (but not after reset so they were still linked to my phone but not entering pairing mode) now trying to connect my Air Pods pro 2 to my PC and the solution I found is unlocking the phone next to them with the case open and when they appeared on the phone's screen I kept the button pressed and it worked directly. Hope this helps.

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