AirTag cover won't turn to change battery

Air Tag - unable to remove cover to change battery. The cover will not turn. It is making the chirping sound but I need to change the battery/reset it. Any suggestions on how I might remove it?

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Posted on Feb 27, 2026 10:45 AM

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Posted on Feb 27, 2026 4:43 PM

Ensure your hands are clean - and free of any moisturisers. Hold the AirTag firmly between the palms of your hands, then rotate your palms anti-clockwise in relation to each-other - to twist and unlatch the battery cover.


If necessary, to improve friction, wear talc-free surgical rubber gloves.

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AirTag cover won't turn to change battery

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