New wired EarPods not working with iPhone

Mu brand new, literally just out of the box. “EarPods” (wired) work on my Macbook Air and NOT my phone. Help!! I have restarted the phone (several times), turned Airplane mode off (on several times) and still they are not connecting.

Thanking you in advance for any suggestions to get them to work short of trotting to an Apple store for a new pair… :(

iPhone 17, iOS 26

Posted on Jun 30, 2026 9:33 AM

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Jul 1, 2026 9:28 AM in response to Debra Floyd 8

Debra Floyd 8 wrote:
Mu brand new, literally just out of the box. “EarPods” (wired) work on my Macbook Air and NOT my phone. Help!! I have restarted the phone (several times), turned Airplane mode off (on several times) and still they are not connecting.
Thanking you in advance for any suggestions to get them to work short of trotting to an Apple store for a new pair… :(

Probably due to lint on your phone.

New wired EarPods not working with iPhone

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