{"id":19768,"date":"2023-03-10T17:08:14","date_gmt":"2023-03-10T11:38:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/magicsheds.in\/index.php\/2023\/03\/10\/airpods-not-working-heres-how-to-factory-reset-your-airpods-airpods-pro-or-airpods-max\/"},"modified":"2023-03-10T17:08:14","modified_gmt":"2023-03-10T11:38:14","slug":"airpods-not-working-heres-how-to-factory-reset-your-airpods-airpods-pro-or-airpods-max","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/magicsheds.in\/index.php\/2023\/03\/10\/airpods-not-working-heres-how-to-factory-reset-your-airpods-airpods-pro-or-airpods-max\/","title":{"rendered":"Airpods not working?  Here&#8217;s how to factory reset your AirPods, AirPods Pro or Airpods Max"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<div class=\"full-w-img\"><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-m=\"true\" src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods.png\"\/><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload\" data-m=\"true\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods.png\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" \/><\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re selling your AirPods or having trouble connecting them to your device, resetting them can help.  The latter will keep the AirPods settings at default and make them as good as new.  That said, a mere reset will not remove the AirPods from your Apple ID.  If you\u2019re giving the earphones away, you\u2019ll also need to unlink them from your ID.  If you\u2019re wondering how, fret not, we\u2019ve got you covered.  Below is a detailed guide on how to factory reset your AirPods, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max, as well as how to remove AirPods from Apple ID and more.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_factory_reset_AirPods_or_AirPods_Pro\"\/>How to factory reset AirPods or AirPods Pro<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re experiencing connectivity or audio issues on your AirPods or AirdPods Pro, a quick factory reset is the way to go.  Here\u2019s how you can do it in minutes.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, make sure the AirPods are in their charging case<\/li>\n<li>then open the case cover<\/li>\n<li>Now go to \u2018Settings\u2019 app on your iPhone and tap on \u2018Bluetooth\u2019<\/li>\n<li>Select the circled \u2018i\u2019 under \u2018My Devices\u2019\n<div class=\"full-w-img\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to reset AirPods\" width=\"234\" height=\"507\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-507463 lazyload mod-full\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 234px) 100vw, 234px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604.png?tr=q-100 828w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-69x150.png?tr=q-100 69w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-139x300.png?tr=q-100 139w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-768x1662.png?tr=q-100 768w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-473x1024.png?tr=q-100 473w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-696x1506.png?tr=q-100 696w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604-194x420.png?tr=q-100 194w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/IMG_7604.png?tr=q-100\"\/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>On the next screen tap on \u2018Forget this device\u2019<\/li>\n<li>tap again to confirm\n<div class=\"full-w-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to reset AirPods\" width=\"486\" height=\"526\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-507465 lazyload mod-full\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 486px) 100vw, 486px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods.jpg?tr=q-100 1656w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-139x150.jpg?tr=q-100 139w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-277x300.jpg?tr=q-100 277w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-768x831.jpg?tr=q-100 768w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-946x1024.jpg?tr=q-100 946w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-696x753.jpg?tr=q-100 696w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-1068x1156.jpg?tr=q-100 1068w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods-388x420.jpg?tr=q-100 388w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-reset-AirPods.jpg?tr=q-100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 486px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 486\/526;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>On your AirPods, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the LED light flashes amber then white<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Also, note that the steps mentioned above must be followed while the lid of the charging case is opened, if not, only your iPhone will forget and unpair the AirPods.  The process is the same for both the previous and latest generations of AirPods, the AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and the AirPods Pro.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_reset_AirPods_Max\"\/>How to reset AirPods Max<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Resetting the AirPods Max is the same as resetting the AirPods or AirPods Pro.  The steps are as follows.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Before resetting your AirPods Max, make sure they have battery juice.  If not, charge them for a few minutes using the UBC-C to Lightning cable<\/li>\n<li>Now press and hold both the Digital Crown and the Noise Control button simultaneously for 12 seconds<\/li>\n<li>The LED light at the bottom of the earcup should flash amber then white<\/li>\n<li>release the button to complete the process<\/li>\n<li>Now you can pair them with your device<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Factory resetting the AirPods Max will also remove them from your iCloud account.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_remove_AirPods_from_Apple_ID\"\/>How to remove AirPods from Apple ID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<p>Factory resetting AirPods cannot unlink them from Apple ID.  This can cause connectivity issues when pairing them with other iOS devices with different Apple IDs.  In that case, here\u2019s what you need to do.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>First, open the \u2018Find My\u2019 app on your iPhone and make sure the AirPods are connected to your iPhone via Bluetooth<\/li>\n<li>Go to the \u2018Devices\u2019 tab\n<div class=\"full-w-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to remove AirPods from Apple ID\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-507469 lazyload mod-full\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID.png?tr=q-100 828w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-69x150.png?tr=q-100 69w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-139x300.png?tr=q-100 139w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-768x1662.png?tr=q-100 768w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-473x1024.png?tr=q-100 473w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-696x1506.png?tr=q-100 696w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-194x420.png?tr=q-100 194w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID.png?tr=q-100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 231px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 231\/500;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Select the AirPods you want to unlink from your Apple ID<\/li>\n<li>On the next screen select \u2018Erase this device\u2019\n<div class=\"full-w-img\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"How to remove AirPods from Apple ID\" width=\"231\" height=\"500\" class=\"aligncenter  wp-image-507470 lazyload mod-full\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 231px) 100vw, 231px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1.png?tr=q-100 828w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-69x150.png?tr=q-100 69w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-139x300.png?tr=q-100 139w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-768x1662.png?tr=q-100 768w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-473x1024.png?tr=q-100 473w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-696x1506.png?tr=q-100 696w, https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1-194x420.png?tr=q-100 194w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.91-cdn.com\/hub\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/How-to-remove-AirPods-from-Apple-ID-1.png?tr=q-100\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 231px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 231\/500;\" \/><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>Tap \u2018Delete\u2019 and you\u2019re done<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"\/>questions to ask<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1)_How_to_reset_secondhand_AirPods\"\/>1) How to reset second hand AirPods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Second-hand AirPods or AirPods Pro can be placed by removing them from the Bluetooth settings and holding down the setup button on the charging case.  However, if they are linked to an Apple ID, the previous owner will need to unlink them via the Find My app on the iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2)_Why_can%E2%80%99t_I_factory_reset_my_AirPods\"\/>2) Why can\u2019t I factory reset my AirPods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>There are many reasons why you are unable to factory reset your AirPods.  Some of them include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>low battery \u2013<\/strong> Make sure that both the buds and the case have some degree of charge.  Performing a factory reset may affect the battery.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Not holding the button properly<\/strong> Both the AirPods and the AirPods Max require you to press and hold the button on the charging case and the earcups.  Make sure necessary buttons are being pressed for factory reset<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3)_What_to_do_when_AirPods_won%E2%80%99t_reset\"\/>3) What to do when AirPods won\u2019t reset?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>Here are the steps you can take when your AirPods won\u2019t reset:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>full charge<\/strong> If you\u2019re having trouble resetting your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, make sure they\u2019re fully charged before going through the reset process.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Contact Apple Customer Care \u2013<\/strong> Apple customer service is your last resort if you are still unable to reset your AirPods after several attempts.  Contact them either through call or directly by visiting the nearest Apple service center.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4)_Can_factory_reset_AirPods_be_tracked\"\/>4) Can factory reset AirPods be tracked?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>No, factory reset AirPods cannot be tracked unless they are within 10 meters of a linked Apple device such as an iPhone, iPad, or MacBook.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5)_How_do_I_remove_the_previous_owner_from_AirPods\"\/>5) How do I remove the previous owner from the AirPods?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"\/><\/h3>\n<p>To remove the previous owner\u2019s Apple ID from the AirPods, ask them to unlink the AirPods from the Find My app on their iOS device.  Failing to do so, the AirPods may not connect seamlessly with your devices.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"\/><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re selling your AirPods or having trouble connecting them to your device, resetting them can help. The latter will keep the AirPods settings at default and make them as good as new. That said, a mere reset will not remove the AirPods from your Apple ID. 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