Your AirPods won't hold a charge and you're not sure why. Show
No matter what you do, your AirPods keep dying quickly. In this article, I'll explain what to do when your AirPods are not holding a charge! Are My AirPods Broken?At this point, we can't be completely sure why your AirPods are not holding a charge. It's possible that your AirPods aren't fully charged, or that something is interrupting the charging process. The step-by-step guide below will help you identify and fix the real reason why your AirPods won't hold a charge. If you reach the end of the guide and your AirPods still aren't working, there may be a hardware problem. AirPods repairs can get expensive quickly, as battery services cost $49 per AirPod if you don't have AppleCare+. Instead of paying $98 to have your AirPods repaired ($147 if you need the charging case repaired too), you could get a brand new pair for just $139 with Amazon Prime. But before you go off and buy a new pair of AirPods, follow the step-by-step guide below! How To Fix AirPods That Won't Hold A Charge7 Steps Total 1. Charge Your AirPodsCharging your AirPods ensures that they will have enough battery life to function properly. AirPods are charged using the Charging Case. How Do I Charge My AirPods?
View More 2. Charge The AirPods Charging CaseIt may be a mouthful, but the Charging Case needs to be charged in order to charge your AirPods. How Do I Charge The AirPods Charging Case?
View More 3. Clean Your AirPods and Charging CaseIf dirt, dust, or other debris gets into your AirPods or Charging Case, it can affect their functionality and cause hardware problems. For example, if there is debris in your Charging Case, your AirPods may not charge properly.
View More 4. Inspect Your iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)Damaged Lightning cables are a common reason for iPhone problems, especially related to charging and transferring data between iPhones and computers. Lightning cables can be tricky to diagnose because when they start to go, they usually don't break all at once. Sometimes an iPhone will continue to charge but won't sync data properly, or vice versa, because of the construction of the cable. Make sure to take a close look while you're troubleshooting! How Do I Inspect My iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)?
View More 5. Reset Your AirPodsIt may seem simple, but resetting your AirPods may fix minor software bugs such as connectivity issues or a quickly draining battery. Like resetting an iPhone, resetting your AirPods gives them a "fresh start." How Do I Reset My AirPods?
View More 6. Set Up AirPods Using Your iPhoneYour iPhone needs to be connected to your AirPods before you can use them. AirPods are designed to easily connect to your iPhone as soon as you open the Charging Case. How Do I Set Up AirPods Using My iPhone?
View More 7. Repair Your AirPods With AppleAt this point, Apple is the only place in town that can repair AirPods. So, if your AirPods are broken, you have only one question to ask yourself: Do I visit the Genius Bar at an Apple Store to repair my AirPods or do I use Apple's mail-in repair service? How Do I Repair My AirPods With Apple?How To Repair Your AirPods At The Genius Bar In An Apple Store
How To Repair Your AirPods Using Apple's Mail-In Repair Service
View More Hold That Charge!You've fixed the problem with your AirPods and they're charging normally again. Next time your AirPods are not holding charge, you'll know exactly how to fix the problem! If you have any other questions about your AirPods, leave them in the comments section below. Why is only one side of my AirPods charging?When one AirPod stops charging, the culprit is very often the Charging Case. Generally speaking, if its charge is less than 10%, then the case doesn't have enough juice to charge both AirPods. To check the battery level of your Charging Case, first put the AirPods inside the case and close the lid.
Why is my left AirPod not charging?If your AirPods are not charging, make sure your case has its own charge and the charging light is on. Your AirPods should charge whenever they're in the charging case, but sometimes they don't work as expected. If all else fails, you might need to factory reset your AirPods or get them serviced by Apple.
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