How To Reset Airpods And Airpods Pro 2024

The process to reset Apple AirPods or AirPods Pro is quite simple; majorly because you don’t have to worry about data back-up or any other jazz that you have to go through while resetting your Mac or iPhone. So without any further ado, let’s start.

How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro

The steps to reset all the Airpods, except Airpods Max, are the same. If you are looking for the steps to reset AirPods Max, we have already covered it in a different article; check it out. For the AirPods‌ case that only supports wired charging, the status light will be inside the case between the ‌AirPods‌. For AirPods that support wireless charging, the status light will be on the front of the case. Note: If you perform the steps with a closed lid, only your iPhone will forget your AirPods. To reset all the AirPods settings, you must perform the steps while keeping its lid open. After resetting, if you have doubts about reconnecting AirPods with your Apple devices, we have already covered that for you.

How to factory reset AirPods and AirPods Pro without an iPhone

Even if you don’t have an iPhone, you can still reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro without any issues. All you have to do is:

How to remove AirPods from Apple ID

Even if you reset the AirPods and try to connect it with an iPhone linked to a different Apple ID, you may be informed that the device is linked with another ID. To remove AirPods from Apple ID, all you have to do is:

What to do when AirPods won’t reset

Yeah, sometimes things don’t go as expected. That’s life, and the only thing we can do is find solutions to our problems. So here’s what you need to do if your AirPods won’t reset even after following these methods.

Clean Airpods: If the AirPods and their case are not clean enough, they may not properly connect with the case and affect the reset process. So, don’t forget to clean your AirPods. You can also check out our list of best AirPods cleaning kits to ensure your AirPods receives the best cleaning. Contact Apple Support:  Even after cleaning your AirPods, if it’s not resetting, you better contact Apple Support as soon as possible since they can help you better.

That’s it! Troubles with your Airpods, just reset and move on; trouble with your iPhone or iPad, just reset and move on. Only if this could also be the solution to all our problems could be the same, just reset and move on. Though, in retrospect, reset is not always the solution, sometimes you have to trust an Apple support professional to solve the issue. Similar to how you come to our site for troubleshooting tips and tricks. Here are some more good reads on AirPods:

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