While much of the community was disappointed that Apple dropped the headphone jack back on the iPhone 7, most of us are grateful to Apple for introducing us to the world of true wireless headphones through Airpods. Since its inception, Airpods have become a part of our lives.
But, as you know, life is not always smooth sailing. And if you run into problems with it, you can reset your Airpods to fix the problem. Even if you don’t have any problems, it’s good to reset it once in a while, and if you plan to sell it, always reset your AirPods before selling.
How to reset AirPods and AirPods Pro
The steps to reset all Airpods except Airpods Max are the same. If you are looking for steps to reset AirPods Max, we have already covered them in another article; check it out.
- Place your AirPods back into the charging case.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Then open the cover of the charging case.
- Open Settings on your connected iPhone, iPad, or iPod.
- Tap Bluetooth.
- Now press the i button.
- Select Forget This Device.
- Now click again to confirm.
- Then press and hold the setup button on the back of the case while the lid is open. Do this until the status indicator flashes amber and then white.
For an 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 follow the steps with the lid closed, only your iPhone will forget your AirPods. To reset all AirPods, you must follow the steps without opening the cover.
After the reset, if you have doubts about reconnecting your AirPods to your Apple devices, we’ve already covered that for you.
How to factory reset AirPods and AirPods Pro without iPhone
Even if you don’t have an iPhone, you can still reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro without any problems. All you have to do is:
- Place your AirPods back into the charging case without closing the lid.
- Press and hold the setup button until the status indicator changes from blinking amber to white.
- You can now close the lid as the AirPods are completely reset.
How to remove AirPods from Apple ID
Even if you reset your AirPods and try to pair them with an iPhone that is associated with a different Apple ID, you may be told that the device is associated with a different ID. To remove AirPods from Apple ID, all you have to do is:
- Open the Find Me app on your iPhone.
- Swipe up on Devices.
- Tap the AirPods you want to remove.
- Now tap/swipe on the “Remove this device”screen. If you swipe the screen, tap the trash can icon.
- Then click “Delete”again to confirm.
What to do if AirPods won’t reset
Yes, sometimes things don’t go as expected. This is 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 restart even after following these methods.
- Clean your AirPods: If the AirPods and their case are not clean enough, they may not properly connect to the case and affect the reset process. So don’t forget to clean your AirPods. You can also check out our list of the best AirPods cleaning kits to make sure your AirPods get the best possible cleaning.
- Contact Apple Support: Even after cleaning your AirPods, if they don’t reset, you’d better contact Apple Support as soon as possible as they can help you better.
FAQ
Nope. After you reset your AirPods, they can’t be tracked. So if your AirPods get stolen, you need to use the Find feature to quickly find them before the thief resets them.
You must obtain the other person’s iPhone and remove it from the Find My app. To do this, follow the steps above.
Put your AirPods back in the charging case and see if it charges. If this is the case, you can proceed with factory resetting your AirPods and see if that resolves the connectivity issues.
That’s all!
AirPods are one of the best iPhone companions and are the best to take care of. If your AirPods are lost, track them down as soon as possible before anyone can reset them. Also, if you’ve stolen someone’s AirPods and want to reset them, return them. You can consider any other AirPods alternative if you don’t have the budget to buy AirPods.