Airpods are basically an alternative to earphones and headphones, and there is no wiring system for connecting Airpods with a device, whether it is mobile phones or tablets, or laptops.
You just need Bluetooth connectivity for the connection process. Airpods are a great invention as they are portable. You don’t have to worry about wires getting entangled, and neither have to face problems with inappropriate connection with the headphone jack present in our device.
The best advantage is we don’t have to stay close to our device for connectivity. We can use it even doing some alternative work at a certain distance from our device.
Well, wires are not present in Airpods; however, it requires charging for the battery present inside. This charging often may cause problems whether you use Airpods, Airpods 2, and other original models.
This issue sometimes becomes frustrating as the Airpods refuse to charge after multiple attempts, thus becoming an obstacle in our daily schedule.
However, there is nothing to worry about as we will discuss the solutions for fixing the issue of Airpods not charging. But before that, let us identify the reasons for Airpods not getting charged.
What are the reasons for Airpods not charging?
So, here are some of the reasons listed below for Airpods refusing to get charged:
1. The connectivity is inappropriate while getting your Airpods charged. It may happen due to some wiring issue the Airpods is refusing to charge.
2. The Airpods may be dirty, and this dirt present in your connection will make the connection unstable or incomplete the circuit, thus making your Airpods, not charge.
3. Airpods may refuse to charge if the firmware is not updated. Because of the older version of firmware present in Airpods, the Airpods will not charge.
4. Presence of moisture in the case of AirPods will prevent you from charging because the circuit will be incomplete, and there might be a short circuit inside the system, which may permanently damage your Airpods.
5. If your case battery is not charged, your Airpods will not get charged because of an insufficient supply of charge.
6. Because of a faulty outlet or short-circuited outlet, the Airpods will refuse to get charged.
How to fix if Airpods not charging?
So, earlier we have discussed the causes for Airpods refusing to charge. Now, we will discuss the solutions for fixing Airpods not getting charged.
Below are the solutions to fix the AirPods not charging issue.
Make proper connection
Ensure that while setting your Airpods for charging, check that the connection is proper and tight. Check that there is no gap and the switch is on, and if not, then do so. Make sure that you have properly closed the lid of your case, and the Airpods are tightly fitted inside the case.
Clean your Airpods and case
You need to check and take care that there is no dirt present inside your Airpods as well as inside the case. If so, clean the device because a speck of small dirt will act as an insulator and prevent Airpods from charging. Well, dirt incomplete the circuit path; thus, there will be no current flow.
Connecting your case with your phone
Fix your Airpods inside the case, close the lid of your case and connect the case with a USB cable for charging. After 10-15 minutes of charging, open the Airpods case and connect it with your device to check whether the case is charging or not. You must also check the battery level of the Airpods.
Removal of moisture from Airpods and case
Moisture plays a vital role in electrical connectivity. A single drop of water may damage your device, or it may prevent you from charging. If moisture is present in your Airpods or the case, make sure you dry them up before charging.
If you connect to the electricity with moisture inside your Airpods case, it will not charge because of the incomplete circuit, or it may permanently damage your Airpods.
Updating your Airpods firmware
An older version of firmware inside your Airpods will automatically prevent your Airpods from getting charged.
If you have tried the above solutions and are still facing problems, check your firmware version and update it to the latest. The firmware gets updated automatically; however, you must rectify and update it if it’s not yet updated.
Now the question will arise how to check the version? No need to worry, the steps are listed below:
- Open Settings from your device.
- Go to the General option.
- Click on About.
- Tap on the Airpods option.
Then finally, you will be able to check the firmware version.
Now you must be thinking my version is older, so how to update it? Don’t worry the steps for updating your Airpods firmware is given below:
- Insert the Airpods inside the case.
- Connect your case with a USB cable to your power source.
- Pair your device with the Airpods.
- Connect your device with the internet, and then automatically, your firmware will get updated.
Check the outlet connection
If everything is good and you have no errors, still your Airpods are not charging, then you might have a faulty outlet. To ensure that you must insert another device in your outlet, and if that also does not work, your outlet is short-circuited. You can try different outlets and connect your Airpods with that outlet.
Not only Airpods, but you must charge case also
To charge your Airpods, you need to insert them in the case, and for that case must be charged. So, make sure that your case has a charge. You can check it by opening the lid of your case with Airpods inserted inside and then connecting it with your iOS. The charge level will be displayed there. If it has no charge, connect with the power source and charge the case.
Reset the Airpods
If you are still facing problems in charging after trying all the solutions mentioned above, then the last thing you can do is reset your Airpods. Make sure that resetting your Airpods will delete all your saved settings. So, for resetting your Airpods, follow the steps given below:
- Insert your Airpods inside the case and close the lid.
- After a few seconds, open the lid of your charging case.
- Connect your Airpods with your device.
- Then on your device, go to Settings.
- Click on the Bluetooth option.
- After that, click on the More Info option and tap on Forget this Device option.
- Press and hold the setup button for around 15 seconds in your charging case.
Finally, again reconnect your Airpods with your device and customize your settings. So, these are basically the few steps that can fix our charging problem in your Airpods.
Still not charging after following all the steps.
If, after trying all the solutions and precisely following all the methods, your Airpods are not charging, then there is a problem in the charging port or your Airpods or the charging case is damaged, and you need a replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions?
Newly bought Airpods not charging. What to do?
Make sure that your settings are correctly customized, and you have made a proper connection with your device. If everything is perfect, then follow the methods mentioned above.
Not charging even after following all the solutions. What to do?
Even if you are facing the same charging problem, your Airpods or the charging case might be damaged. Go to a nearby shop or the showroom for repair or replacement.
How to check the charged level of my Airpods?
To check the charge level, fit your Airpods inside the charging case. Next, connect your Airpods with the device. Then automatically, your charge level will be displayed on your device screen.
One of the Airpods is not charging. What to do?
This may happen because of the dirt or moisture in the charging case in the Airpod. In such cases, take a soft cotton cloth and gently clean the portion and for humidity, keep it open or use a hairdryer to absorb the moisture.
How to know which is the latest version of firmware?
Connect your Airpods with your device, keep the Airpods inside your charging case with lid open and then join your device with the internet. Automatically your Airpods firmware will be updated to the latest
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