Suppose, You want to reset your Airpods but don’t able to do it properly. You have tried several times but didn’t get success.
Didn’t it irritate you?
In my opinion, Of course, yes.
Previously, I have also faced this issue while I am trying to reset my Airpods. As a tech-lover, this issue embarrassed me a lot, and later, I researched for several hours to find out why Airpod won’t reset.
Why won’t Airpods Reset?
After I found the reason behind the problem, I tried another hour to solve the issue and thankfully found some methods and successfully reset my Airpods.
I want to help you to fix the Resetting Issue. You Can follow all the instructions that I have followed for the solution.
But, first, we have to know the reason elaborately, then jump into the solution.
So read the article till the end and apply the methods to reset your Airpods properly.
Why is Airpods not Reset?
There are a couple of reasons for Airpods reset. When I researched this issue, I found some reasons, and my Airpods are also not resetting for one of those.
Here are the reasons for Airpods not resetting properly:
Damaged Airpods Case
Airpods Case plays an essential role for Airpods Functions. Without the case, you can’t even charge your Airpods. Anyway, if your Airpods case is damaged for some reason, you can’t reset the Airpods because you need the case for resetting the Airpods.
Disconnected from the Device
Your Airpods become a piece of plastic if you do not connect them with a device like iPhone or iPad.So you should pair up your Airpods with your Device. Sometimes, your Airpods accidentally disconnect from your Device, and you should check your Airpods connection before trying to reset them.
Airpods Battery Low
Some users are never concerned about the charging issue of their gadgets, and every device needs a charge to increase the Battery power to function correctly. Hence, Airpods needs a certain amount of battery power to reset.
Dirty Airpods
It sounds silly, but the truth is that sometimes it is the reason behind the reset issue. If there is any Dust or Dirt accumulated in your Airpods case or Airpod itself, then it interrupts the reset process.
These are the primary reasons behind the reset issue of Airpods. You are getting a bit bored that all I am writing about is the reason for the problem.
Don’t be bored, my friend. Because if you find out the reasons, then your solution will be halfway done. As we find out the reasons, it will be easy for us to solve the issue.
In the next portion of the article, I will discuss the solution.
How to fix Airpods Won’t Reset Problem
If your Apple Airpods are not working perfectly, some proven fixes can help you overcome this reset issue. There is no specific solution for this issue.
Here are the methods to fix Airpods won’t Reset issue:
1. Reset The Network Settings
This is one of the most effective solutions for resetting your Airpods. Once you reset the network setting of your device. Then there will be no network error issue that hampers the reset process
of the Airpods.
Here are the instructions on how you can reset your network settings:
- Go to the Settings menu of your device (iPhone or iPad).
- Search for the Bluetooth option and tap on it.
- Go to the Airpods tab and select the (i) icon beside it.
- Find the Forget This Device option and tap it to Confirm.
- Go back to the Settings menu again.
- Go to the General option and tap on it.
- Search for the Reset option and go to the Reset Network Settings.
- Tap on it.
- Put your Password to confirm the save changes.
After completing the network reset process, pair the Airpods with your Device correctly. Now try to reset the Airpods. I Hope, You can reset your Airpods.
If not, then don’t be frustrated. Let’s try out the following method.
2. Check your Airpods Case Before Reset
Airpods Case plays an essential role for Airpods Functions. Without the case, you can’t even charge your Airpods. Anyway, if your Airpods case is damaged for some reason, you can’t reset the Airpods.
To check the Airpods Case,
First, you have to put your Airpods into the Case. Your charging case will assume it’s not connected if it becomes loose, and you won’t be able to reset it.
Now, try gently pushing the Airpods into the charging case and then try to reset it.
Make sure that always the lid of the charging case open. You must have the lid open when you push the button to reset the device.
If your case has been damaged for some reason, it won’t be able to reset the Airpods. You should replace it with a newer one.
You can purchase one from Apple Store. After getting the new one, put the Airpods into it and reset the Airpods.
3. Clean your Airpods
You need to clean your Airpods and it’s case because sometimes dirty Airpods can’t make contact with the charger.
You can find the methods of cleaning your Airpods and the case on Apple’s forum. To make it easy for you, I will write down the steps in this post.
Here are the instructions for cleaning your Apple Airpods:
- Take a soft, dry and lint-free cloth for cleaning.
- Wipe the Airpods gently with the cloth.
- Use a little bit of alcohol to wash out the dirt and debris.
- Dry it with a dry and lint-free piece of cloth.
Some vital things that you have to notice while cleaning your Airpods.Don’t run your Airpod into water. Never use any kind of soap, shampoo, perfumes to clean the Airpods, and it may cause damage to your Airpods.
You also need to clean the Airpods Charging Case.
Here is the process to clean the Airpods Case:
- Take a soft, dry and lint-free cloth for cleaning.
- Dampen the cloth with isopropyl alcohol.
- Wipe the Case with the Cloth, and dry it out.
Never use any sharp materials for cleaning. After cleaning the Airpods, now try to Reset them.
4. Charge The Airpods
Some users are never concerned about the charging issue of their gadgets, and every device needs a charge to increase the Battery power to function correctly. Hence, Airpods needs a certain amount of battery power to reset.
There is a trick about charging the Airpods. First, you have to drain your Airpods Battery completely. Then plug into the charger and charge it fully. This process keeps the battery health better.
After charging the airpods, let’s start the Reset Process.
Sometimes, you need to update the Firmware of Airpods and update the OS of your Device connected with the Airpods.
These are the most effective methods that you can apply to reset your Apple Airpods.
If all these methods fail, you should contact the Apple support team. You can go to any nearest Apple centre or contact with them virtually. They will provide you with the solution according to the problem.
Apple will replace it if you have a valid warranty on your Airpods.
Conclusion
Now, it’s time to wrap up this article.
Apple Airpods are the most popular Bluetooth earbuds around the world.
But recently, Resetting the Airpods created an issue in Apple Community.
But in this post, I make it simple to reset your Airpods correctly.
Hopefully, this will help you know the reason behind this issue, and you will apply the methods to reset your Airpods. And successfully make it happen.
