How to Factory Reset Apple AirPods
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Introduction
If your AirPods have stopped responding or refuse to pair with your devices properly, it may be time to perform a factory reset in order to get things working properly. This guide will take you through the steps to perform a factory reset on your Apple AirPods.
1 Factory Reset
- Press and hold the setup button for at least 15 seconds.
- Hold the button until the status light starts flashing amber a few times and then flashes white.
- You AirPods have now been fully reset. You will need to re-pair your AirPods to your devices in order to use them again.
? Do you need assistance re-pairing your AirPods after this reset?
If your AirPods have stopped responding or refuse to pair with your devices properly, it may be time to perform a factory reset in order to get things working properly. This guide will take you through the steps to perform a factory reset on your Apple AirPods.
- Press and hold the setup button for at least 15 seconds.
- Hold the button until the status light starts flashing amber a few times and then flashes white.
- You AirPods have now been fully reset. You will need to re-pair your AirPods to your devices in order to use them again.
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