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As you know, AirPods are designed to charge when you put them in the Charging Case, which is an amazing piece of technology in itself: It's designed to hold multiple charges so you can charge your AirPods no matter where you are. In this article, I'll show you why your AirPods won't charge and how to fix the problem for good. Are My AirPods Broken? Not Necessarily!Even though it may seem like your AirPods are broken, it's just as likely that the Charging Case is causing the problem — or a faulty cable. The real cause of this problem isn't always as obvious as it may seem. I'll walk you through each piece of the AirPods charging process, and I encourage you to follow along as we discover why your AirPods won't charge. The first two steps of the troubleshooting section are a simple review of how to charge your AirPods and the AirPods Charging Case. Sometimes the solution is as easy as double-checking your setup. After you're sure everything's set up correctly on your end, we'll dive into the nitty gritty of fixing your AirPods charging problem for good. Why Won't My AirPods Charge? Here's The Fix8 Steps Total 1. Charge Your AirPodsCharging your AirPods ensures that they will have enough battery life to function properly. AirPods are charged using the Charging Case. How Do I Charge My AirPods?
View More 2. Charge The AirPods Charging CaseIt may be a mouthful, but the Charging Case needs to be charged in order to charge your AirPods. How Do I Charge The AirPods Charging Case?
View More 3. Clean Your AirPods and Charging CaseIf dirt, dust, or other debris gets into your AirPods or Charging Case, it can affect their functionality and cause hardware problems. For example, if there is debris in your Charging Case, your AirPods may not charge properly.
View More 4. Inspect Your iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)Damaged Lightning cables are a common reason for iPhone problems, especially related to charging and transferring data between iPhones and computers. Lightning cables can be tricky to diagnose because when they start to go, they usually don't break all at once. Sometimes an iPhone will continue to charge but won't sync data properly, or vice versa, because of the construction of the cable. Make sure to take a close look while you're troubleshooting! How Do I Inspect My iPhone Cable (Lightning Cable)?
View More 5. Inspect Your iPhone's Charging Port (Lightning Port)You should frequently inspect your Lightning port, also known as the charging port, to make sure it is clean. Lint, gunk, and other debris can prevent your Lightning port from making a solid connection with your Lightning cable. A clogged Lightning port could also "trick" newer iPhones (without headphone jacks) intro thinking headphones are connected. This could lead your iPhone to get stuck in headphones mode. How Do I Inspect My iPhone's Charging Port (Lightning Port)?
View More 6. Reset Your AirPodsIt may seem simple, but resetting your AirPods may fix minor software bugs such as connectivity issues or a quickly draining battery. Like resetting an iPhone, resetting your AirPods gives them a "fresh start." How Do I Reset My AirPods?
View More 7. Set Up AirPods Using Your iPhoneYour iPhone needs to be connected to your AirPods before you can use them. AirPods are designed to easily connect to your iPhone as soon as you open the Charging Case. How Do I Set Up AirPods Using My iPhone?
View More 8. Repair Your AirPods With AppleAt this point, Apple is the only place in town that can repair AirPods. So, if your AirPods are broken, you have only one question to ask yourself: Do I visit the Genius Bar at an Apple Store to repair my AirPods or do I use Apple's mail-in repair service? How Do I Repair My AirPods With Apple?How To Repair Your AirPods At The Genius Bar In An Apple Store
How To Repair Your AirPods Using Apple's Mail-In Repair Service
View More AirPods Charging Problem: Fixed!Your AirPods are charging and you'll be listening to your favorite music again in no time. Now that you know how to troubleshoot AirPods that won't charge, you'll be able to avoid the problem in the future — and help your friends when they have the problem too! Thanks for reading our article! Don't forget to share this article with your friends, and feel free to share your thoughts with us in the comments section below. Should the AirPods be in the case while charging?To charge your AirPods, put them in your case. Your case holds multiple, full charges for your AirPods, so you can charge on the go. To keep your AirPods charged, put them in the case when you're not using them.
How can I charge my AirPod case without a charger?Use a USB-C to Lightning cable or a USB to Lightning cable. Plug the Lightning cable into the Lightning connector on your case. Plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port.
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