How do you fix one side of Earpods not working?
Samuel Coleman
Published Mar 10, 2026
How do you fix one side of Earpods not working?
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- Try another pair of earphones. The first step is to get a pair of perfectly working earphones and connect them to your device.
- Restart the device. Another simple fix you may want to try is restarting your device.
- Check the settings.
- Clean the headphone jack.
Why is one side of my AirPod not working?
Make sure that your charging case is fully charged. Place both AirPods in your charging case and let them charge for 30 seconds. Open the charging case near your iPhone or iPad. Check the charge status on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that each AirPod is charging .
How do you reset fake Earpods?
Resetting the Fake AirPods
- Step 1: First of all, make sure that both your earbuds are in the case.
- Step 2: Ensure that both the earbuds and the charging case are charged.
- Step 3: Locate the button on your case.
- Step 4: Press and hold the button you just located for at least 15 seconds.
What do I do if my AirPods won’t reset?
Charge the AirPods’ charging case. The button on the charging case won’t work if the case’s battery is flat. Charge it fully and then retry the reset process. Once finished, place your AirPods in the case to charge them fully, and then try the reset again.
Why is my AirPod only playing out of one ear?
The first thing you should check is if your AirPods are charged properly. One of them might be low on battery which might cause it to shut off. Simply place the AirPods in their case and charge them with the Lightning cable. Once they are charged, try playing something with them and see if that fixed the issue.
How do I factory reset my AirPods Pro fake?
Put your AirPods in their case and close the lid. Tap Forget This Device, and tap again to confirm. With the AirPods case lid open, press and hold the button on the back of the case for about 15 seconds until you see the status light flashing amber.
How do I fix my AirPods not connecting?
If you’re having trouble getting your AirPods to connect, make sure your AirPods are charged, Bluetooth is turned on for the device you want to connect, and reset the device before trying again. If none of those steps work, you should un pair your AirPods from your device, reset the AirPods, and try to reconnect them.
What do I do if my AirPods won’t flash amber?
The troublesome AirPod might not activate the amber “charging” light if it doesn’t make a connection. So take it out, and put it back in, a couple times, until re-insertion finally activates an amber light. You may need to clean the contacts inside the case with a cotton swab.
What to do when your earpod stops working?
The area to punch through is toward the center section of the mesh. Do this very gently by applying just enough pressure to puncture the mesh. This 100% fixes the muffled sound.
How can I tell if my AirPods have been reset?
Press and hold the button on the back of the case for at least 15 seconds. If you are using a first-generation (i.e. non-wireless) AirPods charging case, the case’s internal light between the AirPods will flash white and then amber, indicating the AirPods have reset.
Why is there no light on my AirPods?
It may mean that you have to sever the connection and try again by resetting the AirPods. A white flashing light indicates that the AirPods are ready to connect to your Apple devices. Obviously, if there’s no light in the case and your AirPods are in it, it means that the case is completely depleted and needs a recharge.
What to do if only one AirPod is working?
Tap Bluetooth, and then tap the ‘i’ icon next to your AirPods in the list. Tap Forget this Device. Ensure that both AirPods are in their charging case and that the case has charge. Locate the small button on the back of the case, near the bottom.
Why are my AirPods not working in my ears?
This can happen to any version of AirPods, but we’ve been experiencing it with AirPod Pro. They’ve been working fine, and then the next time you pop them in your ears, one isn’t working.
Why do I have to Hard Reset my AirPods?
Obviously, if there’s no light in the case and your AirPods are in it, it means that the case is completely depleted and needs a recharge. If you’re having issues with your AirPods, initiating a hard reset will often fix the problem. Resetting the AirPods can be a quick fix for many common issues.
The area to punch through is toward the center section of the mesh. Do this very gently by applying just enough pressure to puncture the mesh. This 100% fixes the muffled sound.
It may mean that you have to sever the connection and try again by resetting the AirPods. A white flashing light indicates that the AirPods are ready to connect to your Apple devices. Obviously, if there’s no light in the case and your AirPods are in it, it means that the case is completely depleted and needs a recharge.
