I can't charge my AirPods: causes and solutions

Mis AirPods no cargan por que, que hacer y soluciones

When the sound of the music stops, it’s time to put your headphones back on charge. The problem is when, for one reason or another, your headphones refuse to receive a charge. This time we will talk about the different reasons why your AirPods are not charging and what you have to do to solve the problem.

Of course, it is important to note that not only Apple users can use AirPods headphones , as there are ways to use AirPods on Android phones. But for greater comfort we will refer in this article to the devices officially linked to AirPods such as the iPhone or iPad, without further ado, let’s go to it.

Try putting your AirPods case to charge

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This option may sound too obvious to many of the users reading this article. However, it is relevant to rule out all the possible causes of the AirPods not charging problem. So if you’re not sure your case is charged, a good solution is to plug it into the nearest power outlet with the AirPods inside.

To check if the case of your AirPods is really charging you can unplug it from the power outlet after an hour and, with the headphones still inside, bring it closer to the Apple device to which they are linked, be it iPad or iPhone and this will It will show the battery percentage of the case.

If you are using your AirPods connected to an Android mobile , we also have a special guide so you can see the percentage of the battery of the AirPods with Android.

If even after an hour receiving charge you do not see an increase in the percentage of the battery, it is most likely that the problem is the cartridge . In the same way, you can check the charger cable or the wireless charging station looking for any visible problem, a bad connection, for example, or a power outlet in poor condition.

Make sure to clean the AirPods and also the case

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Remember that your headphones are charged by making contact with the metal terminals that are at the bottom of the case. If this contact does not occur due to some kind of blockage, the electricity will not be able to reach the headphones to charge them. The best thing you can do in this case is to give both your AirPods and the case a good cleaning, allowing electricity to flow smoothly.

For this we recommend you use pieces of some clean cloth and avoid using any kind of liquid in all cases . For the AirPods, it will suffice to rub the metal contacts with this clean piece of cloth and then reserve them, while with the help of a small wand we move another piece of cloth inside the case to be able to clean its contacts as well.

Avoid blowing into the case as you may accidentally drop saliva on the contacts, which is not recommended. Also avoid using materials that can release lint or dirt such as very old fabrics or cotton scraps. There are even very useful tools you can get online to clean your headphones and case.

Get the latest firmware for your AirPods to avoid malfunctions

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Like many other electronic devices, especially those belonging to the Apple brand, it is important that you always have the latest firmware so that your gadgets can work perfectly. Apple usually makes sure that its users use the latest firmware updates on all their devices and a very common method of doing this is by making older versions obsolete.

So, if your AirPods are already a bit old and they are presenting different problems, including the fact that they do not receive a charge, then it is worth checking the firmware and making sure you have the latest version available. The process to update the firmware of your AirPods is as follows:

  • Place your AirPods inside their case .
  • Plug the case into a safe and functional electrical outlet .
  • Bring your paired iPhone or iPad closer to your AirPods .
  • Your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the Internet at the time you bring it into the case to perform the automatic update.

If you followed all those steps to the letter, your phone or tablet should automatically download and install the latest firmware update for your AirPods and the issue should be resolved. In some cases, it will be necessary to restart the AirPods so that the firmware can start working properly.

Restarting your AirPods could be the solution you are looking for

If you haven’t tried this yet, restarting your AirPods will most likely resolve the issue. Of course, this is in case the problem with your headphones not receiving a charge is something in the software of the device. It is a rare cause, but it can also be what is happening to you and restarting your headphones will not take long.

If you want to reset your AirPods, follow the steps below:

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  • Go into the Settings section of your iPhone .
  • Enter the Bluetooth section.
  • Once there, look for your headphones and click on the I icon right next to the name of your headphones .
  • Now choose the option to Forget this device and then confirm that you want to perform that action.

With this they will be disconnected from your iPhone or iPad and to reconnect your AirPods to your Apple devices , press and hold the configuration button on the back of your AirPods case while you bring it closer to your iPhone or iPad. Subsequently, you only have to follow the instructions that are specified on the screen of your device and that’s it.

Check that your AirPods and their case are not physically damaged

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A disadvantage of Apple devices is the quality of the materials with which the vast majority of their devices are made, since when they suffer some kind of blow or pressure they tend to be damaged very easily. So, if you have dropped your AirPods, the case, or both in the last few days, this is most likely the reason behind the failure .

The best thing to do in this case is to inspect both the headphones and the case, looking for signs of physical damage caused by a knock or drop. If you find any broken or loose parts, check with your warranty if the damage is covered, if not, you can always contact Apple support who will do their best to help you.

For now, those are all the methods we have to help you fix your AirPods when they stop charging . Anything beyond these is a bit more delicate and is best handled by a trained Apple technician if repair is a viable option. We hope we have helped you with this problem and with that we say goodbye, see you later.