How do I restore my AirPods to factory settings?

Press and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds. The status light should change from flashing amber to white. Close the lid. Your AirPods are fully reset.
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Why can't I factory reset my AirPods?

AirPods not resetting properly is usually the result of a damaged charging case or the AirPods not being disconnected from a device. Dirt on the charging case connectors or the AirPods themselves can also prevent the factory rest process from initiating correctly. Check if your AirPods are real.
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How do I get my AirPods off someone elses phone?

Tap the “i” (information) button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to “Connect to this iPhone'” and tap it. Change the option from “Automatically” to “When Last Connected to This iPhone.” Repeat these instructions on your other devices.
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Can you use stolen AirPods?

Unfortunately, you cannot block your stolen AirPods from being used, even though they're costly and Apple usually offers excellent device protection features. You can only track and locate them, assuming that the person has not used them yet and they still link to your device.
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Can AirPods be tracked if reset?

If they reset the AirPods you will not be able to track them. That option has nothing to do with your AirPods being lost or stolen.
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Can I keep AirPods I found?

A single AirPod is certainly less useful to a thief than a pair. But if that thief steals another AirPod from someone else, they can still link the AirPods together to make a complete set using a charging case. At least you can still listen to music in one ear with the remaining AirPod.
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How do I return an AirPod to its owner?

Just had an online chat with Apple. They responded 'I regret to inform you that we cannot return the AirPods to the original owner. However, you can return the AirPods to a near by Apple Store.
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How do I reset my AirPods Pro from previous owner?

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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Why do my AirPods not flash amber when resetting?

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.
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What do I do if my AirPods wont flash white?

Remove and reconnect your AirPods from the Bluetooth settings. Try to reset your AirPods again, and check if it works. If the glitch persists, restart your iPhone, disconnect your AirPods from all of your devices, and try again.
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What does orange light on AirPods mean?

Flashing white light: AirPods are in pairing mode. Amber/Orange light (with AirPods in): Your AirPods are charging inside the case. Amber/Orange light (without AirPods in): Your charging case doesn't have enough charge anymore to completely recharge your AirPods one more time.
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What does it mean when your AirPods flash orange?

A blinking orange light means that your AirPods are not pairing properly with your iPhone or the firmware is different on each AirPod and that they need to be reset and then paired again.
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How do I remove AirPods from iCloud?

Remove a device from the Devices list
  1. Turn off the device, or put AirPods in their case. The device must be offline before you can remove it from the Devices list.
  2. In Find My iPhone on iCloud.com, click All Devices, then select the device you want to remove. ...
  3. Click Remove from Account.
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What do I do if I found someone's AirPods?

Contact Apple. They should be able to help. I know you can use the "find my" services with Air Pods so they might be able to locate the owner based on serial number or other infromation on the earphones.
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Can I use someone else's AirPods in my case?

If the case is the same model as your AirPods then there shouldn't be a problem. This means that if you have an AirPod Pro you can use someone else's AirPod Pro case. But, you can't use AirPods in an AirPods Pro case.
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Can AirPods be tracked?

Use Find My to see your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max on a map and play a sound to locate them. If you already set up Find My with an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac that you're using with your AirPods, Find My can help you locate them.
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How do I know if someone stole my AirPods?

Using iCloud

Use your Apple ID and passcode to sign in. Click on Find iPhone. Select All Devices, and then select Airpods. You should know that there's no other reliable way of finding your Airpods (at least on Apple's part).
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Can I give my AirPods to someone else?

Changing the ownership of your Airpods involves resetting your AirPods and removing them from your Apple ID. This process allows someone else to use them and have complete control and is pretty straightforward, but they cannot be paired to both of you at the same time.
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How do you reset an AirPods without an iPhone?

How to Factory Reset Your AirPods Without a Phone
  1. Place both AirPods into the charging case. Open the lid. ...
  2. Locate the Setup button on the back of your AirPods case. Locate reset button.
  3. Press and hold the Setup button for 15 seconds. The status light should change from flashing amber to white. ...
  4. Close the lid.
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Can you overcharge AirPods?

Your AirPod case will simply stop the charging process once the battery is fully charged. This makes it safe to leave the case plugged into the lightning cable or on the Qi mat overnight. There will not be any consequences or overcharging. It is also safe to charge your AirPods with someone else's case.
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How do I update my AirPods?

How to update AirPods or AirPods Pro. New firmware is installed over the air while your AirPods‌ or AirPods Pro are connected to an iOS device. Simply put them in their case, connect them to a power source, and then pair them to an iPhone or an iPad to force the update. That's it.
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How many years do AirPods last?

Based on user reports, we know that first and second-generation AirPods lasted for about two years of daily use until the batteries had degraded to less than an hour of listening time. Of course, this all depends on how exactly you use your AirPods.
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What does the button on the back of AirPods do?

The small and flush button on the back of the charging case is used for pairing the AirPods to non-Apple devices as well. To connect the AirPods to a device that you have not paired it with before, put the wireless earbuds back in the case and keep the lid of it open.
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What color should AirPods be when charging?

Green: When the LED turns green, it means the case is fully charged, or the AirPods are fully charged. Amber: Also referred to as orange, the LED will turn this color when the AirPods case is charging, or the AirPods are charging. Flashing white: When the LED is blinking white, it's ready to be paired via Bluetooth.
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How do you charge an AirPod without a case?

You can use a USB-C to Lightning Cable or a USB to Lightning Cable. Then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port. You can charge your case with or without your AirPods inside. Charging is fastest when you use an iPhone or iPad USB charger or plug into your Mac.
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