Why My AirPods Pro Charging Case Won’t Charge in 2024 Battery issues

AirPods are excellent wireless earphones, but if you have trouble charging your case, our guide can help. This fix works for all AirPods models. Remember to charge your AirPods regularly. AirPods charging case not charging? You won’t be able to use them until you fix the issue. Find out why and resolve the problem so that they can be used again.

My Apple Airpods Case not Charging: Let a Look on Reasons and Potential Solutions

Tips: Airpod Pro Case Not Charging No Light

• What is the meaning of the Airpod case not charging the orange light?
• Why is the airpod case not charging no light?

Here’s your answer,

Orange Light: When you connect the power source to charge your device, you may notice an orange light on the charging case. This light will stay on for about 3 to 5 seconds and then turn off. Even if the light goes off, your device is still charging. To double-check if your device is charging or not, simply open the charging case lid and look for the orange light.

If you see the orange light while pressing the back button of the charging case and AirPods is not connected to power, that means a low battery is under 10%.

Green Light: Your AirPods are charged enough when you press the back button of the charging case while not in the charging.

Solution 1: Reset AirPods to Factory Settings

Resetting AirPods is more reliable than restoring an iPhone to factory settings, as no backup of data or anything else is required, and the AirPods can be easily unpaired and paired again.

• Hold the Setup button, which is available on the back of the charging case. When you see Status Light Flashes Amber and white then release the setup button.

Now, your AirPods Case is too fresh, like a new one recently purchased. But You Need to process for cleaning up the Case from the inside the charging port and the Left/Right Connector as well. Let’s Move on to the second step.

Solution 2: Clean the Charging Case Using Teethstick And Earbuds

Don’t Spend more, Another thing that should be done when the AirPods charging case won’t charge is to clean the charging case as well as the charging port. The charging port is a narrow hole that can attract dirt and dust which are invisible to us. During Gym or Regular use, Sweet with a heavy mesh cover up the AirPods’ connection after a long period of time, which depends on person to person.

• Use Earstick to Clean up Left and Right AirPod Charging Connector
• Next, Use a Dry Teeth Stick to Clean up the Charging Case Lighting Charging port.

Take a magnifying lens and check the charging case. Otherwise, clean up the Charging case with a brush or toothpick and scrape the dirt out. I rolled a stick inside the charging connector and the lightning port. Remove all Debris and Mesh that gather inside the hole and stick on the metal Connector. That’s it.

• After that Keep your AirPods On Battery Charge for At Least 30 Minutes.

Important: charging case charges for a second like the charging light is on for a few but then turns off, What should i do?

it will stay turn off even in charging mode. To check AirPods is charging or not, Use your iPhone’s Battery Widget or AirPods Popup [iPhone popup will appear while you keep it near]

Also, Read – Fix Airpods Charging animation not showing up on iPhone

Solution 3: Try another lightning to USB cable

It’s still not fixed. Now Check whether the power source is supplied. At first, use your iPhone to charge with the same Power adapter or Cable.

• if not, then you should inspect the Charging socket, used Adapter, and Lighting Cable last.
• Apple device works perfectly when you use the original lightning cable provided by Apple only. So, in case you are trying to connect an uncertified lightning cable, then avoid it and borrow from your friend to check if the charging case is working or not.

Solution 4: Don’t Use an Extension Cord

If you are connecting the charger through an extension, please don’t do that. Sometimes, due to an insufficient power supply or malfunctioning extension board, the charging case won’t charge. Instead, directly connect the charger to the socket and check whether it is working.

Solution 5: Update Your AirPods Pro

I am glad to inform you that, Apple is giving a new software update for the AirPods and AirPods Pro. The process of Updating AirPods to all generations is very easy and automatic. Though, we can update Any AirPods Manually using the below steps. Kindly Watch the video below for more hands-on help.

Prerequisite

Your AirPods Pro must be on charge with both the AirPods [Left & Right] inside the charging case, and keep your AirPods’ charging case lid open until you get the update. Also, Keep Your AirPods Paired with your iPhone.

• On your Paired iPhone with Any AirPods that, you want to look after,
• Go to the Settings app
• Tap General
• Tapping About
• Scroll to Screen on iPhone
• Tap on AirPods name
• Look at the Firmware version.

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Solution 6: Use QI Certified Wireless Charger

This is an alternate method to charge AirPods. Also, check wireless charging supported AirPods model names.

• AirPods 2
• AirPods 3
• AirPods Pro

Internally Damage in Your Lightning port from inside of the AirPods’ Charging Case. Apple recommended buying a New Charging case only.

Solution 7: Airpods Case Not Charging to 100

First, you have to make sure about the AirPods Case is charging or not? If it’s not charging then try the cleaning up tricks for Connected inside the charging case and Lightning connector on the Charging case.

In the second scenario, the AirPods charging case does not charge up to 100% when connected to the original Apple lightning cable. In such cases, I would suggest replacing the cable and adapter to rule out the possibility of a faulty cable or adapter.

Change the wall socket to a good condition one in regular use. If your AirPods charging case is not working, contact Apple support as it may be a hardware issue.

To fix AirPods case not charging to 100%, focus on 2-3 main things. Follow the suggested solutions carefully. You can fix it just like I did.

Solution 8: Why is My Left Airpod Not Charging?

If one of your AirPods isn’t charging, reset them properly and make sure they’re connected to the Charging Case. Also, clean your AirPods before trying this solution.

Then, Press both the AirPods and push inside the case to connect the loose connection with AirPods charging case’s connector. and Press and Hold on the back button of the charging case until the amber light flashes white. That’s it. See Example for my AirPods 3rd Generation

Hope your AirPods reset successfully. Follow the earlier solution to fix all issues from scratch.

Solution 9: Purchase a New AirPods Case

If you do not have a wireless charging case, you can purchase one separately from the Apple Store.

• For AppleCare users, pay the AppleCare+ fee; for those without coverage, pay the out-of-warranty fee for a replacement.

Solution 10: Protect Your AirPods with a Protective Cover to Keep Them Safe

Use a protective cover for your AirPods to prevent water damage and accidental drops. Daily damage cases are common, so it’s important to take extra precautions. A protective cover is a smart investment to keep your AirPods safe.

• Buy Cover for AirPods 1 and 2
• Buy Cover for AirPods Pro
• Buy AirPods 3 Case covers