<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe lint, dirt, and dust obstructing your AirPods charging slot can be cleared using a toothpick, cotton, alcohol, and with the help of a flashlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Shine the light<\/strong> through the charging slot to see what you\u2019re doing. Then cover the tip of the toothpick<\/strong> with cotton and dip it in alcohol<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\nUse it to gently clean out the area<\/strong>, making sure not to destroy any of the charging pins. Continue with this process till the area is completely clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 2: Check cables<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTake your cables out and carefully examine them for any signs of wear and tear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Primary areas to check include the place where the ports connect with the cord. Have them repaired or replace them by buying a new one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 3: Use an approved charger<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe lightning cable is the only charger Apple recommends for its products, and since the AirPods are made by Apple, it is only supposed to be charged with the lightning cable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
We recommend that your purchase the original lightning Apple cable chargers directly from Apple stores or any of their affiliates. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
To know if it\u2019s genuine or not, examine the packaging for an MFi (Made For iPhone) logo or see this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 4: Clean Charging Case<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nThe base of the charging case has pins that connect with the bottom of the AirPods to charge them. Dust<\/strong> can block the connection and obstruct charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\nUse a clean, dry, soft-bristled brush<\/strong> to remove any debris from the insides of the charging case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 5: Upgrade Firmware<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nA firmware upgrade of your AirPods will get rid of the bugs and technical glitches that may be preventing it from charging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Updating the software version<\/strong> of your AirPods requires the assistance of an iPhone or iPad device.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMake sure both the AirPods and iPhone are fully charged > Connect the iPhone<\/mark> to a Wi-Fi<\/mark> network > Pair the AirPods<\/strong> with the iPhone and leave them for about an hour. This will automatically upgrade the AirPods\u2019 firmware.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/span>Fix 6: Buy Original AirPods <\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nBuy the original and authentic version of the AirPods from Apple to avoid issues such as this. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Replicas or fake versions of the AirPods do not guarantee effective functionality, and you may see issues every time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Fix 7: Certified technician<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\nTake your AirPods to a certified Apple device repairer to check the problem with it, especially if you believe it to be a hardware issue and also if all the fixes in this article fail to work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
<\/span>Conclusion <\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\nYour AirPods refusing to charge is a cause for alarm as there is no other way to power them should they run out of battery. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, we have explained the reasons why your AirPods might not be charging and how to fix them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n