Other possible reasons include damaged charging cables, an old battery, or using the wrong power adapter. Now that you know the causes, let’s discuss the solutions.
1. Re-Plug the Case into the Charger
If the charging cable does not make a secure connection at both ends (charger and case), your case might not charge. Also, if the case’s battery drops below a certain point (usually below 5%), it may not charge right away. Simply re-plugging the charger may solve this issue. A quick note: some beginners expect the case’s light to stay on while charging. The status light only blinks when you first connect to power. To confirm if it’s charging, check on your iPhone.
2. Clean the AirPods Case
If dust, lint, or debris clogs the charging port, the cable might not seat correctly, leading to charging issues. Cleaning the case’s charging port can often fix this.
3. Try Another Cable, Charger, or Charging Method
A faulty or incompatible cable or charger is a common reason for charging issues. Testing with a different cable, charging brick, or charging method can help.
4. Charge on a Windows PC
If you’re unable to charge the AirPods case via a Windows PC, recent Windows updates could be the cause. Adjusting a few system settings may resolve this.
5. Reset the AirPods Case to Default Settings
Charging problems may occur due to corrupted firmware in your AirPods case. In this situation, resetting your case to default settings may help. However, this works only if there’s some charge left in the case. If none of these solutions work, you should contact Apple Support (you can use the Support app to send an iMessage), and if your device is under warranty, try to request a replacement or exchange. If not, you can try getting it repaired (check online resources, including this Reddit post), or take it to a local repair shop before deciding to replace the AirPods case entirely.
