How to Fix AirPods Flashing White Light EASILY in 2022? [APPROVED]

ByKyle Miller

Are you using AirPods to listen to music? Sometimes, this can get interrupted with flashing white lights from your AirPods. While that does appear like a warning indicator, it has a meaning and can easily be fixed.

In this article, we will explain the reason for the flashing white light and the best way to fix it with step-by-step instructions.

If your AirPod is flashing a different color, we have you covered in this article as well. The flashing white light from AirPods means that the device is reset and is ready for pairing.

So, How to fix Airpods flashing white light?

In order to fix Airpods flashing white light:

  • Place AirPods within the case and close the lid.
  • Leave for 20 seconds and then open it again.
  • Now your airpods are ready to be paired – pair them with your iPhone.

Remember to keep your case charged before you try these steps.

Methods to Fix AirPods flashing white light

  1. Close-open airpods case

The easiest and the basic way to fix the flashing white light issue in AirPods is to close the case and then open it after 20 seconds.

If your AirPods case is charged, follow the steps below.

  • Unpair AirPods from its existing connections.
  • Leave AirPods inside the case.
  • Close the lid and then open it after 15-20 seconds.
  • The white light automatically appears.

You can now take out AirPods from the case and then pair them with devices of your choice. As soon as you take them out, the white light disappears. Likewise, if you pair AirPods with some other device, the white light vanishes too.

  1. Charge AirPods and case

If the previous method has not worked, the most common reason is that either AirPods or case or both are running out of charge.

  • Charge the case first.
  • Leave AirPods inside the case.
  • As soon as it charges, you can pair it with another device.

For the longevity of your device, it is highly recommended to maintain at least half the battery level at all times so that the device works to your tune whenever needed.

  1. Reset your device

If none of the above methods work, you should reset your device first. After resetting, you can try the first method.

Here is how you can reset AirPods quickly.

  • Unpair your AirPods from its existing connections.
  • Leave the pods inside the case and close.
  • Wait up to 30 seconds.
  • Open the case and then take out AirPods for a new connection.
  • Connect with a device of your choice.

This method helps in giving a quick reset to AirPods and creating new paired devices. If it has been a long time since you have purchased your AirPods, it could be a tough time to instantly fix the flashing white light. In that case, you can reset first and then hop on to one of the methods mentioned above.

This would certainly work and keep your AirPods in good condition.

In rare cases, your AirPods need a hard reset. You can easily do that when the white light does not disappear after some point.

Why are my AirPods flashing white but not connecting – SOLVED

It so happens with AirPods that it flashes in white but then does not connect with other devices. In such instances, none of the methods mentioned in the previous section won’t work.

There are two reasons – AirPods are needing a hard reset or there is a hardware failure. Perhaps, it is easy to find the exact reason based on certain signs that we will discuss in the coming sections.

In order to fix airpods won’t go into pairing mode issue, you can try to:

  • Hard Reset
  • Visit Service Center

  1. Hard reset Airpods 

A hard reset is ideal if you are using it for long.

In order to hard reset your AirPods,

  • Place the pods within the case and close the lid.
  • After 30 seconds, open the lid.
  • Go to Settings -> Bluetooth.
  • Look out for your device name.
  • Long press the name and then choose “Forget this device.”
  • Long press the power button until it flashes amber.

You can now connect AirPods with new devices. This is how you can factory reset the device and establish new pairs without encountering a similar problem in the future.

This is also a solution when the white light does not stop flashing. On one hand, pairing needs to be done freshly. On the other hand, the AirPod along with the case will have to be reset.

Note. Sometimes, the target device can also experience Bluetooth connectivity issues due to which connectivity with AirPods could become complex. In that case, you should reset your target device as well.

  1. Visit Service Center – Hardware failure

There are two solutions for your hardware to fail. When you have forgotten to update the firmware, it can throw errors and you need to find out for new updates and then select “Update Now”.

The other potential solution is to go to the nearby service center so you can find out if the hardware needs any serious change or device replacement.

Note. With our experience, it has always been a hassle-free experience in updating hardware and maintaining AirPods.

Why is my AirPods case flashing orange?

If you face AirPods flashing orange light issue, it means a pairing problem for which you may have to reset the device or update the firmware.

Usually, a soft reset is sufficient as your device gets back to its fullest health. However, in some cases, AirPods can age and then demand a hard reset. The steps for a hard reset are mentioned in the previous section.

The good news to AirPods users is that every flashing color comes with a handy solution. Hence, it does not always demand too much human intervention.

Conclusion

The LED indicator of the AirPods case usually helps in telling the status of your AirPods. When it flashes white, it is easy to fix with simple lid operations. However, some situations might demand a soft or a hard reset. This seems to be the solution even when AirPods flash orange or any other colors.

The rule of thumb to maintain your AirPods is to regularly update software, clean the device, and maintain the battery so that you don’t get interrupted by new issues.

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