{"id":341,"date":"2022-07-11T11:13:58","date_gmt":"2022-07-11T11:13:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/?p=341"},"modified":"2024-01-15T16:14:42","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T16:14:42","slug":"left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/","title":{"rendered":"Left Airpod is Not Working Even After Reset? Try These Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">One popular complaint among AirPods owners is that their left airpod not working even after reset. This is, of course, a very inconvenient issue, especially given the price of these wireless headphones. It may be somewhat unsettling, particularly if you enjoy video games.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">However, there are measures you can do to resolve this issue and restore the functionality of your AirPods<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#Solutions_to_Fix_Left_Airpod_is_Not_Working_Even_After_Reset\" title=\"Solutions to Fix Left Airpod is Not Working Even After Reset\">Solutions to Fix Left Airpod is Not Working Even After Reset<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#1_Adjust_the_AudioVisual_Balance_As_Necessary\" title=\"1. Adjust the Audio\/Visual Balance As Necessary\">1. Adjust the Audio\/Visual Balance As Necessary<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#2_Try_Turning_On_And_Off_Bluetooth\" title=\"2. Try Turning On And Off Bluetooth\">2. Try Turning On And Off Bluetooth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#3_Forget_About_Your_Device_And_Re-Pair_Your_Airpods\" title=\"3. Forget About Your Device And Re-Pair Your Airpods\">3. Forget About Your Device And Re-Pair Your Airpods<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#4_SweatWater_And_Dust_Should_Be_Removed_From_Airpods_By_Cleaning_Them\" title=\"4. Sweat\/Water And Dust Should Be Removed From Airpods By Cleaning Them\">4. Sweat\/Water And Dust Should Be Removed From Airpods By Cleaning Them<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#5_Check_the_Connections_between_the_Case_and_the_Battery\" title=\"5. Check the Connections between the Case and the Battery\">5. Check the Connections between the Case and the Battery<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#6_Reset_Your_Device_which_is_connected_to_the_Airpods\" title=\"6. Reset Your Device which is connected to the Airpods\">6. Reset Your Device which is connected to the Airpods<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.crestatech.com\/left-airpod-is-not-working-even-after-reset\/#FAQ\" title=\"FAQ\">FAQ<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Solutions_to_Fix_Left_Airpod_is_Not_Working_Even_After_Reset\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"color: #000000; text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Solutions to Fix Left Airpod is Not Working Even After Reset<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Adjust_the_AudioVisual_Balance_As_Necessary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>1. Adjust the Audio\/Visual Balance As Necessary<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">There&#8217;s a chance you&#8217;ve screwed up the stereo balance setting. You could notice that your left or right AirPod isn&#8217;t working if you mistakenly adjust the stereo balance to one corner. It should always be in the precise middle of the L and R axes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If one AirPod isn&#8217;t working, use the instructions below to fix the stereo balance:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Open the Settings menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Select Accessibility from the menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Open Audio\/Visual in the HEARING section.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">The audio volume balance slider should be brought to the middle.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Finally, turn off Mono Audio.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Try_Turning_On_And_Off_Bluetooth\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>2. Try Turning On And Off Bluetooth<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">This basic troubleshooting procedure works for other wireless devices, including earphones and Bluetooth speakers, and it&#8217;s not only for Apple AirPods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Due to a broken Bluetooth connection, audio may only be transferred to one AirPod. Turning Bluetooth on and off is all it takes to solve the problem. For this,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To access the Control Center, swipe down.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Locate the Bluetooth icon and turn it on.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Wait a few seconds, then tap it off once again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Forget_About_Your_Device_And_Re-Pair_Your_Airpods\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000; font-size: 24pt;\"><strong>3. Forget About Your Device And Re-Pair Your Airpods<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If turning Bluetooth on and off doesn&#8217;t work, try forgetting about your AirPods and reconnecting them to your smartphone.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Here&#8217;s how to forget about your AirPods and re-pair them, as also discussed in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this video<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Go to your iPhone&#8217;s settings and pick Bluetooth settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Then, next to your AirPod name, hit the info icon.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re using an Android smartphone, long-press the Bluetooth toggle to get straight to the device&#8217;s settings page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Then, choose &#8220;Forget This Device.&#8221;\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Your AirPods will be disconnected from your device once you hit &#8220;Forget&#8221; on an action confirmation pop-up on your screen.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">To start over and re-pair your AirPods, simply follow the steps you took when you first bought them.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Place both earphones in the charging case, open the lid, and hold it up to your iPhone. Tap the &#8220;Connect&#8221; button when the AirPods animation shows.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"6 Fixes Left AirPod not Working or Charging \ud83d\udd0b\ud83d\udd0b [ HOW TO FIX in 2022 !! Complete Guide Like A Pro]\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/T257_w-FsVA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_SweatWater_And_Dust_Should_Be_Removed_From_Airpods_By_Cleaning_Them\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>4. Sweat\/Water And Dust Should Be Removed From Airpods By Cleaning Them<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Apple AirPods is a technological wonder that can endure extreme circumstances such as heat and water. If you dropped your AirPods in a pool by mistake, one of them might stop operating.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Apple&#8217;s new Siri shortcut &#8220;water eject&#8221; may shake the AirPod speakers and eject water from its chamber.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">However, before using the Siri shortcut, locate your AirPods and gently wipe away any dust, perspiration, or external water with dry cotton swabs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">After you&#8217;ve finished cleaning the AirPods, use the Water Eject Siri option to drain the water out of the AirPods.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It shakes your AirPods at various frequencies, allowing science to work its magic.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">However, for this to function, make sure the volume is turned all the way up to 100%.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Check_the_Connections_between_the_Case_and_the_Battery\"><\/span><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>5. Check the Connections between the Case and the Battery<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">In addition to dirt, the little golden contact pins within your AirPods case might be damaged by undesired rubbish, preventing your AirPods from charging inside the case. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">For this,\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Use dry cotton swabs to gently remove any discoloration or debris that may have become lodged inside if you suspect the same.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Reset_Your_Device_which_is_connected_to_the_Airpods\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 24pt;\">6. Reset Your Device which is connected to the Airpods<\/span><\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s worth trying to solve your AirPods not working by resetting the device you&#8217;re using them with.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">When one of your AirPods stops working, it&#8217;s usually due to a problem with your linked device, such as your computer or smartphone.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Restart your iPhone, Windows, Android, or Mac, or whichever device you&#8217;re using with your AirPods, and see whether both of them function.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If your right or left Airpod isn&#8217;t operating, the issue is simple to resolve. Some of the time, the Bluetooth gadget isn&#8217;t operating due to a low battery charge. Additionally, you can also resort to these given solutions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Adjust The Audio\/Visual Balance As Necessary<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Turn Turning On And Off Bluetooth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Forget About Your Device And Re-Pair Your Airpods<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Sweat And Dust May Be Removed From Airpods By Cleaning Them.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Check The Connections Of The Case And The Battery\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Restart All Of Your Gadgets<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQ\"><\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><span style=\"font-size: 24pt; color: #000000;\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Why Is My Right Airpod The Only One That Is Charging?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">It&#8217;s possible that dust and dirt have gotten inside. Wipe the metal component on the bottom end of your left AirPod using a q-tip or soft bristles toothbrush. It&#8217;s possible that dirt is blocking your AirPod from making touch with the charging case&#8217;s metal component.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Make sure the metal component of each of your AirPods is fastened to the end of the charging case.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Why Isn't My Left Airpod Working After A Factory Reset?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your left AirPod is still not functioning after a reset, grit, filth, and earwax has built up on your AirPod and within the charging port, causing it to sound quieter, not charge, or both! Begin by carefully cleaning the bottom metal ring of your left AirPod clean with a Q-tip.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Will Only One Airpod Function With My Airpods?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Yes. You may still use the earphones if you lose one or if one stops working. Unfortunately, without both pods in the case, you won&#8217;t be able to link them to a new device.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">However, since they&#8217;re already paired, you should be able to get by with just one AirPod for the time being.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><div class=\"lightweight-accordion bordered\"><details><summary class=\"lightweight-accordion-title\"><span>Is The Liquid In My Airpods Damaged It?<\/span><\/summary><div class=\"lightweight-accordion-body\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">If you&#8217;re suffering audio problems, you might think the liquid is to blame. Liquid can destroy the internal components of the bud, whether you cleaned it in the washing machine or it was exposed to perspiration.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400; color: #000000;\">Unfortunately, we&#8217;re not aware of any liquid damage signs on the AirPods. There will be a possibility of liquid damage if your buds are exposed to dampness. If you&#8217;re concerned that this is the source of your issues, you should take them to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/contact\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apple<\/a> to explore replacement possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\"><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/details><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One popular complaint among AirPods owners is that their left airpod not working even after reset. This is, of course, &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Left Airpod is Not Working Even After Reset? 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