User level: Level 1 (4 points)My AirPods pro 3 stopped working all of a sudden. Tried all the cleaning and reset options but it’s not working. The case is not getting charged
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Posted on Sep 17, 2026 9:56 AM
User level: Level 9 (74,110 points)Sep 18, 2026 1:08 AM in response to SaiVarmaBuddaraju
Isolate the Power Source: Plug your case directly into a known-working wall outlet using a certified USB-C cable and power brick, bypassing wireless chargers or computer USB ports.
Deep Discharge Recovery: If the battery is completely dead, the status light might not turn on immediately. Leave the case plugged in without opening the lid for at least 30 to 60 minutes.
Inspect and Clear Debris: Use a dry, soft-bristled toothbrush or a non-metallic toothpick to carefully clear any pocket lint or dust out of the case's USB-C port and the inside charging pins where the earbuds sit.
Perform the Correct Reset: AirPods Pro 3 use a tap-based reset instead of a physical back button.
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)Sep 18, 2026 1:25 AM in response to SaiVarmaBuddaraju
Just to add to the answer given by WheelieNick, these are the steps to reset the AirPods Pro 3:
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copied from: How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256359112