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AirPods problem

On the AirPods Pro 3, the left earbud makes a hissing sound and is really noisy.

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Did you make sure, that your AirPodsPro 3 have been updated to the latest firmware?


To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Open the Settings app, tap Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.

About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support


If resetting the AirPods Pro 3 does not solve the problem, please contact the official Apple Support about that.

How to reset your AirPods and AirPods Pro - Apple Support


You can find the phone number for your region on this Apple Support page:

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support


Or use this link to get in contact with them:

Get Online Support for AirPods - Apple Support