Airpods Pro crackling noise - fix and clean

[@JosePerez-ny2yd]

I’ve watched so many videos about this and the answer is always the same. Literally nothing works. Only option is turn off noise cancellation (a main feature on the earphones) or spend $200+ on new ones. Save yourself the time. It’s sucks because these weren’t cheap and Apple isn’t offering many solutions. I for one have the original AirPods so at least I got a few years of use.

[@Kyash108]

Multiple people have the same issue with Apple airpods pro, yet it has never been fixed.

[@LikelyLagging]

They did make a repair/replacement program but they need to be brought in within 2 years of purchase. Even though I drove 2 fucking hours to be told there’s nothing wrong with them. I’ve determined that they get this result from their tests because they are securely put into a device that doesn’t move at all. And the rattling/crackling only happens when you move your head even very slowly. So their device doesn’t detect the defect if the defect isn’t being reproduced

[@Euphoriant]

0:50 i was dying inside hearing the noise toothpick made. Btw, if anyone has the same problem, try to blow on the inside and outside black parts, that might help as well

[@yuujilee2778]

me too , the right one also having the noise cancellation buzzing/cracking sound when on ...tried to clean many times doesn't work

[@isaacboring5129]

I tried the recall service through apple support. I was denied service because the agent I spoke to stated the recall only applied to AirPods manufactured before or during 2020. The agent stated mine were manufactured in 2022 based on serial number. I asked to see a screen shot of the serial number dates, as I had been providing screen shots of my info to the agent. Agent declined, only stating my AirPods weren’t eligible. Asked if it mattered apple sold me AirPods that were knowingly potentially defective two years after the recall, and the only assistance I was offered was $89.95 for a replacement AirPod AFTER I paid for shipping my faulty AirPods to apple for examination and return shipping for the replacement units. Some customer support.

[@luizeduhh]

Same thing here. So frustrating!

[@amirul9282]

So they only can cover airpods that purchase before 2020?

[@isaacboring5129]

@@amirul9282 I was told only for AirPods manufactured 2020 or earlier, even though my 2022 models have the same problem. Frustrating.

[@QwertyQwerty-ek9oe]

Всем привет! Мне помогло: смачиваем палочку в удалителе жира, капля на каждое отверстие, через минуту продуваем сжатым воздухом из баллона. Протираем. Hello everyone! It helped me: we moisten the stick in the fat remover, a drop on each hole, after a minute we blow compressed air from the cylinder. We wipe it.

[@Aeh5oodeaQu]

ANC static noise issue is cause by driver unit failure, need to repair by change new driver, just now can hearing music at normal volume but soon failure, check sound volume different left and right, check bass boosted music at max volume just few minute your driver will die

[@SnapTinker]

I ended up buying new pods, then learned about a recall. I got new AirPods from Apple (pods only, not the case), this recall is probably still active. Google :"Airpods pro program for sound issues".

[@Aeh5oodeaQu]

@@SnapTinker Yes, I knew about the recall service, and I also know that it's for three years from the initial retail date. The recall program itself continues, but most users postpone it because they think it's going to cost them after three years or even if it's in trouble, and then they know the news of the recall belatedly after three years. In my case, I knew it was an AirPods subject to recall because it was created at the time of four years, but I couldn't get the service because it was normal during the recall period. I can buy a new one, but I repaired it myself because it's pretty cheap and easy for me, to fix it myself.

[@emirhannsezgin]

@@Aeh5oodeaQuwow how do you fix yourself?

[@Aeh5oodeaQu]

​@@emirhannsezgin replace driver, i posted method and tool at Thingiverse, search "AirPods Pro Repair Tool"

[@SnapTinker]

You should make youtube video for that! Where did you get a correct spare part?

[@jemyitachi5224]

Hello, my brother, my headphone is Oraimo Rheem, and recently there was a weakness in the sound, and I discovered that I have to press on it for it to work, and when I remove my hand, the sound decreases again. This happened after removing the sticker that is placed on the headphone, which often muffles the sound. Is there a solution?

[@SnapTinker]

I'm not familiar with Oraimo buds. Try to get visual sign on any damage, loose joint/crack in case at the place of sticker. Did you take the cover sticker from noise cancelling mic? Try to restore situation by placing similar sticker. Earbuds are small and repairing them is almost impossible. I you have budget buds, it is better buy a new pair.