Your AirPods are color-coded. There is a small Light-Emitting Diode screen that emits different colors. These colors signal what is happening to the AirPods.
A green light means that your AirPods are fully charged. An amber or orange light indicates your AirPods need to be charged or they are charging.
A white light means your AirPods are ready to pair with any Bluetooth device. But what happens when there is no flashing white light?
Many users have complained about holding the button for over five minutes and nothing happens. In this article, you will learn why your AirPods won’t flash white and what to do about it.
Why My AirPods Won’t Flash White?
Damaged
Your AirPods won’t flash white because they are damaged and the LED screen has been affected.
A fall from a great height coming into contact with liquid can be a problem. This accounts for damages.
The AirPods and the charging case go hand in hand. When one part gets damaged, the other can’t function on its own.
The AirPods need a charging case to charge, connect to devices, and store it. Without the AirPods, too, the charging case is redundant.
Low battery
A low battery on your AirPods or charging case is going to prevent it from flashing white.
A dead battery can’t execute any operations like connecting to devices, because there is no power in the charging case.
No contact with the case
AirPods do not come into contact with the connectors in the charging case. This lack of contact is why there is no white flash.
There are little pins at the base of the charging case where the AirPods rest. These pins connect with the bottom of the AirPods to charge them. They also make them pair with devices.
Dirt
Improper connection will not allow that, and there will be no white flash. Debris and dirt at the base of the charging case can obstruct the AirPods’ contact with the connectors. This can prevent them from connecting properly.
This will then hinder it from flashing white when you are trying to connect to a Bluetooth device.
How To Fix “AirPods Won’t Flash White”
There are a few reasons your AirPods are not flashing white. It be because it’s damaged or low battery, but see how you can fix it.
Fix 1: Clean AirPods and Charging Case
The AirPods need to connect with the pins in the charging case for the white light to flash. It is prudent to clean out the base of the charging case.
Clean the bottom of the AirPods too, just in case it has acquired dirt. Make sure you clean it gently to prevent further harm to the accessory. Use a cotton swab or a wipe to clean the mentioned areas.
Fix 2: Charge AirPod
Powered-out AirPods can’t do any action. We recommend that you charge the AirPods for at least half an hour. Do this before trying to pair them with a Bluetooth device. Doing this will make your AirPods flash white.
To check the battery percentage of your AirPods, first, open the Settings app on your iPhone device. Then select the Bluetooth choice. On the list of devices, scan for the connected AirPods and check the displayed percentage.
Fix 3: Restart Bluetooth
The Bluetooth Settings in your device are turned on. Still, there is a glitch. Restarting your Bluetooth does the trick.
To restart your Bluetooth, simply turn it off and turn it on again.
Go to the Settings of whatever device you’re using. Select the Bluetooth option on your device. Toggle it off and on to restart your Bluetooth. Then try pairing the AirPods again.
Fix 4: Reset All Settings
If your AirPods can’t flash the white light, reset all settings. Then try resetting all the settings on your connected device. All settings will be restored to default when they are reset.
First, open the Settings app on your iPhone. Next, scroll and select General. Then, select Transfer or Reset iPhone. After that, choose Reset. Finally, on the pop-up menu that appears, select Reset All Settings.
Enter your iPhone passcode when prompted and confirm your decision by tapping Reset All Settings. Your iPhone will restart once the reset is finished.
Conclusion
Your AirPods not flashing white while you are trying to pair with a device is a problem to look into.
This article talks about the reasons your AirPods don’t flash white and how to solve these issues.
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