Why Are My AirPods Not Charging Evenly?

In this guide, I’ll explain the various reasons why the AirPods don’t charge evenly. If your AirPods face uneven charging, read this guide to fix that.

AirPods are the most popular wireless earbuds that work flawlessly with Apple devices. However, many customers reported uneven charging with their AirPods, due to which one AirPods died before another one.

So, why are my AirPods not charging evenly? The AirPods will not charge evenly when you use just one AirPod to play music, dirty changing case, outdated firmware, and manufacturing defects. To fix this, reset your AirPods and leave them in the charging case for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Related Guide: How To Fix Left AirPod Not Charging?

How To Fix Uneven Charging On AirPods?

If one of your AirPods has a low battery and charging slowly, follow these steps to fix it-

1. Reset AirPods

You can use a single AirPod to play music. When you leave your one AirPod in the charging case and listen to music through another one, the battery level will be uneven. Now, if you charge both your AirPods together, then one will juice up faster and make the battery level uneven.

To fix this issue, you need to reset your AirPods and leave it on the charger for at least 3 to 4 hours.

Follow these steps to reset Apple AirPods-

Go to your iPhone or iPad’s Bluetooth Settings.
Tap on the More Info (i) icon next to AirPods.
Tap on Forget Device and then confirm.
Place both AirPods in the case and close the lid for 30 seconds.
Open the lid while both AirPods are sitting in the case.
Now, press the Setup button on the back of the charging case for 15 minutes.
Release the button once the indicator light flashes Amber, then White.
Pair it again with your iPhone or iPad.

That’s it! Your AirPods have been reset to their factory default. Now, place both AirPods in the charging case and connect the lightning cable or place it on a wireless charging pad. Leave your AirPods connected to the charger for at least 3 to 4 hours.

The uneven charging problem on your AirPods will be resolved. Now, both of your AirPods will charge evenly.

2. Clean Your AirPods

You will notice a metal ring on the tail end of your AirPods. This goes into the charging case and attaches to the charging pins. Over time, a layer of dust and wax buildup around the metal rings prevents your AirPods from charging.

So, take a few drops of rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) on a microfiber cloth and clean both AirPods. This will break the wax buildup, and your AirPods will start functioning normally.

3. Clean Charging Case

Your AirPods case attracts lots of dust and debris from the jeans pockets. So, if some dust or debris blocks the charging pins, your AirPods will not charge evenly. To fix this, you should regularly clean the charging case with isopropyl alcohol and Q-tip.

I recommend buying an AirPods cleaning kit from Amazon and thoroughly cleaning your AirPods and charging case.

4. Update Firmware

Apple frequently releases new firmware for AirPods to fix known bugs. If you haven’t updated your AirPods firmware, it could be another reason your AirPods battery is dying faster or charging slowly.

Please update your AirPods firmware to the latest version to fix uneven charging problems. Here’s how to check the firmware version on AirPods-

Pair your AirPods with iPhone or iPad.
Go to Settings.
Click on General.
Tap on About.
Scroll down and tap on AirPods, and you’ll see installed firmware.

Click here to see the latest AirPods firmware released by Apple.

5. Replace AirPods Case

A defective or faulty charging case is the major reason why AirPods face charging problems. If you have tried everything, but your AirPods are not charging evenly, please replace your charging case.

You can buy a replacement wireless charging case for your AirPods from Amazon or Apple stores.

Click here to check the price of the AirPods charging case from Amazon.

6. Contact Apple Support

Have you tried everything, but your AirPods are still charging unevenly? That could be due to manufacturing defects. Don’t worry; Apple will replace your unit if it has manufacturing defects.

Please contact the Apple support team and explain the situation. A technician will diagnose the problem and provide you a replacement AirPods.

Related Guide: How To Fix Right AirPod Not Charging?

Why Do My AirPods Have Different Battery Levels?

If you play the music over one AirPod while the other is in the charging case, you’ll see different battery levels when your pair it with your iPhone. To rebalance the battery level on your AirPods, first reset them and leave both AirPods in the charging case and connect with a charger to fully charge them,

Why Is One AirPods Losing Battery Fast?

If your one AirPod is losing battery faster, it could be due to a software glitch or manufacturing defects. Outdated firmware is another reason why tour one AirPods die faster. To fix this, reset your AirPods and charge them for at least 3 to 4 hours. If this doesn’t works, contact Apple and claim the warranty.

Conclusion

AirPods are the best wireless earbuds for listening to music, but it’s not completely free from glitches. However, Apple releases regular firmware updates to fix known bugs and improve the audio listening experience. I hope this guide is helped you in fixing uneven charging problems on AirPods.