How To Fix Sony WF-1000XM4 Not Charging?- 5 Fixes!
Are your Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds not charging? It can be due to minor faults which you can resolve yourself. In this article, we will examine the Sony WF-1000XM4 Not Charging issue that has been frequently encountered in recent times and help you restore its functionality to the way it used to be. To solve the Sony WF-1000XM4 Not Charging problem, simply read our article in its entirety and follow the solutions step by step.
Sony WF-1000XM4 is a popular truly wireless earphone. I love its active noise cancellation (ANC) quality.
It totally isolates the ambient noise and delivers excellent sound quality. But the battery drains faster when ANC is on.
If your Sony WF-1000XM4 is not charging, you can follow these fixes.
Also Read: How To Fix Sony Headphone Charging Issue?
Why is My Sony WF-1000XM4 Not Charging?
If your Sony WF-1000XM4 headphone is not charging in case, then it could be due to several reasons.
The most common reasons are dirty charging cases and incorrect placement of earbuds in the charging case.
You should also ensure that your charging case is sufficiently charged. If not, place the earbuds in the case and connect your case to a charger.
How To Fix Sony WF-1000XM4 Charging Problem?
You can try several solutions to fix the charging issues. Here are some common solutions you should try before throwing in the garbage-
1. Place Your Earbuds Correctly
The most common reason why wireless earbuds won’t charge is incorrect placement.
We often place the earbuds without paying attention. Usually, the magnets align the earbuds and align with the charging sensors.
But, sometimes, magnetic force fails, and one or both earbuds don’t connect with charging pins.
As a result, the earbuds won’t charge even though the case is fully charged.
The first thing you should do is- remove both earbuds and place them back in the case. They will start charging.
2. Charge Your Case
Although Sony WF-1000XM4 gives a decent battery life, but it discharges after 20 to 22 hours of use.
The battery is already low if you haven’t charged your case since yesterday or used it after a week.
If you put your earbuds in the case, the charging case doesn’t have enough power to charge them.
It is better to place both earbuds in the case and connect them to a charger. Leave it for 30 minutes and check whether your earbuds are charged.
If they are still not charged, it means the problem is somewhere else. Try the next solution.
3. Clean the Contacts
Although the Sony WF-1000XM4 case supports wireless charging, the earbuds don’t charge wirelessly.
You must have noticed metal contacts on your earbuds and inside the case. These metal contacts act as electric mediums and charge your earbuds.
Over time, your charging case attracts dust and moisture and covers the metal contacts.
Now, whenever you place your earbuds in the case, the dust layer acts as an insulator and won’t pass the current.
As a result, your earbuds won’t charge even if your case is fully charged or connected to the charger.
4. Update the Firmware
A buggy and outdated firmware can also create problems in connecting and charging.
So, if you haven’t updated your Sony WF-1000XM4 firmware for a long, update it.
You can connect the earphones to your Android or iPhone and install the Sony Headphone Connect app.
From the apps menu, select Sony WF-1000XM4 and check for firmware updates.
Install any pending firmware and check whether the charging problem is fixed. If not, follow the next solution.
5. Reset Sony WF-1000XM4
If you have tried all the above solutions, but your Sony XM4 is still not charging, then reset it.
Resetting will restore your earbuds to their original condition and fix all minor software glitches.
To reset your Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds, follow these steps-
- Disconnect earbuds from your smartphone.
- Place the left earbud in the charging case.
- Connect the USB-C cable to the charging case.
- Now, Open-Close-Open the case lid five times.
- Once the led indicator turns red, close the lid for 5 seconds.
- Take out the left earbud when the indicator light flashes green.
- Now, repeat the same process with the right earbud.
That’s it! Your Sony WF-1000XM4 has been reset. If you’re confused, watch this official video.
Conclusion
These are some easy solutions that helped me to fix the charging issue on Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds. If you follow the steps correctly, your issue will be resolved.
If none of the above solutions works, it means your piece is defective and needs to be replaced. Contact the Sony customer support team for replacement.
