Unable to connect AirPods to my iPhone 16 Pro

Tried all the different steps and methods, but couldnt get the airpods connected to the new iphone.



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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 11, 2025 8:04 PM

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Apr 14, 2025 3:09 AM in response to WheelieNick

The exact error is "Connection Failed - Try Again!". I have reset the airpods several times. I have tried and connected the same airpods to another older model iphone 12 and successfully connected within seconds without any issues. I have tried following several times but none of them worked -

  1. Reset airpods
  2. Changed name of the iphone 16 pro which I am trying to connect to
  3. On & off bluetooth and restarted the phone
  4. Updated IOS
  5. Reset network settings on the iphone 16 pro


I didn't have to do any of the above with the older iphone 12, that one picked up the airpods straightaway.

Hope it's not Apple's planned obsolescence.





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Unable to connect AirPods to my iPhone 16 Pro

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