AirPods Pro 3 case not charging

I recently bought Airpod Pros 3, and they’ve been working fine, sometimes a little water makes contact with the airpods and its case but its not for long periods of time. Randomly my Airpods don’t want to charge, when I do it blinks orange on the charger and it’s not charging, but rather overheats for some reason and I don’t know why.

iPhone 12, iOS 18

Posted on Nov 25, 2025 4:34 PM

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Nov 25, 2025 5:08 PM in response to ydkalex_

"AirPods Pro 3 case not charging: I recently bought Airpod Pros 3, and they’ve been working fine, sometimes a little water makes contact with the airpods and its case but it's not for long periods of time. Randomly my Airpods don’t want to charge, when I do it blinks orange on the charger and it’s not charging, but rather overheats for some reason and I don’t know why."

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Corrupt AirPods Sound and Charge Due to Water:

This water is evaporation/drying and is leaving debris. Thus, all this failure. So, if you have AppleCare+, then you might be able to get these replaced for a service fee. Apple does not cover water damage to AirPods under the standard warranty. So, go here, and see if you have the option to Purchase AppleCare+ for these: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/

Nov 25, 2025 5:08 PM in response to ydkalex_

"AirPods Pro 3 case not charging: I recently bought Airpod Pros 3, and they’ve been working fine, sometimes a little water makes contact with the airpods and its case but it's not for long periods of time. Randomly my Airpods don’t want to charge, when I do it blinks orange on the charger and it’s not charging, but rather overheats for some reason and I don’t know why."

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For refernce...

Troubleshooting AirPods Charge:



How to Fix This:

Try troubleshooting the power manually...


A. A Few Links to Visit:




B. Try the Following Tasks:

  • Hold Down the Button on the case for about 15 seconds.


  • Use an Apple Brand Cable - not a third party one - cool though it may look, a fabric, third-part cable would likely tear - (Apple cable's are plastic and are intended for Apple)


  • Remove the AirPod from the Case, then place it back in the charger. Perhaps it need to resync with he charger.

Nov 25, 2025 7:10 PM in response to ydkalex_

"AirPods Pro 3 case not charging: What button am I supposed to hold down when that’s not the control anymore? [...]Also it’s completely dead it doesn’t even charge when it’s on the charger it only blinks orange."

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AirPods Blinking Orange:

This would indicate a power issue, or connectivity issue.


So, Reset These:

To reset your AirPods, place them in their charging case and close the lid for 30 seconds. Then, open the lid, press and hold the setup button on the back of the case until the status light flashes amber and then white, indicating they are reset.

Nov 25, 2025 7:12 PM in response to ydkalex_

"AirPods Pro 3 case not charging: Also it’s completely dead it doesn’t even charge when it’s on the charger it only blinks orange."

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Along with the reset I mentioned...


Troubleshooting AirPods Connectivity:

A Few Thoughts to Try:

A. Visit these Apple Support Links:





B. Verify the Balance:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: General
  3. Tap: Accessibility
  4. Scroll Down: to Hearing
  5. Adjust: the audio volume balance


C. Also, Clear Out Earwax:

How to Clean your AirPods and EarPods - Apple Support

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