With the popularity of wireless Bluetooth headphones, AirPods have become the first choice for many people. However, there are times when our AirPods may be bound by others, causing us to not be able to use them properly. This article will provide you with a practical guide to help you unbind your AirPods from others.
1. Check whether the AirPods are bound by others.
First of all, you need to confirm whether your AirPods have been bound by someone else. You can check this by following these steps:
Open the charging case of your AirPods and hold it close to your iPhone or other device.
When a pop-up window appears on your device, click the "Connect" button.
If the device prompts "This device has been associated with xx's iPhone (or other devices)", then your AirPods have been bound by someone else.
2. Unbind the AirPods from others.
Once you are sure that your AirPods are bound by someone else, you can unbind them by following these steps:
Open your device's Settings app.
Find and tap on the "Bluetooth" option.
In the list of Bluetooth devices, find your AirPods.
Tap the "i" icon next to AirPods to enter the AirPods settings interface.
In the settings interface, find and tap on the "Forget this device" option.
You'll be prompted if you want to ignore this device, tap "Ignore device".
Once you've completed the above steps, your AirPods will be unbound from someone else and you can reconnect them to your device.
3. Precautions.
When unbinding AirPods from others, you need to pay attention to the following points:
Make sure you have your device's login password and Apple ID password so you can verify it if necessary.
Make sure you've backed up all of your device-related data and settings before unbinding.
If your device prompts for a passcode to unbind, make sure you enter the correct passcode.
If you can't unbind it, you may need to contact Apple customer service for help.
In short, it is not difficult to unbind AirPods from others, you just need to follow the correct steps. Hopefully, this article will help you better understand how to unbind your AirPods from others to ensure the security and normal use of your device.