How to reset AirPods, AirPods Pro and remove Apple ID?

How to factory reset AirPods and AirPods Pro?

1. If they aren’t already, place both earbuds in the charging case.
2. Close the lid and wait at least 30 seconds.
3. Open the lid, and on iPhone or iPad, go to settings.

4. Click on the “AirPods” tab at the top. (skip to step 6 if they don’t appear)

5. Scroll down and click “forget this device”, click again to confirm.

6. With the AirPods charging case open, press and hold the button on the back until the LED flashes amber, then white.

You should now be ready to connect your AirPods, as long as they’re not paired with someone else’s Apple ID.

How to remove Apple ID from AirPods?

If you’re going to sell or give away your AirPods to someone else, follow these steps:

1. The original owner must open the “Find” app on their iPhone or iPad.
2. Choose the bottom Devices tab > choose the AirPods.
3. Scroll down and click remove this device.
4. If the previous owner does this outside of bluetooth range, they will need to reset the AirPods before they can be set up as new.

Apple says that “these steps are the only way to remove an item from an Apple ID. Apple can’t remove the pairing lock for you.”