How to Reset AirPods from Previous Owner: Full Detailed Guide

Whenever we want to kill our free time or relax, we do something on our devices. Some of them are listening to music or watching movies. You might agree with me that doing the said scenarios is better with AirPods. However, what will you do if the AirPods are locked to the previous owner? That is indeed inconvenient.

Eyes here! This post is about how to reset AirPods from previous owner. Not just that. You will see other information related to the procedure. It includes the leading software that can assist you in removing Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad. Please browse this post for more details.

Part 1. How to Reset AirPods from Previous Owner

This section is about learning how to reset AirPods from a previous owner. If you bought the AirPods from someone, you must contact the previous owner. It would be great if you were the owner.

Please note that this post section is made for legal purposes. Ensure that you bought the AirPods and have not stolen them. You might face legal charges in the future if you illegally get them. You can skip this section if you don’t have contact with the previous owner. Continue with the steps below to learn how to reset AirPods Pro from previous owner.

Step 1The Apple ID associated with the AirPods must be logged in to the Find My app or iCloud website. The credentials must be entered correctly. After that, choose the All Device button on the Map interface to see all the associated Apple devices with the AirPods.

Step 2Trace the AirPods name and tap it to see more options. Then, choose the Remove This Device button from the list. Finally, confirm the action by tapping the Remove button at the bottom of the next screen interface.

Part 2. How to Remove Apple ID from AirPods without Previous Owner

But what if the previous owner cannot be reached or you forgot the Apple ID associated with the AirPods? Here’s a good news! This section is about discovering how to remove Apple IDs from AirPods without a previous owner. The procedure requires you only to use the AirPods case and its physical buttons. You need to be quick with all the steps because the combination of the buttons needs to be pressed quickly. Please see the detailed instructions below on resetting AirPods without the previous owner.

Step 1Get AirPods and place them in their original case and place them in it. Close the lid to continue with the procedure. Then, press the Setup button at the back of the AirPod case for 15 seconds.

Step 2After the given time interval, please release the button. You must see a light coming from the AirPods case. This only means that the previous owner has reset the AirPods.

Part 3. How to Connect AirPods to iPhone

After resetting the AirPods, Apple ID or Apple devices are not associated. Once the resetting procedure is complete, you can connect the AirPods to other Apple devices. Take this post section as a bonus tip for connecting or pairing the AirPods to an Apple device. Please follow the detailed instruction below to learn how to do that.

Step 1Get the AirPods and ensure that the lid of its case is opened. It is to meet the first requirement for the pairing process. Later, get the Apple device you prefer to pair with the AirPods. Turn on its Bluetooth feature in the Control Center section by tapping the icon.

Step 2The Apple device will display a small dialog section about the AirPods. To proceed, you must select the Connect button. The screen will load for a few seconds, and a sound will be heard. This indicates that the pairing process has been successful.

Part 4. Bonus Tip: How to Remove Apple ID on iPhone/iPad

If you forget your Apple ID password on your iPhone or iPad, you cannot also remove the AirPods from it on the Find My app. If that’s the case, you can use FoneLab iOS Unlocker to remove the Apple ID on your iPhone or iPad without the passcode. However, please back up all the data on the iPhone or iPad because the process will delete all the stored data.

Apple ID removal is not the only procedure it can perform. It can also wipe the iPhone or iPad passcode, remove screen time restrictions, bypass the iCloud activation lock, and more. If you want to know more about the software, please follow the detailed steps below.

Step 1Download the software mentioned above on your computer. To do so, click the Free Download button on the official website. Then, click the file and set it up, depending on the permissions the software asks for. The computer will launch the software afterward.

Step 2The software's 6 features will be shown on the first interface. Please click the Remove Apple ID button. Later, get a USB cable to connect the iPhone or iPad to the computer. Once the procedure is complete, you will see the OK interface.

Step 3Tick the Start button on the next screen. The software will show you how to eliminate the Apple ID on an iPhone or iPad. Once you've done this, you only need to click the OK button at the center of the main interface to complete the procedure. Later, unplug the iPhone or iPad from the computer.

Part 5. FAQs about How to Reset AirPods from Previous Owner

In conclusion, this post is about how to reset AirPods from a previous owner. The good thing is that it also has a procedure for resetting the AirPods without the previous owner. What's more, FoneLab iOS Unlocker has also been introduced. It can remove the Apple ID on your iPhone and iPad. Do you have more issues that need to be resolved? Let us know by commenting in the comment section below. Thank you!