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R6RKO

Level 1 (4 points)

AirPods 3 not connecting to new buyer after I removed and rest

Hi all, I sold my AirPods 3 and before selling I reset them and removed from my account, the buyer is stating they are still linked and cannot connect them. Can anyone help please?

thanks

Posted on Oct 31, 2026 3:52 AM

1 reply

Carol B.

Level 7 (22,975 points)

Oct 31, 2026 5:26 AM in response to R6RKO

The Apple Support page linked below explains exactly what you should have done before selling the AirPods. Please review it and make sure you didn't miss a step.

Before you sell, give away, return, or recycle your AirPods - Apple Support

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256386369