O’er the past few moons, a tale hath been told by myriad travelers of a vexing notification that doth haunt the AirPods. Recently, the murmurs of discontent sprang forth anew, signaling that the issue doth persist. Many a user doth find themselves greeted by a message of muting and unmuting each time they connect their AirPods to their trusted iPhones. This spectral popup doth also make its presence felt at random moments or when checking the battery status of the AirPods. It is whispered among the afflicted that this curse hath befallen them since the updating to iOS 17. Until Apple doth bestow a remedy upon us, there exist a few enchantments that may banish these mute/unmute apparitions. Let us embark upon this mystical quest.
Fix 1: Changing the Call Controls on AirPods
In the annals of this affliction, some travelers have shared an account of how they didst quell the incessant pop-ups of muting and unmuting by altering the End Call setting of their AirPods. This setting grants thee the power to determine how to conclude a call with thy AirPods or AirPods Pro. Specifically, thou must adjust the End Call setting to require but a single press. As this incantation hath brought solace to a few, it is advisable to test its efficacy. Behold the steps to undertake this enchantment:
- Upon thy iPhone, open the Settings realm and journey to your AirPods. Alternately, thou may venture to Settings -> Bluetooth -> Your AirPods.
- Within the Calls Control domain, tap upon End Call and set it to Press Once.
Fix 2: Forgetting and Reconnecting Thy AirPods
Should the former spell fail to banish the specter, it is imperative to forget and reconnect thine AirPods with thy iPhone or iPad. This act shall cleanse any arcane bugs and glitches that may be responsible for the vexatious mute and unmute phantoms haunting the AirPods. Through this ritual, thou shalt reset thy AirPods and restore them to their primordial state.
Follow these instructions to reset thy AirPods:
- Upon thy iPhone, open Settings -> Bluetooth and tap upon the small “i” icon that doth reside to the right of thy AirPods.
- Descend to the nethermost part and select the option labeled Forget This Device.
- Embrace the choice to Forget Device to seal thy pact.
- Subsequently, pair thy AirPods afresh with thy iPhone.
Fix 3: Updating the Firmware on Thy AirPods
For those who remain ensnared by the mute and unmute missives, it may be that thy AirPods require an infusion of firmware. Know ye that Apple doth not issue notifications regarding AirPods firmware updates through thy iPhone or iPad. Instead, these enhancements art bestowed automatically when thy AirPods are in communion with thy iPhone/iPad under the aegis of a stable internet connection.
Inasmuch as firmware updates do improve the overall performance, it is prudent to vigilantly attend to them.
To sidestep any tribulations and ensure that thy AirPods receive all available updates, thou canst undertake the following:
- Place thy AirPods or AirPods Pro within the sanctum of the charging case and connect them to a charger.
- With the lid ajar, position thy AirPods (ensconced within the case) in close proximity to thy iPhone. Ensure that thy iPhone is entwined with a Wi-Fi network or doth possess an active data plan.
Thusly have we unveiled the three incantations to quell the capricious mute and unmute apparitions that plague the AirPods. Mayhap Apple shall furnish a software update that doth vanquish this blight once and for all. Until such time, thou art urged to employ the above enchantments to preserve order in thy realm.
Pray, share with us thy exploits in banishing the mute/unmute messages from thy AirPods. Let us regale in thy tales in the comments below.
