Are you trying to remove your AirPods Pro tips, and it doesn’t come off very easily?
Many people are experiencing this problem. The tips on the AirPods Pro are very tight, and people find them very hard to remove.
You may need to remove the AirPods Pro tips because you may want to replace or change them to a different size with a better fit or fix various issues like the high-pitch noise.
In this article, I will explain the exact method you need to follow to gently remove AirPods Pro tips without damaging them.
To remove the AirPods Pro tip without damaging the silicone, gently press the base, squeeze then pull it. You may wrap the ear tips in a paper towel with a grip and then pull it out. Or you can even insert your nail into the rectangular void and pull to remove the AirPods Pro tips.
Why Can’t I Remove AirPods Pro Tips?
People try to directly pull the AirPods Pro tips without rolling the top part, which makes it non-removable. No matter how much pressure you apply, the tip won’t come off. It would be best if you rolled back the top of the tip before removing it.
Compared to other truly wireless earbuds, the ear tips on the Apple AirPods Pro is a bit difficult to remove.
There are a couple of reasons why Apple designed the AirPods Pro tips in such a way.
The first reason the AirPods Pro tips won’t come off that easily is that it is very well attached to the AirPods.
Many people using other TWS with silicon tips face this problem where the tips come off very quickly. It cannot be very pleasant to deal with.
Sometimes, when you remove your earpods from the ear, the ear tips will stay on your ears.
Another reason why it is hard to remove the AirPods Pro tips is to maintain high quality and rigidity. Eartips can get easily damaged. So if the ear tips stay in place with little to no movement, the chances for wear and tear over time are meager.
How To Remove AirPods Pro Tips
If you try to pull off the AirPods Pro tips, you will fail and may even damage the ear tips, AirPods, or both.
By now, you may have already understood that removing AirPods Pro tips needs a little care and attention. It’s not like removing the silicone ear tips of any other TWS.
Squeeze and Pull
Follow the steps below to remove your AirPods Pro tips without any damage.
Hold the AirPods on your left hand so that the ear tips face your right hand.
You need to gently roll the top of the ear tips back to reveal the base.
Once you rollback the top part entirely, it will now show you two things:
- The size of the ear tips
- The harder base
You need to work on the base to remove the tips of the AirPods Pro.
Take your thumb and pointing finger and gently pull the base of the ear tips to remove them from the AirPods Pro.
If it doesn’t come off easily, squeeze the base and pull it.
You will have to apply some pressure to remove the AirPods Pro tips because it is designed in such a way it won’t fall off very easily.
Use a Paper Towel To Remove AirPods Pro Tips
If you tried removing the AirPods Pro tips by following the method above and still can’t remove them, here is another technique you need to try.
For this method, you will need a paper towel or tissue paper with some grip.
Grab a sheet of paper towel and fold it two times.
Place the paper towel on top of the AirPods Pro tips and gently wrap it around it.
Apply some pressure and pull it off using your thumb and index finger.
Thanks to the paper towel, you will now have some grip to pull the ear tips off.
This way, the tips should quickly come off.
Use Your Nails To Remove AirPods Pro Tips
Another way to remove the AirPods Pro tips is to use your nails.
If you have fingernails that are considerably longer, then you may follow the steps below to remove the AirPods Pro tips easily.
Firstly, you need to roll back the topmost part of the ear tips.
If you closely observe the base of the tips, you will find two rectangular voids.
You need to insert your nails into the rectangular voids, squeeze them and pull them out.
That’s it. You have successfully removed the AirPods Pro tips.
How To Attach AirPods Pro Tips
Attaching the AirPods Pro tips seems like a challenging task for many.
There are a couple of things that you need to keep in mind before attaching the ear tips back to AirPods Pro.
You may have already noticed that the base of the AirPods is not a perfect circle. It’s more like an oval shape.
So it’s essential that you need to align the base and the ear tip holder on the AirPods properly to attach it.
If you closely observe the tips’ base inside, you will find two indentation marks.
Similarly, you will find a mark on the AirPods Pro, to which the base of the tips clips.
You need to align them both correctly and then gently push them to lock them in place.
As soon as they fit perfectly, you will hear a clicking sound.
Finally, you need to roll down the top part of the tips, and you are all good to go.
Frequently Asked Questions
How to remove AirPods Pro tips without damaging them?
It would be best if you used a paper towel to remove the AirPods Pro tips without damaging the silicon. Wrap the paper towel on top of the AirPods Pro tips and gently put it out. The grip on the paper towel should make it easy to remove the tips without much effort.
What to do if I damage my AirPods Pro tips?
You must buy a replacement if you damaged your AirPods Pro ear tips. Ensure you buy the right size, as one package only comes in a single size.
Get AirPods Pro Ear Tips ($7.99)
Wrapping Up
Many people find removing or changing AirPods Pro ear tips extremely hard. Compared with other earpods or TWS, the ear tips on the AirPods Pro are a bit hard to remove.
But if you know the right way, it should be very easy for you.