AirPods Max Owners report Unexpected Fix: The Freezer Trick
Cupertino, CA – A surprising solution is circulating among Apple AirPods Max owners facing unresponsive headphones: placing them in the freezer. While seemingly an internet myth, multiple users, including a technology journalist, report successfully reviving their devices using this unconventional method.
The reports stem from instances where AirPods Max exhibit a critical failure, indicated by a persistent “three orange candles of death” error – a sign the headphones are not responding to resets or bluetooth pairing attempts. Jeff Carlson, a journalist with CNET, detailed his experience after his 2021 AirPods Max stopped functioning despite rebooting and performing a factory reset.
Carlson discovered the freezer suggestion on Reddit. He encased his headphones in their protective case and left them in the freezer for over an hour. Upon removal, the AirPods Max reconnected via Bluetooth as if undamaged.
the potential explanation, according to reporting from tek.no, centers on microscopic cracks developing in internal wiring. exposure to extreme cold causes materials to contract, potentially temporarily bridging these cracks and restoring connectivity. However, the fix appears to be temporary; Carlson’s headphones ceased functioning again after a few days, prompting consideration of repeating the process.
Experts caution against attempting this fix without careful readiness.The combination of cold and potential condensation poses a risk of damaging sensitive electronic components. If attempting the method, thorough wrapping to prevent moisture intrusion and a slow return to room temperature are advised.
Apple has not officially acknowledged the reports and continues to recommend contacting authorized service for repairs. The freezer trick remains an unofficial, last-resort solution for owners facing potentially irreparable hardware failures.
