Got a tip for us?
Let us know
Become a MacRumors Supporter for $50/year with no ads, ability to filter front page stories, and private forums.
AirPod Pro Ear Tip Fit test not working...Not the only one
- Thread starter gelie
- Start date
- Sort by reaction score
Interesting. I just know the majority of the reports I’ve seen here and on twitter have been the right ear. I think I’ve read every comment on this thread lol.
Earlier today I mentioned mine was passing the test after I got some Blue-Tak but now it’s failing on the right. If I run the test about 5 times, I’d get a fail to the right about 3 times and pass the other 2.
I think the solution is to ignore the fit test and enjoy the music. That’s my plan anyway.
Yeah, I think you’re right, Easttime. As long as your APPs sound good and ANC and Transparency work as they should, that’s all that matters. If they don’t sound as good as they should—as they did when they were new—call Apple Support, take them in, and get them replaced.
Both of mine failed, but this was in the first couple weeks after release so the cleaning technique had not yet been hit on.
[automerge]1582519087[/automerge]
i couldn’t do that. When the fit test started failing, ANC seemed to become worse, but more specifically the bass response went to ****. Out of the box, the pros sounded much better than my older AirPods. Once the fit test started failing, back to back comparisons with my old AirPods had the pros sounding worse. I could tell when the fit test was going to fail without even looking as there would be zero bass in the music snippet.
For those saying ignore the fit test and enjoy this is incorrect. It does drop the ANC, base etc. The Blue-tac made all the difference for me.
I did this, and my left is working and passing the test but my right one is still hosed. I have a apt with Apple Wed to possible get a replacement.
So, how can we reach out to a real engineer at Apple? We have pretty much Done all the test to clearly know that body/ears oils clog the inner mic grill. This impacts the ANC, Transparency and bass performance. Furthermore, it impacts the pressure equalizing valve and may cause ear pressure that is NOT present when the AirPods Pro are new.
Got replacements since right one was not passing. Replacement ones now both pass the test and come with firmware 2B588. Sounds much better.
Here is what I have noticed so far... I clean the vents with blu tak - passes ear test. I wear the headphones throughout the day and they continue to pass. I go to the gym, and they fail the test the next day until I clean the vents.
I'll try the fit test immediatly after my workout to see if that narrows it down.
I'll try the fit test immediatly after my workout to see if that narrows it down.
same here, just got a new pair two days ago and all it’s ok, same firmware as you .... will see for how long
Mine definitely need cleaning more quickly when I'm also wearing them to work out. Typically after just 1-2 days whereas it might go a week if I just wear them at my desk.
Well, this is frustrating. I had the left APP replaced due to mic issues. The new one passed the fit test for a few days. I used Blu Tak on the right one and it passed (after a few "cleanings"). So for a day or two, both were passing the test, and the sound improved. They just held a sealed better. Today, while listening at work, neither right nor left is passing. I guess Blu Tak is an "accessory" that I have to carry with my Airpods!
Went to an Apple store to replace and the tech said they could give me news buds but the problem would be the same. Said he needed to replace the case and buds since im on the latest software 2C54. Said if he gave me just new buds they would update. He did say this is a known issue and Apple is workin on a fix but doesn't know when one is coming. I can't get my incase case off my APP (lol) so i said I'd wait a bit to see if a fix comes and if not he was noting the system for me to get a replacement later.
I did find it funny he had blue tak and alcohol wipes to use if needed but commented my APP were the cleanest he had seen and had no use for those products.
I did find it funny he had blue tak and alcohol wipes to use if needed but commented my APP were the cleanest he had seen and had no use for those products.
Just an update. Fit test working before my workout. Fit test not working after my workout until I cleaned them again.
