First run with the AirPods Pro 3. While I was running, I bumped into a friend, so I paused the music and switched to Transparency Mode. I noticed an annoying tapping sound with every step, like a “tak-tak.” I can’t remember if this also happened with the AirPods Pro 2, but I ended up taking them off so I could properly hear my friend while we were running. Have you experienced this with yours as well?
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Running with airpods pro 3 issue
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I have noticed this as well. I remember there was an issue with APP2 and Apple had to replace affected AirPods, of which mine were one of those replaced by Apple.
You noticed this at airpods 3 pro? Or you still have the pro 2?
I don't know if it a software problem.
assembled in china?
i dont think that there are so many broken devices... hope to be a software problem and not hardware problem
I have the APP3 and noticed the same issue while running that you outlined in your post. Additionally, I had the APP2’s and my set was replaced because of the (I believe) vent issue that was causing them to (if I remember correctly) rattle.
However, it doesn’t appear to be an issue with the APP3’s themselves, because the issue seemingly goes away after adjusting them in my ear; so that leads me to believe the tapping is being caused by the interaction of the APP3’s in my ear canal, as they do travel further in the ear.
I tried again today,on the left the annoying sound is more loud than the right...i tried to adjust them but the same sound volume continues..i will visit service tomorrow..
I have a tapping sound sometimes which is the silicone ear piece moving inside ear canal and goes away when inserting them more deeply so the skin doesn’t touch/untouch the silicon earpiece….
I get the tapping sound while running after most audio alerts (e.g., after mile splits or segments). I can’t tell if it’s a hardware issue or software issue.
Exactly the same, only the left one. But it doesn't happen all the time, only from time to time while running.
I hope it's just a software issue and I won't have to replace them.
Assembled in?
I am waiting the reply from the service centre as we dont have apple store in Greece.
I know, but I have already an ESR case on them.
Anyway, just checked the box and they are 'Product of Vietnam'.
I have/had the same issue with my left ear. With other APP I've always used the largest tip.
So I experimented with the other tips and found it's best to use the smallest tip that will still give a good seal and stays put.
I landed on size S. In the past I used the Comply foam tips but found the newer reinforced tips by Apple seem to be doing a good job. Although it might be false hope as the weather is cooler and I'm not as sweaty when exercising. We'll see how it goes on a hotter day.
So I experimented with the other tips and found it's best to use the smallest tip that will still give a good seal and stays put.
I landed on size S. In the past I used the Comply foam tips but found the newer reinforced tips by Apple seem to be doing a good job. Although it might be false hope as the weather is cooler and I'm not as sweaty when exercising. We'll see how it goes on a hotter day.
yeah... I think the inclusion of the foam to the tips keep them firmer and don't seem to want to fall out as easy as the old APP2 tips. I'll see how they perform once a few 85+ days hit and see if they fall out.
I'm still going to try out Comply's APP3 tips once they come out though.