Apple ends service programs for sound issues on original AirPods Pro and iPhone 12 and 12 Pro.
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Apple Ends AirPods Pro & iPhone 12 Fixes Apple Ends Service Programs for Sound Issues on Original AirPods Pro and iPhone 12 and 12 Pro Apple has officially wrapped up two major repair initiatives, marking the end of its service programs for sound issues on original AirPods Pro and iPhone 12 and 12 Pro . This move, announced in October 2025, signals that most affected users are now outside their repair eligibility window. Image : Google Why Apple Ended the Sound Issue Programs Both service programs ran for three years after the devices’ original purchase date. By now, most users’ AirPods Pro and iPhone 12 units have aged out of coverage — unless someone bought older stock recently. Apple’s AirPods Pro repair program was originally launched in October 2020 to address complaints of crackling or static noises and faulty Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) . Users who experienced these issues could get their affected earbuds — left, right, or both — replaced after Apple confirmed the fault through diagnostic testing. A Quick Recap of the Air…