Before you select the factory reset option for an old phone, make sure you've gone through these steps before its too late.

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Resetting your AirPods, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max is a straightforward process that can resolve connectivity issues, prepare them for pairing with a new device, or restore them to factory settings.

If you have accidentally turned off your Windows computer during the factory reset and now you cannot use your system, use the following fixes: Disconnect all the peripherals and the power cord.