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Beats Solo 3: Why wont my Beats turn on?

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:08:59 -0700

I noticed that when I tilted my head to a certain angle while listening to something the left ear would stop playing sound, eventually the headphones just turned off. I thought the battery just ran out but when I plugged it in (to my computers usb port) it had 3/5 battery indicators lit up, but it still wouldn't turn on. My computer gave me a notification saying the device malfunctioned and it couldn't recognize it.

I've tried holding the power button for 10 seconds and holding both the power button and the pause button for 2 minutes, neither worked.

I downloaded the beats updater but that says they're perfectly fine. Is there any way to reset them or fix this in another way (other than holding the power button and pause button)?

EDIT: They work fine when plugged in with an aux cable.

⟐ Commented October 07, 2024 at 8:08 MST

Beats Solo 3: Why is the right ear on my beats not playing

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 09:46:46 -0700

The right ear speaker isn’t playing audio anymore... I’ve looked up and tried everything except taking it apart. Whenever I connect the beats to a device the right ear bud makes the power on noise but during Bluetooth or cord connect its silent I have Beats Solo 3

⟐ Answered July 04, 2025 at 9:46 MST

Beats Solo 3: The adjustable band on the right ride of my beats won’t slide back up

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:41:59 -0700

The adjustable band on the right side of my Beats solo3 wireless headphones won’t slide back up. It seems to have overextended and could be caught on something? The audio and Bluetooth connection still works perfectly, just can’t get the side to slide back into place. Any ideas on what I can do to fix it??

⟐ Commented January 19, 2026 at 15:41 MST

Beats Solo 3: Why aren't my Beats Solo3 turning on after a reset and charging?

Thu, 09 May 2024 15:52:03 -0700

My Beats Solo3 is not turning on, nor responding to a reset. The fuel gauge blinks when charging, but does not turn on when fully charged. Any way I can fix this?

⟐ Commented May 09, 2024 at 15:52 MST

Beats Solo 3: Fixing no sound in one speaker on blueooth

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 06:26:12 -0700

I am having issues issues with the right side of my Beats solo3 wireless headphones. On bluetooth no audio comes out from the right side and the right side will only work if i jiggle the left side. Both sides work fine when using the aux cable for wired setup. What could be the issue?

⟐ Commented June 06, 2023 at 6:26 MST

Beats Solo 3: Why isn't my beats wireless solo 3 not charging?

Mon, 18 Apr 2022 09:48:28 -0700

my beats are on 37% so they're still working ok on bluetooth. however, i tried charging them and they won't charge (no lights, nothing). i tried resetting them about twenty times (pressing on the power button and the mute simultaneously for a 10 seconds up to 2 mins). the lights would flash for a few moments, signaling that they are reset, but it still won't charge. i'm afraid my battery runs out within the next couple of days and i won't be able to charge them. please help! i've only had these for about a month now.

⟐ Commented April 18, 2022 at 9:48 MST

Beats Solo 3: My Beats hinge won't snap back in place

Sun, 13 Jun 2021 11:43:32 -0700

The little hinge on the left side is broken and won’t stay in place.

Anybody know anyways I could fix it without breaking my headphones?

⟐ Commented June 13, 2021 at 11:43 MST

Beats Solo 3: My Beats Solo3 wont turn on but when I charge it works

Sun, 09 Oct 2022 23:35:46 -0700

Whenever i charge it the lights show but it wont turn on. How do i fix?

⟐ Commented October 09, 2022 at 23:35 MST

Beats Solo 3: Why wont my beats work?

Tue, 18 Dec 2018 16:36:36 -0700

My beats wont turn on i already reseted them and still nothing they have turned on before but turned right back off by themselfs i charged them over night and still wont work can anyone help me?

⟐ Edited December 18, 2018 at 16:36 MST

Beats Solo 3: Beats Solo3 Charge but do not power on.

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 13:22:29 -0700

Hi friends! I got beats solo 3s in December and just today they won't power on. Have tried everything and will contact Apple tomorrow, for now though, and ideas?

⟐ Answered March 07, 2023 at 13:22 MST

Beats Solo 3: Charge lights won't come on fully charged it plays for a second anoff

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 14:59:06 -0700

Power bars are charge lights never come on I connected to Bluetooth on my phone says it's at 100% listen to music one time but when I turn it off I could not get it to connect for more than 10 seconds The light still never come on randomly though headphones make a doot doot doot doot sound and then nothing and also randomly it pops up on my screen on my phone telling me my headphones are connected so I push on it connected to listen to music for about 10 seconds and then off again although most times when that happens it doesn't even connect tried factory reset and and all that still nothing now I can't get it to do anything

⟐ Answer edited June 21, 2023 at 14:59 MST

Beats Solo 3: headphones lights and the bluetooth

Sun, 19 Jun 2022 17:10:52 -0700

why aren’t my beats connecting to my phone? Every time i try to connect them the device wont show up on my phone. They are also fully charged and the lights are gone as well. Help pls?

⟐ Answer edited June 19, 2022 at 17:10 MST

Beats Solo 3: Can I replace the ground wire by cutting and reattaching

Wed, 19 Feb 2020 21:29:40 -0700

Can I cut the ground wire for both sides where it has frayed and reconnect or do I need to replace the wire

it’s right before they connected all other wires with the black tubing it’s worn from use and also do I have to softer it? Can I tape it or a another way

⟐ Answer edited February 19, 2020 at 21:29 MST

Beats Solo 3: Why won't my adjustable band stay put?

Wed, 03 Jan 2024 20:40:27 -0700

The adjustable band on the right side of my beats doesn't make that clicking sound when you move it up and down anymore, and it also doesn't stay locked in place anymore. Is there any way to fix it or should I take it in for repairs?

Beats Solo 3: won't turn on, lamp blink red and white 3 times

Sat, 11 Nov 2023 22:59:20 -0700

my beats solo 3 have problem, it won't turn on. when i press power button the light turn on red and full white for three times after.

already try press button procedure from this forum but it still won't work

Beats Solo 3: How does one get a Beats demo model up to full functionality?

Tue, 07 Apr 2020 22:37:01 -0700

I am thinking of repairing a Beats Solo 3 Demo model. I want the battery, micro-usb port, and the headphone jack to work completely. Right now the headphone jack is replaced by the non removable cord, which needs to be plugged into an outlet. The micro-usb port is replaced by a plastic cover.

Thanks!

Beats Solo 3: Right ear repair. How do I take it apart?

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 22:56:52 -0700

I’m trying to fix a loose connection on these. Looked at a few tutorials online, but they dont seem to be the same as this one. When I went to dissamble the right ear some tutorials mention a screw behind a sticker in the middle. I removed the sticker, but no screw!.

Anyone know how to get these apart? I pushed the rubber parts through, but it’s still very much connected and I’m trying not to break it…

Beats solo 3: Beats won't stay connected...

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:12:37 -0700

I tried resetting them many times and a fed light comes on ... I noticed I don't have to hold the power button at all just the volume down ... I wonder if it's my power button because it also doesn't want to turn off when I hold the power button

⟐ Commented March 14, 2018 at 16:12 MST

Beats Solo 3: Doesn't turn on but flashes when charging

Sat, 19 Mar 2022 14:09:16 -0700

Hi there, I've had my beats for around 2 years now, yesterday at 7pm I was using them perfectly fine with no problems at all, and then when it came around 11pm it turned on but then shut down after a few seconds, when I put it in charge it shows 3 bars and one flashing so it's definitely not dead, and occasionally it will turn on but turn off instantly, I have tried the factory reset thing so if anyone is having the same problem or has any solutions please reply

⟐ Answer edited March 19, 2022 at 14:09 MST

Beats Solo 3: Not charging with any charger

Tue, 08 Feb 2022 16:17:51 -0700

I actually have solo pros but couldn’t find it in the device selection so I did the closest thing if I plug it in it has a flashing white light that won’t go away no matter how long I leave it

⟐ Commented February 08, 2022 at 16:17 MST