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JBL Charge 3: if it is lost can I track to get it back

Wed, 11 Mar 2026 12:17:58 -0700

i lost my jbl and cant find it is there a way to track it?

⟐ Commented March 11, 2026 at 12:17 MST

JBL charge 3: Only turning on while plugged in

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:21:02 -0700

Hi,

I recently bought a JBL charge 3. Since today, it won't turn on when it's not plugged in. I didn't blow it and the battery is full (all 5 light are on). How can I fix this or do I have to go back to the store?

⟐ Commented April 09, 2026 at 2:21 MST

JBL Charge 3: Why is there Static Noise?

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 05:44:30 -0700

Hey everyone, a couple weeks ago I bought a JBL Charge 3. I instantly loved the speaker. But recently I noticed it had some static noise, like a radio that is untuned. Everytime I turn them on, not even with a device conected, I get the noise, no matter the volume or anything really. I havent put them on water or sand or dust, nothing. What could be causing this? Is there a solution to it? Are the speakers defective?

⟐ Answered August 19, 2024 at 5:44 MST

JBL Charge 3: Where to buy replacement speakers for JBL Charge 3?

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 08:48:19 -0700

Where can I buy replacement front speakers for the JBL Charge 3? I have been trying to research where to buy, and have been unable to find a place to get them. I think one of mine is blown.

⟐ Commented September 10, 2021 at 8:48 MST

JBL Charge 3: Update firmware usein PC

Mon, 09 Aug 2021 13:25:09 -0700

I have Carge 3 that can't turn on, unless it's connected to the USB port.

A. There is a way to solve this issue? Pressing common button combinations do not work

B. There is a way to update firmware using my PC? The JBL Connect app can't find the device (though I can play music from my android)

Thanks

Boaz

⟐ Answered August 09, 2021 at 13:25 MST

JBL Charge 3: How do I replace my charging port on my JBL charge 3

Thu, 08 Nov 2018 08:52:59 -0700

My charging port moves around if I stick a charger in it and won't charge.

⟐ Answered November 08, 2018 at 8:52 MST

JBL Charge 3: My JBL charge 3 won't turn on and not showing any light

Sun, 05 Nov 2023 09:43:35 -0700

I bought JBL charge 3 two month ago. I used my speaker only 5 or 6 times. I have charged my speaker 6 hour after that showing full charged. After 5 days when i press the power button but not turning on even i connect charger not showing any light . It happen not broken no fall down . Any one can help me how can i solve this issue. please

⟐ Commented November 05, 2023 at 9:43 MST

JBL Charge 3: Charge 3 and Flip 4 will not connect in Stereo only Party Mode

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:19:53 -0700

I upgraded the Charge 3 to the Connect+ firmware. I have connected the Flip 4 and the Charge 3 together and both work fine in Party Mode. Once I try to select Stereo it throws and error saying to move my phone closer and try again and close the app etc. I have done all that. Turned the speakers on and off. Repaired Bluetooth. Uninstalled and reinstalled the app, but only seems like party mode works. Please help

⟐ Answered September 21, 2024 at 20:19 MST

JBL Charge 3: JBL Charge 3 won't turn OFF (and stay off)

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 10:40:50 -0700

Have a JBL Charge 3 I bought 13 months ago. Last week it was kicked into the pool courtesy of my 5 year old. It saw water on all sides as it rolled, it floated, and was never fully submerged, the rear flap covering the charge ports etc was securely closed.

Since then, it won't power OFF (and stay off). I push the power button and all the usual sounds play and it turns off. However within 5 seconds it turns itself back on and will reconnect to my phone via BT.

Has the same issue if attached to power or running off battery. It's been on 4 days now and still has plenty of charge. Still works, just not optimal and a bit frustrating.

Hopefully someone has an idea of what might be going on.

Cheers.

⟐ Answer edited August 08, 2024 at 10:40 MST

JBL Charge 3: Why won't it work without the battery.

Fri, 02 Jan 2026 01:35:49 -0700

My JBL Charge 3 battery has been bad for quite a while, and just recently it began to swell. The swelling made the cover breech. So I find your web page and I removed the battery and attempted to find a new one. A new battery with postage is almost expensive as buying a whole new charge 3.

So with that in mind I chose to just plug in the charger and run it off the charger without the battery it will not run off the charger. I threw away the battery well actually I left it at batteries plus so they would properly dispose of it. I kept the harness off the battery thinking that I would just have to twist the right wires together to make it run again with the charger. Any inside on this would be appreciated thank you.

⟐ Answer accepted January 02, 2026 at 1:35 MST

Jbl charge 3: How can I replace the battery of my jbl charge 3?

Tue, 14 Aug 2018 18:53:43 -0700

How can i replace the battery of my jbl charge 3? I want to change it because it charged but it dosent turn on.

⟐ Commented August 14, 2018 at 18:53 MST

JBL Charge 3: Battery indicators always lit

Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:31:39 -0700

Hello, recently I got JBL Charge 3 bluetooth speaker. Everything is fine except one thing. Battery indicators are always on. All 5 of them. Even in the JBL Connect there's always full bar. I was using it all day and when I came home I charged it. When I put it to electricity only 2 leds were lit and third was blinking. After some minutes all 4 leds were lit and 5th was blinking. The 5th led is blinking endlessly.. Everything works fine except the indicators... I will try to completely drain its battery and recharge it and I'll also try resetting it(power button and volume down). When I got it, it was charged to 4 leds and it was draining( only 3 leds left after some time). I put it to charge and I updated the firmware and leave it to charge. After some time the 5th led was still blinking endlessly but when I took off the charge cable it had 5 leds lit, those were still lit after 3-4 hours of usage...

⟐ Commented November 28, 2022 at 20:31 MST

JBL Charge 3: Where can I buy a port bay replacement?

Mon, 17 Apr 2023 12:33:39 -0700

I’ve recently broken off my MicroUSB from the port bay. Any idea where can I buy a whole new port bay?

⟐ Answered April 17, 2023 at 12:33 MST

JBL Charge 3: Power light is white and stays on an no function

Mon, 02 Oct 2023 14:49:39 -0700

The power light is white and staying on permanently with air noise out of speakers. when I press the power the connection symbol lights up and nothing works . When I tried to reset nothing.

⟐ Commented October 02, 2023 at 14:49 MST

JBL Charge 3: Why does the bass sound terrible

Tue, 05 Jan 2021 15:15:15 -0700

So I got this JBL charger 3 speaker and it was working fine then it started sounded terrible. Now any time a song with base comes on the sound sounds terrible.

⟐ Answered January 05, 2021 at 15:15 MST

JBL Charge 3: I need to replace speakers for my charge3

Sat, 26 Sep 2020 23:10:16 -0700

I need to replace speakers for my charge3, i've searched on the internet without finding any results.

It seems nobody sells a single spare part like this unless you find a used charge3 to dismantle.

I only know they are 10w 2inch speakers but don't know the impedance (4 ohm? 8 ohm?).

I think I'll search for speakers with same technical data on ebay or similar, but first i need to know the impedance.

In youtube I'seen a video of a guy (probably russian) who is replacing the speakers using two which seems tweeters (https://youtu.be/E2nqUFaVSio ). Do anyone thinks is a good replacement?

⟐ Commented September 26, 2020 at 23:10 MST

JBL Charge 3: when I disconnect the usb cable, bass around 60hz sounds really bad

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:51:34 -0700

if I play 60hz with the charging cable connected it's fine, but if I unplug the cable and run it on battery the sound is very distorted. and after a while the battery is completely discharged even if it is fully charged. it's a speaker or battery problem?

⟐ Answered February 15, 2023 at 9:51 MST

JBL Charge 3: JBL Charge 3 turns itself off after ~10 sec with full Battery

Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:04:56 -0700

I have my JBL Charge 3 since Christmas 2018, so not that long. Everything was normal, but since today It turns itself off around 10 seconds after connecting. Battery is charged up, even since charging it won’t stay on.

⟐ Commented April 01, 2021 at 7:04 MST

JBL Charge 3: fuzzy sound all of a sudden

Sat, 24 Aug 2019 12:02:19 -0700

hi! my jbl speaker was working fine i have never taken it out of my room and all of a sudden i am getting a fuzzy sound when playing music to a point that its a bit annoying! i hardly ever turn my speaker volume way up! is this fixable?

⟐ Commented August 24, 2019 at 12:02 MST

JBL Charge 3: My JBL Charge 3 turns off by itself.

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 20:31:05 -0700

When i turn on my JBL Charge 3 it turns off after couple seconds. After it has turnined off couple times it stays on and when i turn it off, it just does the same thing. It’s my second day with it so its brand new…

⟐ Answer accepted November 16, 2022 at 20:31 MST