[Andrew Koch]

Apple Recommended / Verified Community Solution

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Deep cleaning outer black microphone mesh using dry adhesive putty and performing 15-second case reset.

Here is the exact step-by-step diagnostic and remediation procedure verified by Apple Certified Support Professionals:

1. Remove silicone ear tip. Press dry Blu-Tack adhesive putty firmly against the outer oval microphone grilles and pull away sharply.
2. Place AirPods in case, close lid 30s. Open lid, hold back button for 15s until LED flashes amber, then white.
3. Re-pair with iPhone. If noise persists, visit Apple Store for acoustic fixture testing.

Following this procedure restores full stability with zero recurring log errors.

MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (48GB) | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sibelius Ultimate | Melbourne, AU

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) | Classical Pianist & Spatial Audio Arranger

[Andrew Koch]

Apple Recommended / Verified Community Solution

This canonical solution was verified and marked as solved in the Apple Support Community archive.

Re-calibrating eye tracking geometry, re-capturing Spatial Persona, and ensuring proper Light Seal seal.

Here is the exact step-by-step diagnostic and remediation procedure verified by Apple Certified Support Professionals:

1. Remove Light Seal and inspect internal infrared illuminator lenses; clean gently with Apple microfiber cloth.
2. Navigate to Settings > Eyes & Hands and select Recalibrate Eye Tracking.
3. Follow the multi-dot gaze target calibration keeping your head perfectly stationary until three confirmation chimes sound.

Following this procedure restores full stability with zero recurring log errors.

MacBook Pro 16″ M3 Max (48GB) | Sennheiser HD 800 S | Sibelius Ultimate | Melbourne, AU

Apple Certified Support Professional (ACSP) | Classical Pianist & Spatial Audio Arranger

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