'Cannot Verify AirPods' in iOS 16? Your Earbuds Might Be to Blame

Don't worry, you can still connect your earbuds if you see this alert.

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Martha Garcia

Apple’siOS 16 updatebringsa number of featuresto your iPhone.

This includes a verification step forAirPods.

It’s unclear what performance issues users may experience when connecting unofficial AirPods.

Here’show to look to see if your iPhone is compatible with iOS 16andhow to download the update.