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How to reset OnePlus earbuds

10 November 2026 · PhoneTech

Most OnePlus earbuds reset with the button on the case. Tap yours to see for how long.

Find your earbuds

OnePlus Buds · OnePlus Buds Z
  1. Step 1

    Put both buds in the case. Keep the lid open.

  2. Step 2

    Press and hold the button on the case.

    You should see: The light flashes red. Then let go.

  3. Step 3

    Close the lid, then open it: the light flashes white.

    Now they are ready to pair.

  4. Step 4

    On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from OnePlus support.

Buds Z2 · Buds Pro (1st gen)
  1. Step 1

    Put both buds in the case. Keep the lid open.

  2. Step 2

    Press and hold the button on the case.

    You should see: The light blinks red. Then let go.

  3. Step 3

    On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from OnePlus user guide: Buds Z2, OnePlus user guide: Buds Pro.

Buds Pro 2 · Buds Pro 3 · Buds 3 · Buds 4 · Nord Buds 2 · Nord Buds 3 Pro · Nord Buds 4 Pro
  1. Step 1

    Put both buds in the case. Keep the lid open.

  2. Step 2

    Press and hold the button on the case.

    Hold for 15 seconds.

    You should see: The red light flashes.

  3. Step 3

    To pair: hold the case button for 2 seconds.

    Then pick your earbuds in your phone’s Bluetooth.

Steps from OnePlus user guide: Buds Pro 2, OnePlus user guide: Buds Pro 3, OnePlus user guide: Buds 3, OnePlus user guide: Buds 4, OnePlus user guide: Nord Buds 2, OnePlus user guide: Nord Buds 3 Pro, OnePlus user guide: Nord Buds 4 Pro.

Nord Buds 3r
  1. Step 1

    Take both buds out of the case.

    This case has no button.

  2. Step 2

    Touch and hold both buds at the same time.

    Hold for 15 seconds.

    You should see: You hear a sound in the buds.

  3. Step 3

    On your phone, tap Forget on the earbuds, then connect again.

Steps from OnePlus user guide: Nord Buds 3r.

Model not listed? Try the steps that work on most earbuds.

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Common questions

How do I reset OnePlus Buds or Buds Z?
Put both buds in the charging case and keep the lid open. Press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds and let go when the light flashes red. When you open the lid again the light flashes white and the buds are ready to pair.
How do I reset OnePlus Buds Pro 2, Buds 3 or Nord Buds 3 Pro?
Put both buds in the case and keep the lid open, then press and hold the button on the case for 15 seconds until the red light flashes. To pair again, hold the same button for 2 seconds. Buds Pro 3, Buds 4, Nord Buds 2 and Nord Buds 4 Pro reset the same way.
How do I reset OnePlus Buds Z2?
Put both buds in the case with the lid open, then press and hold the button on the case for 10 seconds until the light blinks red. The first OnePlus Buds Pro resets the same way.
How do I reset OnePlus Nord Buds 3r?
The Nord Buds 3r case has no button. Take both buds out, then touch and hold both of them at the same time for 15 seconds, until you hear a sound. Then pair them with your phone again.