How to fix charging and blinking light issues on Galaxy Buds 3 and 3 Pro

Many Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 series users are facing charging and red light blinking issues with their Galaxy Buds. Users of the Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro have reported seeing an “Earbud charging stopped” message on their phones and noticing that the LED on their charging case is blinking red.

Samsung has acknowledged the charging issue of the Galaxy Buds 3 series and is working on the solution. In addition, the community moderator has shared reasons for the appearance of these issues on Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 along with useful precautions.

For “Earbuds Charging Stopped’ pop-up

Firstly, you need to check the charging status of your earbuds with the Galaxy Buds 3 Manager app running version 6.1.24100151 or later. Users might see the pop-up for some reasons, check them below:

Low Battery in the Case

• Make sure your charging case has enough battery.

Moisture or Dirt

• Look for sweat, moisture, or dirt in the earbud charging area or inside the case. If you clean these areas, charging should resume, and the pop-up will disappear when you open the case lid.

If the message keeps appearing, there might be a more serious issue with the charging parts, or the charging case is damaged.

Blinking red LED of Galaxy Buds 3 Case

A blinking red LED on the charging case usually signals moisture or dirt on the charging points. To solve this, a user should wipe the charging terminals with a soft, lint-free, or dry cloth. Make sure everything is dry before trying to charge again as moisture can cause damage.

Charging Tips 

Check some tips that will surely help you in charging your Earbuds betterly.

• Charging the earbuds via a USB connection to a computer might take longer due to lower power.
• It’s normal for the earbuds and charger to feel hot while charging. If they get too hot, charging will stop for safety. They should be allowed to cool down before charging again.
• It’s important not to charge with wet cables and to avoid bending the charging cable to prevent damage.

If problems persist after trying these steps, contacting customer service for assistance is recommended.