When the AirPods Pro first launched in 2019, some have been beset with sound points like crackling or defective energetic noise canceling. A 12 months later—simply because the guarantee was about to expire—Apple introduced a free repair program for affected customers. That program was set to run out this month, but it surely now seems that Apple has prolonged it for an additional 12 months.

The change was first noticed on Reddit (through MacRumors). At the very, very backside of Apple’s page, it now says this system will cowl affected AirPods Pro for 3 years. Given that Apple specifies that the affected AirPods Pros have been manufactured earlier than October 2020, that may imply this system will now keep in impact by October 2022.

Specifically, this system covers two kinds of points. The first is any form of crackling or static noise that will increase in loud environments, with train, or throughout cellphone calls. The second is that if ANC doesn’t work as anticipated. Some examples Apple gives embrace wonky bass or a rise in ambient sounds.

If you’re listening to crackling noises, Apple first advises ensuring you have got the newest software program on the Apple units it’s linked to. It additionally suggests guaranteeing that there’s no wi-fi interference and testing if it’s presumably an app-related problem. Then if none of that works, it’s time to utilize the free restore program. You can take the affected buds to Apple (both through a help line or at an Apple Store) or any Apple Authorized Service Provider.

There are just a few different stipulations to bear in mind. For starters, your crackling buds need to be eligible for this system. That means no AirPods or AirPods Max. According to MacRumors, the AirPods Pro can even be examined to confirm they’re really affected. Ostensibly, most folk with crackling buds have already made use of the free restore. But, you probably have a pair of launch AirPods Pro with sound points, and for no matter purpose, haven’t? You get an additional 12 months to get your butt in gear.