How to Fix Unreliable Battery Level on HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i

Troubleshooting HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i Battery Readings

Checking for Firmware Updates

• 💡 Ensure your HUAWEI FreeBuds 5i are added to the HUAWEI AI Life application.
• 🎯 Navigate to your earbuds in the app and check for available software updates.
• 🚀 If an update is available, place your earbuds in the charging case, tap 'Download and install', and wait for the process to complete without using the earbuds.

Refreshing Battery Status

• 🔋 Place your earbuds in the charging case and close the lid.
• ⏳ Wait for approximately 15 seconds for the battery level of both the charging case and earbuds to update.
• ✅ Open the case and check if the battery level is now displayed correctly.

Performing a Factory Reset

• ⚠️ If previous steps do not resolve the issue, a factory reset is necessary.
• 🔌 Place your earbuds in the charging case but do not close the lid.
• ⚡ Press and hold the connection button on the right side of the case until the front LED light starts blinking red.

Reconnecting Your Earbuds

• 📲 After the factory reset, you need to reconnect your FreeBuds 5i to your device.
• ⚙️ Go to your device's Bluetooth settings and forget the FreeBuds 5i.
• 📱 For Android users, tap 'Pair new device'. For iOS, simply return to Bluetooth settings; the earbuds should appear automatically in pairing mode.
• ✨ Tap on your earbuds in the device list to reconnect.