Is your JBL Flip 5 acting like a diva, refusing to connect to your devices?
Well, brace yourself; you’re in for a new adventure!
The JBL Flip 5 has a mind of its own. Although it has been your partner through highs and lows, keeping you entertained with music, its recent rebellious behavior is a bit worrisome.
But wait, why has your JBL Flip 5 gone haywire, and how can you fix it?
If these questions are troubling you, take a moment to sit down. Leave your JBL Flip 5 aside and continue reading to learn how to diagnose and resolve its issues.
When Do You Need to Factory Reset JBL Flip 5?
Resetting is not a solution to every problem, but it’s a solution to many problems related to your JBL Flip 5 speaker. So, let’s find out when you can use this go-to solution for efficiently fixing the problem.
- Connectivity Issue: Don’t expect angels to descend from the sky to alert you when your JBL Flip 5 isn’t working properly. No, they won’t come down; they have better things to do. You’ll have to diagnose the problem with your JBL Flip 5 speaker, just like you do for your pets.
Now, one of the signs that your JBL Flip 5 needs resetting is when it refuses to connect with any audio source or device. So, if your JBL Flip 5 is not connecting with any device via Bluetooth, it’s time to hop into the resetting process. - Software bug: Sometimes, the odd behavior of your JBL Flip 5 may be due to a software bug or a pending update. In this case, resetting the Flip 5 speaker would resolve the issue in the software, bringing it back to default settings.
- Not Charging: Imagine listening to your favorite song when a low battery alert interrupts. You plug in the charger, only to find that your JBL Flip 5 isn’t charging. In this case, you need to bring out the big guns and use your go-to problem-solving tool, i.e., resetting the JBL Flip 5.
- Bad Audio: If you notice the sound lagging or cracking while enjoying music on your JBL Flip 5, a reset may help. In this case, resetting can solve the bad audio problem.
- Not Turning On/Off: It’s one of the worst-case scenarios that your JBL Flip 5 would refuse to turn on or off, and if you’re facing this issue, the first thing to do is reset the device. Resetting the JBL Flip 5 would most likely solve the underlying problem of this behavior.
How to Hard Reset JBL Flip 5?
Now that you know the circumstances under which you need to reset your JBL Flip 5 speakers, you might wonder how to do it.
Trust me, staring at it won’t help! And if you’re waiting for a genie from a magic lamp, the odds are slim.
So, brace yourself; you’ll have to do this manually without expert help. Resetting the JBL Flip 5 is so easy that even your grandma can do it with the right instructions.
Let’s see how you can reset your JBL Flip 5 speaker!
- Turn on the JBL Flip 5 speaker if it’s not switched on already.
- Locate and hold the Play and Volume Up+ buttons simultaneously for five seconds.
- Wait for the device to turn off automatically as it restores to the default factory settings.
- Now, wait for the JBL Flip 5 to turn on automatically, as it would have restored to default factory settings.
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Get your JBL Flip 5 to work!
If you have reached so far, you must be able to tell why your JBL Flip 5 was acting up and how you can solve the issue using the simplest resetting method. Note that resetting the JBL Flip 5 is a good option for fixing the underlying problem; however, it might not be enough in some cases, for which you’ll need to explore the other options too.
Nonetheless, resetting the JBL Flip 5 will always be a go-to option for quickly resolving minor bugs and issues. So, follow the steps and get your JBL Flip 5 back to work!
I’m Shaun Conroy, an audiophile & founder of HiFi Audios. Holding a Bachelor’s in Sound Engineering, I bring deep expertise in audio devices and offer insights & recommendations to fellow enthusiasts.
