i contacted Nothing support via the app , to raise a ticket. I pointed out specifically this is a firmware issue, so offering an RMA replacement isn’t likely going to solve the underlying issue. Maybe if more users do the same, this can be prioritized by the firmware team.
Ear (a) - battery discussion
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Created an account just to post here too:
same issue with my ear a. since i bought from aliexpress as nothing dont ship to my country i know i won’t be able to RMA nor get a refund. bought this in June 2024.
aliexpress seller is playing dumb and nothing says to contact reseller.
only a firmware update can save this but i guess nothing doesnt (Mod Edit) *care* anymore or the latest firmware update caused irreversible damage to the buds already….
this is my first and last nothing product. won’t be touching this brand with a mile long stick.
Just replaced my buds for the same issue, i aint updating to the latest firmware
4 days later
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Bought in June 2024 my ear (a) it was happiness! But in January I I thought I had a problem with accumulators, the right earphone was emptied in two hours, I see that I am not the only one! Indeed I had an update of the firmware in January, start of trouble. This version 1.0.1.46 is perhaps a problem, as we cannot reinstall the old firmware, we have to wait for the goodwill of Nothing which since January remains silent on the subject. I do not see any other solution than to wait, Nothing is falling in my esteem….
The story continues
I contacted Nothing describing my problem and in response was asked to check:
The application and firmware update
Reset the case
Provide the serial number and invoice of these headphones
In response, I was asked to contact the shop that sold me these earphones, stating that this seller was not part of the official sellers of the brand.
This is a well-known network of shops with 17 stores in France….
So I contacted my seller, he would agree to make the warranty work but before, would like to contact Nothing to know more.
For my part, I had activated the noise reducer (ANC) upon receipt of my headphones in July and the autonomy was about 4h. From January my autonomy has gone to 2 hours. So I had the idea to deactivate this reducer and do an autonomy test and surprise my autonomy has gone to 6 hours ….
January is the implementation of the new firmware version 1.0.1.46. It is possible that the noise reducer has been improved in this new version at the expense of autonomy.
Personally, I now disable this noise reducer and use it only when noisy environments, train, car and urban.
End of story.
5 days later
And here I am back! And my earphones too…
Sent back to the repair center 2 weeks ago, they are back and functional (for the moment). The repair order states a replacement of the defective earphone (in this case the left one) and, indeed, the one comes back to me with a tip of a different size (so don’t send your tips).
The software version is still v1.0.1.46, so no firmware downgrade.
And I’ll finish by specifying that I didn’t pay anything 
5 days later
i am having the same issue
i purchased it 6-9 months ago and now my right ear bud charging is completing in less then 30 mins and my left ear bud works perfectly fine what should i do now?
So this problem is still there?
Wanted to buy ear (a) with the phone.
maby have to wait use pods a lot at work
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For this battery issue, there’s no need to contact Nothing’s support through the app; their responses are generated by Artificial Intelligence. The only solution is to contact the seller from whom you purchased it, explaining the problem to them precisely.
In the meantime, do a battery life test with a full charge and by disabling noise control on the app. By doing so, I get a battery life of 6 hours, but the sound quality is worse. It is curious that noise control affects sound quality.
It would be interesting to know the result of your test in response on this forum.
I’ve been thoroughly enjoying my Nothing Ear (a) – the sound quality is absolutely top-notch! The clarity, bass, and overall experience have been fantastic. However, I’ve noticed that during continuous calls (around 1.5 to 2 hours), the battery drains quite fast.
I believe some software optimisation could enhance battery stability, ensuring a more balanced performance. Hoping for a future update to address this!
Is anyone else experiencing a similar issue? Would love to hear your thoughts!
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