Workaround: Apple Airpods Pro 3 suddenly not working with Win 11 25H2

Been using APP3 since September 2025 with no issues. About 3-4 weeks ago there were new Intel BT audio drivers released. This has created a nightmare with the APP3. I have scoured the web and have tried everything. This included removing the APP3 BT device and cleaning the registry of any of it's presence. No joy.

The purpose of this post is that I've found a workaround that, at the least, allows me to use APP3 for output. The workaround still does not resolve the microphone issue, but I can get over that for now and just use the built-in mic array in my HP Elitebook.

The workaround:

1. Find your APP3 in Device Manager under Sound, video, and game controllers.
2. Right-click it and select Uninstall device.
3. Click Uninstall to confirm.
4. Reboot.

I perform these steps each morning before beginning work and Win 11 successfully directs sound output to the APP3.

Again, still not a fix for the mic issue. I welcome any advice about that. And, yes, I've ensured that APP3 is allowed and enabled for input/recording. If there's a setting to check/change/try, then I've done it.