Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and More

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new firmware update for several products, including the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro 2, the first-generation AirPods Pro, the AirPods Max, the second and third-generation AirPods, the Beats Fit Pro, and the PowerBeats Pro.

The second-generation AirPods Pro models, the PowerBeats Pro, and the Beats Fit Pro now have firmware version 6F8, up from 6F7, while the other models have firmware version 6A326, up from 6A321.

Apple does not often provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware beyond "bug fixes and other improvements," so it is unclear what's new in the update.

Apple doesn't offer instructions on how to upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are connected to an iOS device. Putting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ or Beats in the case, connecting to a power source, and then pairing the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods or Beats‌‌‌‌‌ to an iOS device or Mac should force the update.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

• Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods to your iOS device.
• Open the Settings app.
• Tap General.
• Tap About.
• Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌.
• Look at the number next to "Firmware Version."

If we learn more about what's new in the firmware release, we'll update this article.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max and More

 

[Artesia]

My airpods max's firmware is 6A325 not 6A321.

 

[Michael Scrip]

Apple doesn't offer instructions on how to upgrade AirPods software...

Apple added a Power Button to Control Center in iOS 18 to easily turn off your phone... could they also add an "Update firmware button" for AirPods? Pretty please?

🤔

 

[Artesia]

Apple added a Power Button to Control Center in iOS 18 to easily turn off your phone... could they also add a "Update firmware button" for AirPods? Pretty please?

🤔

Or release an individual app for airpods like apple watch has.

 

[Pag46]

My airpods max's firmware is 6A325 not 6A321.

Same for me, AirPod Max on 6A325.

 

[dustin.haley]

My airpods max's firmware is 6A325 not 6A321.

Yeah Max were previously on 6A325, the 2nd and 3rd Gen were on 6A321.

 

[inlvnv]

I’m confused. My Airpods Pro 2 lightening version is 7A220e and Case is 70.60.0.

 

[al256]

Truly the most secretive part of Apple is their Airpod firmware release notes.

 

[Zariche]

here we go again guys... a more satisfying snapping sound of the case after the update!!!

 

[SBlue1]

Please please please bring back ANC! Airplane cabin noise is not filtered anymore at all!

 

[fatTribble]

My AirPods Max just updated to 6A326

 

[jbachandouris]

What about the Beats Fit Pro? 6B27 now. What’s the update?

 

[zorinlynx]

I wonder if this will fix the weird issue I have occasionally where I put my airpods in after not using them for a while, and they act all weird (noise cancelling toggling on and off randomly in each ear) for about 15 seconds before finally connecting and working.

It only seems to happen when I haven't used them for a few days, and always when I desperately need to answer an important call.

 

[t0rqx]

Please please please bring back ANC! Airplane cabin noise is not filtered anymore at all!

As intended, the new Airpods Pro 3 are imminent and it needs the MH4 to filter cabin noises now as the H2 is not sufficient to do so.

 

[StuBeck]

Truly the most secretive part of Apple is their Airpod firmware release notes.

Its funny that Apple had to re-introduce an internal tool to upgrade the firmware too after they ran into issues with the OTA updates.

 

[ignatius345]

I've been checking my firmware obsessively for the past HOUR SOLID. My AirPods were working just fine this morning but I simply can't wait any longer to have THE MOST CURRENT FIRMWARE. It's ESSENTIAL that I have it IMMEDIATELY.

 

[ifxf]

I want a way to stop updates. Am happy with current version and Apple has a way of breaking functionality with their updates.

 

[jrob]

Please please please bring back ANC! Airplane cabin noise is not filtered anymore at all!

That sounds like it might be a problem with your system rather than the result of a software update (unless it's happening to other people too)? I have always had ANC on my AirPod Pros; never lost it.

 

[Gator5000e]

Truly the most secretive part of Apple is their Airpod firmware release notes.

tvOS is a very close second, then.

 

[Fuzzball84]

Does this update enable sound for AirPods Pro?

Really has been a feature on my wish list

 

[jhfenton]

I’m confused. My Airpods Pro 2 lightening version is 7A220e and Case is 70.60.0.

Mine too. That's the beta firmware that was released alongside iOS 18 and iPadOS 18

 

[podycust]

So my beats fit pro have updated to 6F8 with case version 3.8.196

 

[Haiku_Oezu]

My AirPods Max have 6A325 lol, neither 321 nor 326

 

[jmgregory1]

It’s the first time my AirPods Pro v1 updated quickly. Haven’t had a chance to listen and see whether there is any noticeable difference, or see if any settings have changed.

 

[4k78]

5E135 on my AirPods Pro 2. I must be holding updating it wrong.