Apple sometimes automatically updates the firmware on the AirPods (Gen 1, 2, and 3) and AirPods Pro to make them work better and give users a better experience. Even though the process is automatic, this upgrade might not work or install right every time. What a pain! You might miss out on new features or have to deal with old bugs and glitches. In this article we will show you How to Update your AirPods or AirPods Pro Firmware. Even worse, the online user guide for the AirPods doesn’t say much about how this updating process works. Don’t worry if you’re having these problems right now. The process of upgrading works like this, and we’ll show you how to do it in this guide.
Why Should You Update Your AirPods Firmware?
- Performance and stability have been improved. Most firmware updates include improvements to performance and stability, which can make your AirPods work better and more reliably.
- There are new features and functions. Firmware updates can also give your AirPods new features and ways to use them. For example, the most recent firmware update for AirPods Pro adds Adaptive EQ, which adjusts the sound to fit and seal the ear tips perfectly.
- Fixed bugs. Bugs that are making your AirPods not work right can also be fixed by updating the firmware. For instance, a previous firmware update for the AirPods Pro fixed a bug that was making the battery drain too quickly.
How to Update your AirPods or AirPods Pro Firmware
- On your iPhone or iPad, open the Settings app.
- To get to Bluetooth, click on it.
- The paired AirPods will appear. Tap the “i” button next to their name.
- At the end of the list is the firmware build number that they are using. Check the Apple official website linked above to see if it’s the newest one. If it isn’t, plug in your AirPods to a charger, turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone, and keep the two items close to each other.
How to Update your AirPods Max Firmware
- Make sure that your AirPods Max are connected to your iPhone or iPad.
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on About.
- Tap on AirPods Max.
- Tap on Firmware Version.
- If a firmware update is available, you will see a notification. Tap on Download and Install.
Benefits of Keeping AirPods Pro Firmware Up-to-Date
- Longer battery life: You can also make the battery life of your AirPods Pro longer by updating the firmware. For instance, a previous update to the firmware made the battery last up to 20% longer. This means you won’t have to worry about your AirPods Pro running out of power for as long.
- It’s possible to update the firmware on your AirPods Pro to make them connect better. For instance, the most recent firmware update makes Bluetooth dropouts less likely. This means that the connection between your AirPods Pro and your iPhone or iPad will be more stable and reliable.
- New features and functions: You can also get new features and functions for your AirPods Pro by updating the firmware. For instance, the most recent firmware update adds support for spatial audio, which makes the experience more immersive and like being in a surround sound room. You can now use “Hey Siri” with your AirPods Pro to call Siri without using your hands.
- Bug fixes: If your AirPods Pro are giving you trouble, firmware updates can also fix bugs. For instance, a previous firmware update fixed a bug that was making the battery drain too quickly.
FAQs
Connect the AirPods to your phone and make sure your phone can connect to the internet. Take the AirPods out of their case and put them back in the charging case. To charge, plug the charging case into a wall outlet. The version of the AirPods will be automatically updated in 30 to 60 minutes.
You can write the serial number on the bottom of the case lid or see it in your Bluetooth settings (press the “Info” button next to your AirPods Pro). To make sure, go to Apple’s Check Coverage website, type in the number, and then click “Submit.”
If you connect your untrusted AirPods, they might not work the way you want them to. Get in touch with the place where you bought it for more information. Find out what your AirPods are to help make sure they are real. In the event that they are not real AirPods, they might not be able to be updated to the most recent AirPods firmware.
