Apple Releases AirTags Firmware Update

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a new firmware update designed for its AirTag item trackers, with the firmware featuring an updated build number of 2A36, up from the 2A24e firmware that Apple started releasing in November. Note that when you install the update, you will see a 2.0.36 version number.

There is no word yet on what's included in the update, but Apple may provide a support document with details.

It is not possible to force an AirTag update, as it's something that's done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To make sure the update happens, you can put your AirTag in range of your ‌iPhone‌, but you have to wait for the firmware to roll out to your device. You can check your current AirTag firmware version through the Find My app, with instructions available in our how to.

Curiously, Apple started providing the prior 2A24e AirTags firmware on a rolling basis in November, but ultimately pulled the update before it saw a full launch. The new firmware released today replaces that version.

Article Link: Apple Releases AirTags Firmware Update

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

All my tags are showing 1.0.301

 

[california_kid]

My Air Tags can't seem to find this new firmware. Maybe the firmware needs a tracking device too?

 

[siddavis]

Family share?
Until then, no deal!

 

[ralph_sws]

I'm so excited 😂

 

[Yptcn]

All my tags are showing 1.0.301

So do mine

 

[Red Oak]

I thought all AirTag firmware were in the format 1.0.XYZ

 

[jrob]

I thought all AirTag firmware were in the format 1.0.XYZ

Yeah, they are. This article would be more helpful if it mentioned the 1.0.XYZ format instead of the build number, which... I have no idea how to find that!

 

[Andronicus]

Anyone have an issue where you bought an AirTag and then later after replacing the battery you get a notification on your phone “the owner of this AirTag can see it’s location.”? I’m the owner of this AirTag! I wonder if this update will fix it.

 

[BootsWalking]

"There is no word yet on what's included in the update"

I'm guessing it's more a question of what's been removed, ie functionality that makes it less useful to use for anti-theft, as part of the ongoing complaints of these being used to spy on ex partners.

 

[BillyBurke]

One of mine shows 2.0.24

 

[cinkibolek]

I have 2.0.36 and 2.0.24. How this relates to the "2A36", I have no idea.

 

[alexandr]

"There is no word yet on what's included in the update"

I'm guessing it's more a question of what's been removed, ie functionality that makes it less useful to use for anti-theft, as part of the ongoing complaints of these being used to spy on ex partners.

It's so annoying..

 

[t0rqx]

Either removed features or increased power consumption for higher turnover rate.

 

[srknpower]

The new 2.0.36 was released instead of the pulled 2.0.24 firmware. On 16.12.2022 all the AirTags will be updated to 2.0.36. Now it is available to quarter of the AirTags.

 

[Reason077]

All my tags are showing 1.0.301

Mine (only have one) is showing Firmware 2.0.24.

 

[Reason077]

I have 2.0.36 and 2.0.24. How this relates to the "2A36", I have no idea.

Presumably 2A36 = 2.0.36, and 2A24e = 2.0.24?

 

[sos47]

Mine (only have one) is showing Firmware 2.0.24

2.0.24 #metoo

 

[MrGimper]

Yay, another software update my 4 airtags will never receive.

 

[Lucas Curious]

how do you see which version u have? mine doesnt display this

 

[jjm3]

I just got 2.0.24 rolled out to mine last week.

 

[jjm3]

how do you see which version u have? mine doesnt display this

In the Find My app's Items pane, tap one of your AirTags, and then on the individual AirTag's screen, tap underneath the name (where it says "With You / Now") and it'll toggle back and forth from serial number and firmware version back to location.

 

[Kar98]

Either removed features or increased power consumption for higher turnover rate.

I work in IT and got a whole drawer full of CR2032 batteries for replacing the CMOS batteries on PC motherboards. Even if they lasted only a month, it wouldn't bother me. Plenty more where those came from. They work in my car keys, too.

 

[mitty]

I wonder if the Airtags only receive the updates when i range of your own devices, or if they get the updates when out and about in the world? Potentially some pour schmo working in baggage handling would use gigabytes of data updating airtag firmwares (and probably flatten their battery at the same time...)

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

I wonder if the Airtags only receive the updates when i range of your own devices, or if they get the updates when out and about in the world? Potentially some pour schmo working in baggage handling would use gigabytes of data updating airtag firmwares (and probably flatten their battery at the same time...)

Doesn’t your idevice need to be on charge as well