I think it would be a bit chaotic for their support people to troubleshoot devices that may or may not have whatever random version of firmware. If they all are kept current, that's a variable you can rule out if something goes awry.
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Apple Releases New 4E71 Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Max and AirPods Pro
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Boy that’s a big ego you have.
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Does it update from a Mac or does it have to be an iOS device?
I tried connecting my AirPods 2 to a Mac mini and leaving it for 45 minutes or something and it didn't update. So I've switched it to an iPhone and left it for 45 minutes, and it still didn't update. Still at 4C165. Case plugged into power, and everything at 100%.
BTW, I also have AirPods 1 with firmware 6.8.8, but I'm assuming that's the latest.
I tried connecting my AirPods 2 to a Mac mini and leaving it for 45 minutes or something and it didn't update. So I've switched it to an iPhone and left it for 45 minutes, and it still didn't update. Still at 4C165. Case plugged into power, and everything at 100%.
BTW, I also have AirPods 1 with firmware 6.8.8, but I'm assuming that's the latest.
Isn't 4E71 the NOP of 68000 assembly language? If that's deliberate, it's very funny.
I had been trying to update with my AirPods Pro case (with AirPods inside) charging atop my MagSafe Battery Pack after using the ‘Pods to listen to an album—lid open, closed, everything…no dice. Then following what @gwhizkids mentioned working for him I took the case off the charger, with lid open, and placed next to my iPhone for a few seconds, closed the case, waited a moment, and then opened and checked on my phone: the firmware had finally updated.
Ummmmm.... "Apple has also released new 4E71 firmware for the AirPods 3, up from the 4C170 firmware that was released in January." It's really not that much of a burden to actually read the article.
Hopefully the Max now works with ATV without stuttering and crackling every few minutes. And when I tell Siri to start an outdoor run with my airpods pro on, will it launch the workout on my apple watch like it used to? Or try to get me to subscribe to fitness+? This is a new low for Apple, btw.
And option to back out to previous versions.
What is even with that mentality? Which Apple exec decided that they would add this level of control freakery, especially whilst giving zero f*cks about software quality control?
Sir, I do love your signature! Now all I have to do is train myself to live by it 100%
If you have had the problem since the day you bought them, why didn't you exchange them right away?
My case is 1.0.8 how comes, my AirPods Pro are now on the latest firmware but the case isn't on 1.3.8 its on 1.0.8 how do I update the case
Does anyone have any improvements or any new items with their listening experience? I am thinking since all of the hardware versions received an update, it would be more security related.
Edit: The most I could gather is maybe better Bluetooth connectivity, which I would welcome.
Edit: The most I could gather is maybe better Bluetooth connectivity, which I would welcome.
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Go to Bluetooth settings and click the setting and go to the firmware and click it and it changes to case firmware
Ahh - That did it. I'm at 1.3.8. Thanks!
Just got off call with Apple Support. There's a known issue that their engineers are working on since yesterday (Australia time) where AirPods (multiple products) are being automatically removed from their linked AppleID. Been having an issue with this happening every 5 minutes or so all morning. Not sure if the issues is caused by the new firmware or it was supposed to fix the issue, but it certainly hasn't as my AirPods Pro are on 4E71 now.
Well, I'm hoping to fix the stupid Bluetooth issue by switching between my MacBooks and iPhone. It was annoying that Zoom calls end up disconnected randomly.
I almost want to trash it during the Zoom meetings... and looking to get the Sony XM5.
Also, the mic sucks on AirPod Pro.
I almost want to trash it during the Zoom meetings... and looking to get the Sony XM5.
Also, the mic sucks on AirPod Pro.
AirPod Pro
Linked to 13 ProMax, iPad Pro 11, MBP
Updated pretty quickly by …. Chuckle
Immediate noticeable changes for me - Used Purple Hat, My Universe, and a mix of others.
1. Went from Spatial Fixed to Spatial Head Tracked on update
2. Bass is noticeably heavier
3. The highs, especially voice and string sounds muffled, or more muffled.
4. They connect quicker
5. I’ll see how they do tomorrow when using for calls (Cell vs Teams Calls)
One possible bug.
When I open the case to connect to my any of my devices, my wife’s Mini 6 gets the “Not your …” AirPods Pro on her device. These have only been linked to mine. Happens pretty much any time I open the case to connect. Yep, she’s annoyed
I’m on 15.5 b4 and she’s on 15.4.1. Might have something to do with the quicker connect? I’m guessing.
Linked to 13 ProMax, iPad Pro 11, MBP
Updated pretty quickly by …. Chuckle
Immediate noticeable changes for me - Used Purple Hat, My Universe, and a mix of others.
1. Went from Spatial Fixed to Spatial Head Tracked on update
2. Bass is noticeably heavier
3. The highs, especially voice and string sounds muffled, or more muffled.
4. They connect quicker
5. I’ll see how they do tomorrow when using for calls (Cell vs Teams Calls)
One possible bug.
When I open the case to connect to my any of my devices, my wife’s Mini 6 gets the “Not your …” AirPods Pro on her device. These have only been linked to mine. Happens pretty much any time I open the case to connect. Yep, she’s annoyed
I’m on 15.5 b4 and she’s on 15.4.1. Might have something to do with the quicker connect? I’m guessing.
I don’t have a Mac and my Pros’ changing case is somehow at 1.3.8.
I didn't hook my Pro's up to my Mac either and my case updated to 1.3.8
