Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a firmware update for the AirPods Pro 3. The latest firmware has a version number of 8B34, up from the previous version 8B30.

Apple has a support document for AirPods firmware updates, and it indicates that the 8B34 update contains unspecified "bug fixes and other improvements."

No other AirPods models received firmware updates today.

How to install AirPods Pro firmware updates, according to Apple:

• Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
• Make sure that your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Wi-Fi.
• Connect your charging case to power.
• Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
• Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
• Check the firmware version again.

AirPods Pro 3 were released in September, with key features versus the previous generation including increased active noise cancellation, improved sound quality, longer battery life per charge, heart rate monitoring during workouts, and more.

Article Link: Apple Releases New AirPods Pro 3 Firmware Update

 

[lazyjj1]

Anyone confirm if this fixed the screeching ANC noise???

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

I didn’t have that so sorry, but I might with the new update, is it a feature? 😂😂🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

 

[AAPLbuyback]

Here’s an update, but we can’t exactly tell you how to get it.

 

[Stevez67]

I didn’t have that so sorry, but I might with the new update, is it a feature? 😂😂🤌🏻🤌🏻🤌🏻

Yes, it's a feature with a subscription 😎

 

[ifxf]

So if you don’t plan on upgrading to 26, you will not get your airpod firmware updates?

 

[awshucks]

These things need an update to make them more comfortable in my ears

 

[t0rqx]

Anyone confirm if this fixed the screeching ANC noise???

Likely made them worse cause the Airpods Pro 4 are around the corner.

 

[Camel993]

All the same now.

My case version is still 8B30, but the buds are 8B34.

 

[JaydenA]

AirPain Pro

The high pitched noise these things give off was a disspointment.

 

[jamieg]

Any way to update whilst still running iOS 18?

 

[Peter Alexander]

easier way for me is to plug it in through my iMac or for this version I plugged it in my MacBook Pro and literally maybe half a minute I saw the indicator light flash and it was updated

 

[gluckett]

easier way for me is to plug it in through my iMac or for this version I plugged it in my MacBook Pro and literally maybe half a minute I saw the indicator light flash and it was updated

That usually works better for me as well.

 

[JoeSilver]

So if you don’t plan on upgrading to 26, you will not get your airpod firmware updates?

It seems that the old icons' look is more important than anything else for those who don't upgrade, so I don't see the problem.

 

[tonywalker23]

maybe I dreamed it, but whenever I see firmware posts I thought maybe last summer or fall that there was a story saying that the next iOS (meaning 26) would have a new button in settings to update firmware just like any other software update. Did I dream that or does anyone else recall?

 

[cjboffoli97]

I'd love if this firmware update would resolve the issue with the ANC on AirPods Pro 3 (while wearing without any audio source) degrading over time. When I put them in my ears at first, the ANC is great. Then about 10 minutes later I start to notice ambient noise creeping in. When I toggle back to transparency and then to noise cancelling again, the ANC resumes working and everything is quiet again. Rinse and repeat. When these things work the ANC is great. I just hate that the ANC keeps degrading.

UPDATE: They fixed it!!!!!!! Months after buying two sets of AirPods Pro 3 the ANC is finally working consistently. Yay!

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

Why does Apple never want their customers to know what their updates fix? It always seems so mysterious as if Apple listed a fix, they would be confirming there was a bug in the first place. It's more than frustrating when they won't detail WHY they're releasing an update.

 

[Henrikr]

This product has gone downhill fast. I’ve used AirPods since day one, but the AirPods Pro 3 were a shock—I honestly thought they were fake. The “Made in Vietnam” box, cheap-feeling case lid, and weird noises when putting them back in the case don’t help. Call quality is awful—people constantly can’t hear me, so I end up using my phone. Battery life is also worse despite Apple’s claims; both the buds and case are always dying. ANC is unusable on planes because it actually amplifies engine noise. I never had any of these issues with the AirPods Pro 2. Completely unacceptable. The frequent firmware updates is a sign of a desperate company shipping an unfinished product! This would never have happened on Steve Jobs supervision!

 

[FoxyKaye]

The high pitched noise these things give off was a disappointment.

If it's there in mine, I can't honestly tell the difference from my lifelong tinnitus.

 

[whsbuss]

This product has gone downhill fast. I’ve used AirPods since day one, but the AirPods Pro 3 were a shock—I honestly thought they were fake. The “Made in Vietnam” box, cheap-feeling case lid, and weird noises when putting them back in the case don’t help. Call quality is awful—people constantly can’t hear me, so I end up using my phone. Battery life is also worse despite Apple’s claims; both the buds and case are always dying. ANC is unusable on planes because it actually amplifies engine noise. I never had any of these issues with the AirPods Pro 2. Completely unacceptable. The frequent firmware updates is a sign of a desperate company shipping an unfinished product! This would never have happened on Steve Jobs supervision!

Well to each his/her own. I’ve had nothing but good results with the 3’s. And I did own gen 1 and 2.

 

[Shanesan]

Bought the Pro 3's recently from the original Pros, did the hearing test, passed with flying colors (they say the best score really) and don't hear any high pitched scream.

This product has gone downhill fast. [...] The “Made in Vietnam” box, cheap-feeling case lid, and weird noises when putting them back in the case don’t help.

As far as the "Made in Vietnam" box, did you prefer the Made in China box that much more?

I think ya'll might mistake a bad product for a defective product and maybe you should go get some warranty support.

 

[OmegaWave]

All the same now.

My case version is still 8B30, but the buds are 8B34.

Mine are still mismatched. did you do anything like forgetting and re-pairing to fix it , or did you just give it more time?

 

[grammatica]

I hope this fixed Adaptive Audio because it sucks now. Transparency and Adaptive Audio let the same amount of noise in.

 

[9Jooey]

I hope this fixed Adaptive Audio because it sucks now. Transparency and Adaptive Audio let the same amount of noise in.

The first version of Adaptive Audio was basically as strong as ANC, but with every update, it just lets more and more noise in. Same thing is happening with the ANC too.

 

[pdaholic]

If it's there in mine, I can't honestly tell the difference from my lifelong tinnitus.

Thank you for posting this!

I was wondering if this high-pitched noise was only audible to people with young ears and dogs…