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

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced new 5B59 firmware for the AirPods 2, the AirPods 3, the original AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max, up from the 5B58 firmware that was released in November.

Apple does not offer immediately available release notes on what's included in refreshed firmware updates for the AirPods‌, but the company does maintain a support document with release information.

There is no standard way to upgrade the ‌AirPods‌‌ software, but firmware is installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are connected to an iOS device. Putting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ in the case, connecting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to a power source, and then pairing the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to an iPhone or an iPad should force the update after a short period of time.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ or ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods Pro‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

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

If we find notable changes after the firmware updates are installed, we'll update this article, but the software likely includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

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

 

[Justin Cymbal]

Awesome

I’m glad that Apple now publishes a support document for what is included in each of the firmware updates

 

[AppleUser2]

Here we go. Has it improved ANC or made it worse? Let’s see.

 

[metalsiren]

I still cant believe you cant manually hit a button to say update... LOL come on Apple this is stupid by now.

 

[carrrrrlos]

Wow, will FindMy actually finally find my AirPod Pros in the case that are right next to me?

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Nice, I love my APP2!

 

[GfPQqmcRKUvP]

Will this firmware actually cause my APP to charge while in the case?

 

[t0rqx]

Here we go. Has it improved ANC or made it worse? Let’s see.

Worsen all so it is on par with the latest Airpods Max nerf. No worries, buy the next generation and you get the same ANC level you used to have, but marketed as %%% better than the “current gen”.

 

[Prof.]

Let’s hope this fixes the insane battery drain. I’ll fully charge my AirPods Pro 2 and with light usage the case will be down to 30-50% in 24 hours.

EDIT: either I read the article wrong or they edited the OP, but the APP2 will not receive this firmware update. Here's hoping a later update fixes the excessive battery drain.

 

[supergt]

Version 5B58 release notes​

• Bug fixes and other improvements

From Apple. This continues being vague and unsatisfactory.

Edit: this is the previous firmware but I expect no different for the new one.

 

[petitpiton]

So the support document hasn't been updated for 5B59 yet...

 

[mdatwood]

Will this firmware actually cause my APP to charge while in the case?

Make sure when you drop each one in the case, the indicator light flashes. If it doesn't flash, pull the one out and do it again. The flash shows a connection has been made and charging is starting.

 

[GMShadow]

I like how I can update the firmware on the Magsafe Battery Pack by plugging it into a Mac or iPad, but we still can't do this with AirPods.

 

[anshuvorty]

Here we go again! Loss of ANC is to be expected. Get ready folks, Apple preparing folks for the APP 3, and the APM 2.

 

[temende]

I hope this fixes some issues with battery drain on AirPods Pro 2.

 

[JM]

Let’s hope this fixes the insane battery drain. I’ll fully charge my AirPods Pro 2 and with light usage the case will be down to 30-50% in 24 hours.

Okay then I’m not just really unobservant! The pro2 case does seem to go to 50% way faster than my gen 2 AirPods did

 

[whsbuss]

Updated here. So far nothing different on my APP. ANC “seems” a bit better.

 

[johnmarki]

This update fixed my Airpods 3! I was literally minutes away from scheduling a genius visit. I had extremely low volume in my left earpiece no matter if spatial audio was on or off. It also seems to fix my syncing issue I was having between MBP / iMac Pro / iPad Pro / iPhone PM where it would sync to ALL of the devices and would send a jumble of audio from all of the devices. Honestly, it was kind of neat to hear certain sounds from other devices for about 20 minutes, but it was highly confusing and became an issue when actually trying to focus on one device. I hope this can solve some other bugs that some of you have been mentioning. Still a joke that we cant manually update these simply.

 

[Octavius8]

If it works…. Make the ANC slightly worse over a 2 years period to sell the same earphones with a different name later. How can I NOT “update”?. It should be MY right to decide if I don’t want to “update”.

 

[JGIGS]

Anyone else find it odd that headphone products need so many firmware updates? I know there is some software integration with them but doesn't seem like they'd be that complex to need so many updates?

 

[Morgenland]

Worsen all so it is on par with the latest Airpods Max nerf. No worries, buy the next generation and you get the same ANC level you used to have, but marketed as %%% better than the “current gen”.

?

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

If it works…. Make the ANC slightly worse over a 2 years period to sell the same earphones with a different name later. How can I NOT “update”?. It should be MY right to decide if I don’t want to “update”.

I have a sense that this AirPods firmware upgrade thingy has the iPad weather app curse. A toggle for auto update will come, but it will take another 15 years to arrive. So until that time.. hang in there, buddy.

 

[lindijones]

The support page says still 5B58 for the new AirPods Pro 2.
Is that correct or a typo?

 

[totom_]

Let’s hope this fixes the insane battery drain. I’ll fully charge my AirPods Pro 2 and with light usage the case will be down to 30-50% in 24 hours.

Unlikely as the update is not for the APP2. However, I have the same issue.

 

[acblue94]

Apple today introduced new 5B59 firmware for the AirPods 2, the AirPods 3, the original AirPods Pro, and the AirPods Max, up from the 5B58 firmware that was released in November.

Apple does not offer immediately available release notes on what's included in refreshed firmware updates for the AirPods‌, but the company does maintain a support document with release information.

There is no standard way to upgrade the ‌AirPods‌‌ software, but firmware is installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are connected to an iOS device. Putting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ in the case, connecting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to a power source, and then pairing the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to an iPhone or an iPad should force the update after a short period of time.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ or ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods Pro‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

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

If we find notable changes after the firmware updates are installed, we'll update this article, but the software likely includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

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

My AirPods Pro hasn’t updated firmware in years. No way to force it?