Mine are in 5B58, incredibly that we still cannot force them to update like we can on pretty much every other device.....even my XM5's can be easily updated.
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Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
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Ok.. it isn't just me. I just got these and got the low battery message on my phone. It was a WTH moment.
Same here. Time to make a sacrifice and do a rain dance, I guess
I found that the fastest and most reliable way to update the firmware on my AirPods 2 is to plug them into my M1 Macbook Air with the USB-C to Lightning cable.
They update instantly!
This is much better than the other method of "just wait and it should force the update after a short period of time."
They update instantly!
This is much better than the other method of "just wait and it should force the update after a short period of time."
Hopefully it fixes the AirPods Pro not showing battery level for the case. It just always reads as empty.
If every entry in your release notes is just “Big fixes and other improvements” it’s a reasonable guess that the only reason that page exists is to troll people who kept asking for it.
Also, I can't be more grateful on how easy the update process is . . .
Guess i'll try all the tricks again to force this update. My AirPod Pros are a couple firmware updates behind. I use them every day yet they refuse to update.
Just had the two ear buds replaced today under the sound issue warranty so maybe these two will actually trigger the darn thing.
edit: New ear buds must've done the trick. Firmware updated to 5B59 from 4C165 (Dec 2021).
Just had the two ear buds replaced today under the sound issue warranty so maybe these two will actually trigger the darn thing.
edit: New ear buds must've done the trick. Firmware updated to 5B59 from 4C165 (Dec 2021).
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On the AirPods Max: I compared before and after and I have to say that it may have gotten a little worse.
When nothing plays and ANC is active, I can hear a little more noise than before. Once music starts playing the surrounding sounds are almost unnoticeable.
Maybe since it is not for APP2, that it is a fix for the audio being unbalanced after pausing on older devices. Ever since 5B58 my original APP have had this issue. I have found when this occurs, I can change the output to iPhone and then back to AirPods and it is back to normal.
Bought APP2 yesterday. I'm impressed with sound quality. Transparent mode is really good. Better sound experience than APP1 while watching movies. Hope that this update wouldn't destroy the whole.
Yeah mine too. I have 2 pairs and one is charging so I don’t think this firmware update is for the APP2. I hope they’ll update them too. The case battery drainage could use some serious tweaking imo.
True... I missed that.
Latest firmware versions
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 5B58
- AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5B59
- AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation): 5B59
- AirPods Max: 5B59
- AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8
Version 5B59 release notes
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5B58 release notes
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Just like over 90% of appTrue... I missed that.
Latest firmware versions
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 5B58
- AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5B59
- AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation): 5B59
- AirPods Max: 5B59
- AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8
Version 5B59 release notes
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Version 5B58 release notes
- Bug fixes and other improvements
Do you have battery drainage issues with both your APP2? How much they drain overnight? I bought a pair yesterday, must check the battery level tomorrow morning.