Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Ahead of Launch

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new firmware designed for the second-generation AirPods Pro, which means the new AirPods will have a day one firmware update available at launch. The 5A377 firmware is now available for new AirPods Pro owners, up from the 5A374 firmware they ship with.

Apple has not provided information on what's included in refreshed firmware updates for the AirPods‌, so we don't know what improvements or bug fixes the new firmware brings.

There is no standard way to upgrade the ‌AirPods‌‌ software, but firmware is generally 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 learn about any notable changes in the firmware update, we'll share details, but the software likely offers performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Ahead of Launch

 

[I7guy]

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If we learn about any notable changes in the firmware update, we'll share details, but the software likely offers performance improvements and minor bug fixes.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Ahead of Launch

Apple being proactive and staying ahead of the curve here?

 

[Joseph C]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

 

[DeftwillP]

They're pro-actively weakening the NC for airpod pro 3 sales. Very Tim Apple. "We think you're gonna love it."

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

Apple being proactive and staying ahead of the curve here?

Possibly. They can’t afford another product launch with multiple software glitches.

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

I am sure I read on Mac Rumours future AirPods firmware would have released notes stating what’s new

 

[supergt]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

This is exactly right. The ANC on the 84 firmware was amazing and significantly degraded ever since.

 

[DaPizzaMan]

I am sure I read on Mac Rumours future AirPods firmware would have released notes stating what’s new

Just came here to say this.

And here is the article:

https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/apple-to-start-sharing-whats-new-in-airpods-firmware-updates-via-ios-16.2354165/

 

[GMShadow]

There is no standard way to upgrade the ‌AirPods‌‌ software, but firmware is generally 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.

I don't get why they continue to do this when I can connect the MagSafe Battery Pack to an iPad or Mac for five minutes and it'll force the update.

 

[Seanm87]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

What is this conspiracy theory nonsense?

 

[Unregistered 4U]

Apple being proactive and staying ahead of the curve here?

Well, if I’ve learned anything from visiting MacRumors…
“It’s a Money Grab”
or
“They’re forcing you to upgrade”
or
“They’re destroying the environment”
or
“It’s time for Timmy to go”

 

[Joseph C]

What is this conspiracy theory nonsense?

SuCh a CoNSpIRaCy tHeORy 🙄

 

[HobeSoundDarryl]

Possibly. They can’t afford another product launch with multiple software glitches.

Pretty sure they can afford it.

 

[gknewell]

How dare they fix things proactively! I’m so mad.

 

[Joseph C]

How dare they fix things proactively! I’m so mad.

With mandatory firmware updates that have incidentally been known to worsen the sound stage or noise cancellation in the past...?

AirPods firmware updates should be opt-in like updates to all other Apple products – and the release notes need to explicitly state what is new. Not a generic "bug fixes and improvements".

And it is not unreasonable to want this.

 

[tgwaste]

Possibly. They can’t afford another product launch with multiple software glitches.

They can afford software glitches for the next 100 products and not even make a dent in their bank account.

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

They can afford software glitches for the next 100 products and not even make a dent in their bank account.

Not so sure about that. This could be their downfall.

/s

 

[GMShadow]

Well, if I’ve learned anything from visiting MacRumors…
“It’s a Money Grab”
or
“They’re forcing you to upgrade”
or
“They’re destroying the environment”
or
“It’s time for Timmy to go”

I remember when Apple was Doomed because Tim Cook murdered hundreds of millions of people with a free U2 album.

 

[DarthDon]

You will get 60+ hours of listening time and the charging box will be a 5G wireless repeater after that update🤣🤣🤣

 

[Tdude96]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

Let's hope... That was a really upsetting performance downgrade.

 

[quaresma]

AirPod Pros are great for voice, calls, podcasts etc. but NOT music. There are so many great true wireless earbuds out there better for music. The Sennheiser Momentum 3 True Wireless being one of them

 

[jmpage2]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

Exactly what happened on first generation AirPod Pro. Worked great for six months and then after I assume people got pancaked and sued Apple it became crap.

 

[jimmy_uk]

I'm assuming you have to use the latest iOS to pair these? (Which I don't want to do on my older iphone).

 

[Born Again]

Let's hope this isn't firmware to weaken the noise cancellation now the reviewers have given it a thumbs up.

That really would be deja vu.

That happened to many of us. The anc was the best day 1 for the 1st gen.

 

[nortonandreev]

Let’s hope they’re gonna release it for the Max as well.