Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new firmware designed for the AirPods Pro 3, the AirPods 4, and the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods Pro 3 firmware is 8B25, while the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 firmware is 8B21, all up from the prior 8A358 firmware released in October.

There's no word on what's include in the updated firmware, but the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 4 with ANC, and AirPods Pro 3 are both set to get expanded support for Live Translation in the European Union in iOS 26.2, which is being beta tested.

The firmware could be related to that upcoming functionality, or it could add bug fixes and performance improvements.

To install the new firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. From there, put your AirPods in the Charging Case and connect the Charging Case to power. Keep the case closed and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware update to install.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4

 

[Astuces iOS]

AirPods Pro 1 deadass or what?

 

[braddick]

Does the iPhone need to be also on a charger and/or does it need to be on? It has always been hit or miss with these updates landing on my AirPods.

 

[Slainor]

What upcoming functionality? Listen to Voices or what Special Firmware is needed for that

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

AirPods Pro 1 deadass or what?

RIP prolly haha

 

[Hajj.david]

Good Ive been unhappy with the reliability of the pro 3s. Randomly one ear wont work and I have to do this song and dance to get it to resync.

 

[Kar98]

LOL my APP2 usb c are still on 8b14

 

[Happy_John]

AirPods Pro 1 deadass or what?

Clearly the update is for firmware on an H2 chip.

 

[robertpetry]

my earphones updated but not my case. Huh.

Edit: and 30 seconds later the case updates too. lol

 

[AppleUser2]

my earphones updated but not my case. Huh.

Edit: and 30 seconds later the case updates too. lol

Any changes that you can hear (especially with sound profile if you have the 3s?).

 

[msz95]

AirPods Pro 1 deadass or what?

Vintage and totally obsolete

 

[jrolson]

Haven't gotten anything yet for my pro 2's... this firmware only for insiders?

Edit: Finally got it

 

[n00stress]

Static noise still there

 

[noraa]

Does the iPhone need to be also on a charger and/or does it need to be on? It has always been hit or miss with these updates landing on my AirPods.

Not technically, but it certainly helps. I usually do the updates over night with my phone and AirPods both plugged in and right next to each other.

 

[SYCAMOREGRAD]

My aPP 2 updated to version 8B14c…is that a beta? I’m so confused.

 

[Jutah]

Static noise still there

wtf! i was hoping that they fix it after all the articles about it

 

[nortonandreev]

My aPP 2 updated to version 8B14c…is that a beta? I’m so confused.

Yes.

 

[segfaultdotorg]

The firmware could be related to that upcoming functionality, or it could add bug fixes and performance improvements.

Or, it could nerf the noise cancellation. We'll just never know!

 

[benroberts3]

Updated my AirPods Pro 3. Hopefully, this isn’t a placebo effect, but I can tell that the conversation awareness is much faster, and the noise cancellation is much better/stronger. Not sure how to describe this, but I can definitely tell a difference sitting in a room with a fan going or an air purifier. Would love to hear from others what it’s like on an airplane with the engines going.

This feels more like a bug fix update to improve speed and stability rather than new features. This is a welcomed firmware update that was needed.

 

[MeSoApple]

Does anyone know if the new firmware 8B25 fixes the Airpods Pro 3 high pitched sound issue on an airplane?

 

[Kylo83]

Updated my AirPods Pro 3. Hopefully, this isn’t a placebo effect, but I can tell that the conversation awareness is much faster, and the noise cancellation is much better/stronger. Not sure how to describe this, but I can definitely tell a difference sitting in a room with a fan going or an air purifier. Would love to hear from others what it’s like on an airplane with the engines going.

This feels more like a bug fix update to improve speed and stability rather than new features. This is a welcomed firmware update that was needed.

ANC is the exact same, and still worse than AirPods Pro 2, sound quality is the exact same

 

[LiquidGlass]

ANC is the exact same, and still worse than AirPods Pro 2, sound quality is the exact same

If your ANC is worse than on the AirPods Pro 2, it’s almost definitely the fit. Try adjusting how you insert the Pro 3s or switch to different tips.

When I first got them at launch, I was underwhelmed too. It took a couple of weeks and some tip swapping to get used to them and figure out the right placement. Now the difference is almost night and day, I’ve never had earbuds with ANC this good.

 

[Wombat-man]

It would be nice if my AirPods Pro 2 would work properly with my kindle

 

[Kylo83]

If your ANC is worse than on the AirPods Pro 2, it’s almost definitely the fit. Try adjusting how you insert the Pro 3s or switch to different tips.

When I first got them at launch, I was underwhelmed too. It took a couple of weeks and some tip swapping to get used to them and figure out the right placement. Now the difference is almost night and day, I’ve never had earbuds with ANC this good.

Yeah the bigger tips are better anc but in one ear it caused so much ear pain so had to downside and now it’s worse, I couldn’t find the perfect balance, it’s a shame, the pro 2 just worked fine for fit and anc, I can’t use bigger tips in one ear as my ear is smaller inside lol so it’s rather better anc or better comfort

 

[Kylo83]

Still have the same issue where the AirPods Pro 3 randomly cut out when using them on my Mac, it happens every 30min or so