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

[MacRumors]

Apple today released new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and the AirPods 4. The firmware has a version number of 8B39, up from 8B34 on the AirPods Pro 3, 8B28 on the AirPods Pro 2, and 8B21 on the AirPods 4.

There is no word on what's included in the firmware, but Apple has a support document with limited notes. Most updates are limited to bug fixes and performance improvements.

To get the new firmware, make sure your AirPods are in range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac and are connected via Bluetooth. From there, connect your Apple device to Wi-Fi, 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 3, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

Let's hope it tones down the treble and bass even further.

 

[boswald]

Let's hope it tones down the treble and bass even further.

I hope it doesn't!

 

[Love-hate 🍏 relationship]

I hope it doesn't!

I imagine most consumers wouldn't tbh

 

[lindros2]

New firmware causing AirPods to fall out of my ears.

 

[noraa]

I had to return my APP3 because I was dealing with the white noise issue some people were experiencing. Does anyone know if the recent firmwares have fixed that issue (or at least minimized it)? I'm still pretty certain it was a hardware issue per se but more of an issue with the shape of some people's ears - as most people weren't experiencing the issue, and when I had someone try out my APP3's they didn't hear the white noise - so I'm not sure if it's even a solvable thing via software.

 

[boswald]

Damn, Apple is firing on all cylinders with releases today!

 

[lindijones]

6-8kHz peaks to be lowered. Upper highs lifted a bit and it would be perfect.

 

[cubbie5150]

Huh, never have had inconsistent firmware versions showing for my APP2 with any previous update I've tried, but mine are showing as follows ("Version" and "Case Version" are different:

 

[jdavid_rp]

I had to return my APP3 because I was dealing with the white noise issue some people were experiencing. Does anyone know if the recent firmwares have fixed that issue (or at least minimized it)? I'm still pretty certain it was a hardware issue per say, but more of an issue with the shape of some people's ears - as most people weren't experiencing the issue, and when I had someone try out my APP3's they didn't hear the white noise - so I'm not sure if it's even a solvable thing via software.

I have two issues right now too. One is the “can noise” where the internal mic picks up mouth and ear noise and creates a loop that ends up in painful sounds.

And the other is that I can’t take a hearing test, always says to put them in the case for a few minutes.

 

[Michael Scrip]

Huh, never have had inconsistent firmware versions showing for my APP2 with any previous update I've tried, but mine are showing as follows ("Version" and "Case Version" are different:

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Same for me... AirPods updated but the case stayed the same.

I will continue to monitor the situation.

😎

 

[Alfonson]

I imagine most consumers wouldn't tbh

Of course they wouldn’t as they have better ears than you

 

[uczcret]

Huh, never have had inconsistent firmware versions showing for my APP2 with any previous update I've tried, but mine are showing as follows ("Version" and "Case Version" are different:

I've had it multiple times. Just give it some time, the case will update too.

 

[mxrider88]

What did they downgrade or break this time around?

 

[arnoz]

Huh, never have had inconsistent firmware versions showing for my APP2 with any previous update I've tried, but mine are showing as follows ("Version" and "Case Version" are different:

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First time I checked, thanks to your comment, and case is indeed at 8B34 while the version is now 8B39 🤓

 

[teknikal90]

First time I checked, thanks to your comment, and case is indeed at 8B34 while the version is now 8B39 🤓

just give it time.

 

[McTool]

I had to return my APP3 because I was dealing with the white noise issue some people were experiencing. Does anyone know if the recent firmwares have fixed that issue (or at least minimized it)? I'm still pretty certain it was a hardware issue per say, but more of an issue with the shape of some people's ears - as most people weren't experiencing the issue, and when I had someone try out my APP3's they didn't hear the white noise - so I'm not sure if it's even a solvable thing via software.

Per se

 

[Neil Harrison]

Will it fix the issue where my right AirPod goes from 100% to 0% while in a fully charged case?

 

[noraa]

Per se

Fixed 😛

 

[svish]

Good to see the update. Will see whether there are any changes noticeable with my AirPods 4 with ANC.

 

[t0rqx]

What did they downgrade or break this time around?

Preparing to force people to upgrade to Airpods Ultra.

 

[hawros]

I have two issues right now too. One is the “can noise” where the internal mic picks up mouth and ear noise and creates a loop that ends up in painful sounds.

And the other is that I can’t take a hearing test, always says to put them in the case for a few minutes.

I had this issue at launch.

I think it might be to do with my long-standing ear issue. Not fixable with software, so had to be reluctantly returned.

 

[N0ughtsAndCr0sses]

Are these the latest figures?

 

[lindijones]

Updated right now. Definitely more boomy in the bass. Less mids. Highs also recessed. I don‘t like it for now.

 

[TracesOfArsenic]

What did they downgrade or break this time around?

It'll be ANC so people go and buy the newest model to boost numbers.