Apple Releases Revised AirTag Firmware Update

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a new version of the 1.0.276 firmware designed for AirTags, which is a revision to the update that was made available in June.

The new AirTags 1.0.276 firmware has a build number of 1A287b, while the old firmware had a build number of 1A276d. The 1.0.276 firmware that came out in June added anti-stalking security enhancements, and this new version likely just refines these features.

Because the firmware version has not changed, it is not possible to tell the new firmware from the old firmware in the Find My app, nor will it be apparent when the firmware of the AirTags has been updated.

There is no way to force an AirTag update, because it's something that's done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To make sure the update happens, you can put your AirTag in range of your iPhone, but you have to wait for the firmware to roll out to your device.

You can check your current AirTag firmware version through the Find My app.

Article Link: Apple Releases Revised AirTag Firmware Update

 

[The Barron]

It's starting to sound like this latest update is what some call a "nothing burger." Prove me wrong AirTag owners who do notice a difference. TIA

 

[iamasmith]

Well, I didn't get the update at all so did I miss a story saying that the previous one was yanked? I put my keys next to my iPhone whilst charging the phone overnight for ages and still no update.

 

[FishyFish]

This is pretty lit! I'm seeing kind of poor battery life on my launch day AirTags (down to 50% of battery already) and I assume this is going to help fix it!

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

I still haven’t got the last update

* Edit

Just rechecked and all tags are on 1.0.276

 

[dadiy]

Well, I didn't get the update at all so did I miss a story saying that the previous one was yanked? I put my keys next to my iPhone whilst charging the phone overnight for ages and still no update.

Yep. Me too. None of mine have updated or my friends either.

 

[_Spinn_]

Looks like I finally got the updated firmware.

 

[gfurry]

I am waiting for the family sharing update so my airtags will actually be useful to someone besides me. While I appreciate the stalking feature they make airtags infinitely less useful when an item is stolen. If someone wants to stalk you there are 1,000's of other devices already available. It doesn't make sense to alert a thief they are being tracked by an airtag. Please Apple make this an optional feature.

 

[BeyondtheTech]

Interesting that the build numbers end with a letter, which usually indicates a beta firmware, as it has been historically with iOS and macOS.

 

[itsmeaustend]

This is pretty lit! I'm seeing kind of poor battery life on my launch day AirTags (down to 50% of battery already) and I assume this is going to help fix it!

That's really abnormal. I have 8 Airtags from launch day and all of them are at 100% battery still. I use them a lot and also have iOS 15's left behind alerts enabled.

 

[eboychik]

So, we don’t know what it does, we can’t tell if we have it, and we can’t force it to happen. Sounds like it’s worth the wait!

 

[PJWilkin]

my AirTags now have this release, unlike the earlier update

 

[Shanghaichica]

I haven't even had the first update.

 

[jz0309]

funny, I had jut checked yesterday as the previous update didn't happen and jut now it is updated!
I can only guess that this new update fixed update issues as well

 

[jz0309]

So, we don’t know what it does, we can’t tell if we have it, and we can’t force it to happen. Sounds like it’s worth the wait!

go to find my, click on the airbag and it'll show you serial # and firmware version

 

[Robert.Walter]

Well, I didn't get the update at all so did I miss a story saying that the previous one was yanked? I put my keys next to my iPhone whilst charging the phone overnight for ages and still no update.

I never saw the previous update. Was 275 until a few days ago. Just checked and they’re now 276.

 

[Robert.Walter]

my AirTags now have this release, unlike the earlier update

My experience too, also family.

 

[katbel]

Today I got the update: probably the last because I never got the first one 😊

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

funny, I had jut checked yesterday as the previous update didn't happen and jut now it is updated!
I can only guess that this new update fixed update issues as well

Same here I checked yesterday and it was on 1.0.225 factory firmware

 

[Apple Mac Daz]

Mine has updated and so far Safari seems snappier.

what has an Airtag update got to do with Safari 🤔

 

[WeatherWeasel]

Mine are not updated, I guess I will just wait with Linus out in the pumpkin patch and wait for the Great Pumpkin and the update, which should happen about the same time.

 

[God of Biscuits]

I hadn't used or moved my AirTag in a long time; it had the 1.0.225 firmware. I left it next to my iPhone and a couple minutes later, 1.0.276! that was easy.

 

[madrigal77]

I didn't get the last update but just checked and got this one.

 

[CoronaOnTap]

I hope this one fixes the background battery drain overnight.

 

[cmaier]

three of mine updated, one still on original firmware. *shrug*