Apple Releases Updated Firmware for AirPods 3

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced a new firmware update for the third-generation AirPods. The new firmware is version 6A321, up from the 6A317 firmware introduced in December.

Apple's AirPods firmware updates often do not come with details on new features, so it is unclear what might be included in the software.

Apple also does not offer instructions on how to upgrade 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 iOS device or Mac should force the update.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ or ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods Pro‌‌‌‌‌‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

• Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌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 more about what's new in the AirPods firmware release, we'll update this article.

Article Link: Apple Releases Updated Firmware for AirPods 3

 

[UMHurricanes34]

Hope this fixes the nagging Mute/Unmute pop up that seems to come back every week.

 

[cableguy84]

Hope this fixes the nagging Mute/Unmute pop up that seems to come back every week.

Very annoying bug

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Got this one fast without even trying, nice

 

[stiligFox]

Hope this fixes the nagging Mute/Unmute pop up that seems to come back every week.

SO WAIT it’s not just me?? I hate that it does that SO much!

 

[theboyfrombonao]

Very annoying bug

i was going to say the same thing and you took the words out of my mind, but is annoying Af

 

[mjs916]

My left AirPod died a bit ago and right after the warranty ended so I guess I’ll pop in the right one and see if I notice any differences 😅

 

[phuklok1]

Apple, please allow direct volume control on these... having to use the phone's controls or siri is ridiculous at this point. Even a $15 generic bluetooth earbud allows volume control. it is only blocked by software here, there is no hardware limitation, but that always seems to be the company MO lately.

 

[MrGimper]

My right mic doesn’t work, wonder if this will fix it.

 

[mjs916]

My right mic doesn’t work, wonder if this will fix it.

Double check the mic opening to be sure there isn’t lint in it. Otherwise good luck with the update, I hope it helps.

 

[MrGimper]

My right mic doesn’t work, wonder if this will fix it.

Double check the mic opening to be sure there isn’t lint in it. Otherwise good luck with the update, I hope it helps.

where exactly IS the mic opening on the 3rd Gen?

 

[Schtibbie]

Apple, please allow direct volume control on these... having to use the phone's controls or siri is ridiculous at this point. Even a $15 generic bluetooth earbud allows volume control. it is only blocked by software here, there is no hardware limitation, but that always seems to be the company MO lately.

SERIOUSLY. It’s ridiculous to leave out volume.

 

[cableguy84]

i was going to say the same thing and you took the words out of my mind, but is annoying Af

Seems to have been fixed

 

[nortonandreev]

My right mic doesn’t work

Sounds like a hardware issue. 🫣

 

[MrGimper]

Sounds like a hardware issue. 🫣

The left works thankfully and I’m “left eared” so to speak.