Apple Updates AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Firmware

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a new 4C165 firmware update for the AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. The second-generation AirPods and AirPods Max were previously running firmware version 4A400. The AirPods Pro previously had 4A402 firmware available, and AirPods 3 were running firmware version 4B66.

Apple does not offer 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 find notable changes after the firmware updates are installed, we'll share details, but the software likely includes performance improvements and bug fixes.

Article Link: Apple Updates AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Firmware

 

[BWhaler]

And so begins the multi-week game to see your Airpods get the new firmware.

 

[BrennanWDavis]

My Airpods are on version 4B66. How do I get the new firmware?

 

[jmgregory1]

Interesting update given how quick it was after the last update. Will be interesting to see if there are any noticeable changes to my AirPod Pros.

 

[TheYayAreaLiving 🎗️]

Nice security update.

 

[jmgregory1]

My Airpods are on version 4B66. How do I get the new firmware?

Put them in the case, connect the case to a charger, open the lid and connect them to your iPhone / iPad / MacBook / iMac. Leave the lid open for 10 minutes or so, then close it, keeping it on the charger for another ~10 minutes and it should be updated after that.

 

[edolecki]

iOS 15.2 is around the corner. Release the hounds!

 

[BornAgainMac]

Christmas came early this year.

 

[noodledog]

Put them in the case, connect the case to a charger, open the lid and connect them to your iPhone / iPad / MacBook / iMac. Leave the lid open for 10 minutes or so, then close it, keeping it on the charger for another ~10 minutes and it should be updated after that.

Thanks for the key tip on 'leave the lid open'. That (lack of) part always confused me on MR's advised method to update, as you can't otherwise 'connect' them to your phone. Mine are still stuck on 4B52, so I'm hoping this works finally.

 

[Klschmann]

I have been seeing excessive idle case battery drain that just started on my AirPod Pros with the last update, so I'm hoping this update addresses that.

This seems sudden as the last update wasn't that long ago right? Just a few weeks?

 

[CarlJ]

Thanks for the key tip on 'leave the lid open'. That (lack of) part always confused me on MR's advised method to update, as you can't otherwise 'connect' them to your phone. Mine are still stuck on 4B52, so I'm hoping this works finally.

It also helps if you hop around on your left foot and sing a song about Apple, or so I've heard. I seriously wish Apple would just put an "update firmware" button in the settings for this. 95% of users won't care, and the other 5% will stop having to find a goat to sacrifice to get their firmware updated in a timely manner.

 

[_Spinn_]

Let's see how long it will take to get this update

 

[OhMyMy]

Thanks for the key tip on 'leave the lid open'. That (lack of) part always confused me on MR's advised method to update, as you can't otherwise 'connect' them to your phone. Mine are still stuck on 4B52, so I'm hoping this works finally.

You don't need to keep the lid open. You're fine opening the lid and have them connected to the iPhone once but you don't need to leave it that way.

 

[jprmercado]

I didn’t expect a firmware update to come so soon! ?

I hope this fixes the issue I’ve been having with my AirPods Max since the last update. ??

 

[macintoshmac]

More interested in knowing what changed. I will get the update eventually, but eager to know what's coming!

 

[maxfromdenmark]

My Airpods are on version 4B66. How do I get the new firmware?

Read the article

 

[testcard]

It’s time the entire AirPods range had its own app.

 

[nortonandreev]

It’s time the entire AirPods range had its own app.

Integration within the Settings app would suffice.

 

[DJJAZZYJET]

Just got my Pro's today and here I am struggling to get them to update to the last firmware - we really need an AirPods App, its just ridiculous.

 

[noodledog]

It also helps if you hop around on your left foot and sing a song about Apple, or so I've heard. I seriously wish Apple would just put an "update firmware" button in the settings for this. 95% of users won't care, and the other 5% will stop having to find a goat to sacrifice to get their firmware updated in a timely manner.

So, for the record, even doing the 10min open + 10min closed hasn't done anything (yes they are in the case and case plugged into a cord). Still stuck on 4B52.
Anyone have a recommendation on goat breed?

 

[Pennypac]

Why discourage people from updating? This time I'm not even going to try and if I catch my phone trying to update I'll shut it off

 

[validoj]

I hope this fixed my new AirPods Pro Case battery draining issues ?

 

[srbNYC]

I have been seeing excessive idle case battery drain that just started on my AirPod Pros with the last update, so I'm hoping this update addresses that.

This seems sudden as the last update wasn't that long ago right? Just a few weeks?

I'm with you. Battery drain has suddenly changed and become sudden and weird, so I'm hoping this unexpectedly fast update is addressing it.

 

[jmgregory1]

So, for the record, even doing the 10min open + 10min closed hasn't done anything (yes they are in the case and case plugged into a cord). Still stuck on 4B52.
Anyone have a recommendation on goat breed?

Yeah, it’s not worked for me either. I should have noted approximately 10 minutes, but that can mean 1 minute to 60 minutes, which clearly depends on all sorts of things we have zero control over. What’s really odd about Apple’s implementation for updating devices like this, is that the specifics for getting them to update don’t always work and for some people who have AirPods that are still on really old software, it’s clear they’re not meeting the requirements to get updated on their own, which seems like a big miss for Apple to make.

 

[Dephibio]

Can anyone help me and explain how to update AirPods Max? I've tried everything but it doesn't seem to initiate the update.