Apple Updates AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 Firmware to Version 3E751

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a new 3E751 firmware update for the second-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro, updating them from the prior 3A283 firmware that was released back in September.

Apple does not offer information on what's included in refreshed firmware, so we don't know what improvements or bug fixes the new firmware brings.

There's 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 Pro and AirPods 2 Firmware to Version 3E751

 

[HeavenDynamic]

Apple needs to add a way to manually update the AirPods.

 

[JosephAW]

Happily using my on-ear AirPods gen 2. Not interested with in-ear products. But that’s just me.

 

[Macintosh IIvx]

Love all the spectacular new features this updated added!

 

[xpxp2002]

Let's hope they finally restored the good noise cancellation.

 

[Eorlas]

"apple has quietly updated firmware with no manual method of pushing it, and with not even a generic mention of what is fixed"

for most people this wont mean anything, but when i first got my airpods and they had yet to download the update that enabled spatial audio features, this was quite annoying.

 

[farewelwilliams]

i'm not falling for this again

 

[Devnul0]

Big Sur 11.3 had AirPods updates, so it would make sense if these were corresponding updates.

- ‌AirPods‌ audio routing to incorrect device for Automatic Switching
- ‌AirPods‌ Automatic Switching notifications might be missing or duplicated

 

[kasei]

I am curious to see if they add anything new or just bug fixes. My AirPod Pros have not been switching between devices without some minor issues lately.

 

[NorthernSkyLights]

I’m surprised they even released a firmware update nice. ☺️

 

[Robin Bonathan]

I really like the AirPods pro but they are very problematic connecting to my mac.

 

[Danindub]

maybe it’s to allow use of the entire Find My network and not just ones own phone? Or precise location feature?

 

[Konigi]

Switching between devices is not always smooth in my experience. The latest OSs updates allegedly fix some things, and hopefully this firmware update will continue in the right direction.

 

[ersan191]

Uh oh/yay. I guess we’ll see.

 

[kenni417]

was literally just thinking of apple pushed out an update for airpods. i wonder if they had updated airpods max before?

 

[Phuz01]

Let's hope this doesn't destroy active noise cancellation in the AirPods Pro like some previous updates have...

 

[CWallace]

I really like the AirPods pro but they are very problematic connecting to my mac.

I have the opposite problem - mine always want to connect to my iMac even when I am actively using them with my iPhone. It now just keeps popping up an "AirPods Pro are nearby" alert instead of actively switching to the iMac, so that's a plus.

 

[Robin Bonathan]

Switching between devices is not always smooth in my experience. The latest OSs updates allegedly fix some things, and hopefully this firmware update will continue in the right direction.

I find connecting to mac a problem, they connect for a few seconds, disconnect. then I have to manually connect them.
Only filled a BR to apple yesterday on this.

 

[yegon]

Ooh! Wonder if it fixes the long running issue of it losing settings. Thread below - funnily enough, just today I posted how I've completely given up on it ever being fixed.

We shall see! Had this prob since about September 2020. I started the thread months after experiencing it.

Airpods Pro lose settings every 18-24 hours. Suggestions?

Anyone had this issue? Had it for a while now, every day I have to go into settings to set my preferred functions. Namely left for Siri, right for ANC, with Transparency disabled. I’ve tried unpairing, resetting etc, but alas. They’re still under warranty so will get on to Apple about it if I...

forums.macrumors.com

 

[mrdf]

Happily using my on-ear AirPods gen 2. Not interested with in-ear products. But that’s just me.

And the reason you posted it in an article about an update on airpods??

 

[jbachandouris]

My issue with auto switching is when I’m watching a video on my MBP using the AirPods and dare to touch my iPhone and they stupidly switch to the phone. Had to turn off auto connect on iPhone. So dumb.

 

[Mefisto]

I have the opposite problem - mine always want to connect to my iMac even when I am actively using them with my iPhone.

So it's not just me! Really irritating at times, hopefully this is fixed in the new firmware.

 

[Premium1]

Apple needs to add a way to manually update the AirPods.

Agree. So dumb you can’t manually update.

 

[Techwatcher]

How to update the firmware on AirPods and Beats devices | AirBuddy Help Center

Learn how to use AirBuddy with helpful tips.

support.airbuddy.app

Guide for people that can't wait for the firmware update and want it ASAP.

 

[jbachandouris]

Agree. So dumb you can’t manually update.

They also removed the ability to manually update Beats headphones as well. Equally annoying.