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Apple Updates AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 2D15
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I think the rattling is a hardware issue as I had it in both APP and Apple replaced immediately. Both replacements have no rattling.
Mine haven’t updated yet but a lot of reports saying ANC is no different.
Then again, a lot of people couldn’t tell the difference between launch firmware and 2B588 sooooo....
Waiting with baited breath.
Then again, a lot of people couldn’t tell the difference between launch firmware and 2B588 sooooo....
Waiting with baited breath.
Did you mean the double entendre? Either way, thanks for the laugh.
that won’t be necessary, we know what’s good for you and you should just accept any changes we make to the products you paid us for.
sincerely,
Apple
Seriously? like charge your AirPods near your phone overnight and it updates. so convoluted.
Mine updated immediately within seconds after I put it on charger, will report if I notice any improvement to ANC, admittedly it is definitely much worse than it was first week I got them on release.
Updated mine and they seem fine. But it’s quiet in my home office so it’s hard to tell if the noise cancelling is any better yet. They don’t sound any worse at least!
thats ludicrous! Because then if said fix still doesn't work how do we go from there!??!?
How can it be more straightforward than "it happens without you needing to do anything at all"?
Yah, this is so much more informative, like when I get an app updated "we are always striving to make our app better, this update has bug fixes and performance updates...." Uber, Plex, ........
Well, considering mine hasn’t updated yet, a simple button to “update” would be much more straightforward. But, whatever.
I had this issue with my original APP -- they got progressively worse over time, eventually got them replaced in-store.
On this replacement set, I'm starting to get the same.... it's not as bad, but I'm worried it's going to get worse! (Mine haven't updated to latest firmware -- rationally I think I know this is not a software issue but... fingers crossed.)
I have high hopes for this to restore the noise cancelling back to what it was with the first firmware (great!) but I suspect for many people like myself this is actually a hardware issue:
forums.macrumors.com
What may be happening is the microphone that points in toward your ear to monitor and adjust the NC gets gunked up after about a month of use, and then the NC is much worse as it isn't correctly tweaked by the AirPod software. And there's an objective test as well in that the Ear Tip Fit Test doesn't pass anymore. Myself, I too late tried the remedies in that forum thread and I think my AirPods have damaged in-pointing microphones. Just from normal use, I might add.
Anyway! I'll report back if this firmware update helps. And when it doesn't (as I suspect) I'll see if I can get mine replaced, and then vigilantly do the Fit Test and clear the mics so the awesome initial noise cancelling can remain.
update:
Well, 2D15 didn't do anything for me, like I expected it wouldn't.
I think if you're someone who likes to put them in and kinda twist in order to get them firmly in place, you might want to do the Fit Test once a week or so to see if the noise cancelling is degrading. And perhaps use 'blu tack' to clear out that inward pointing mic so the NC stays good. Because it was SO good initially. Now it's just crap, for me.
AirPod Pro Ear Tip Fit test not working...Not the only one
Suck on this! (LOL look at the language we've resorted to fix this on our own...)
forums.macrumors.com
What may be happening is the microphone that points in toward your ear to monitor and adjust the NC gets gunked up after about a month of use, and then the NC is much worse as it isn't correctly tweaked by the AirPod software. And there's an objective test as well in that the Ear Tip Fit Test doesn't pass anymore. Myself, I too late tried the remedies in that forum thread and I think my AirPods have damaged in-pointing microphones. Just from normal use, I might add.
Anyway! I'll report back if this firmware update helps. And when it doesn't (as I suspect) I'll see if I can get mine replaced, and then vigilantly do the Fit Test and clear the mics so the awesome initial noise cancelling can remain.
update:
Well, 2D15 didn't do anything for me, like I expected it wouldn't.
I think if you're someone who likes to put them in and kinda twist in order to get them firmly in place, you might want to do the Fit Test once a week or so to see if the noise cancelling is degrading. And perhaps use 'blu tack' to clear out that inward pointing mic so the NC stays good. Because it was SO good initially. Now it's just crap, for me.
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Huh... mine were already updated. Must have happened when I used them for the first time today about 20-30 mins ago. I don't notice anything noticeably different. Sadly since we're all in lockdown, I don't use them in loud environments like I used to at University.
My left one was rattling for the last few weeks. Found the suggestion on here to clean the top mic port by sucking air through it. Thought it was better for a day or two but got bad again. I initiated a chat with Support on Friday afternoon and had a replacement AirPod Pro by Monday morning. Paired it and sent the rattling one back. Problem solved. Don't know if this firmware update would have fixed....I'd recommend having them replace the AirPod. Was a painless transaction.
Yeah, I think I'll do that. Sadly I have to wait for my local Apple Store to open...
i too can’t get my airpods to update from 2C54
tried charging, taking it out of the case, listening music, still 2C54
tried charging, taking it out of the case, listening music, still 2C54
Mine updated, and, as expected, did not resolve this issue for me. I laughed when I saw you describe blowing air through it.. I tried it.. and it seems to have slightly improved it. But yeah, I think I'll have to get it replaced, just dreading when AppleCare+ runs out. I've already used up one allowance. I think we get 2?
Acknowledging that I think quick subjective reviews are mostly worthless, I am working at home with the white noise sound of a space heater next to me all day. My impression is the new firmware blocks sound from that heater better than 2b588 I was previously on...