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How to Update AirPods Firmware

How to Update AirPods Firmware

Posted January 27, 2025 at 11:37pm by iClarified
Here are the instructions on how to update the firmware on your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.

Firmware updates are delivered automatically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi; however, you can follow these steps to perform a more timely update.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


HOW TO UPDATE YOUR AIRPODS OR AIRPODS PRO FIRMWARE


Step One


Make sure that your AirPods are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi.
How to Update AirPods Firmware

Step Two


Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid.

How to Update AirPods Firmware

Step Three


Plug the charging cable into your charging case, then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port.

Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Four


Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Five


Check the firmware version. On iPhone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button (i) button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version. To use your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info button (i) next to the name of your AirPods.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Six


If you still can't update your firmware, reset your AirPods, then try to update your firmware again.


HOW TO UPDATE YOUR AIRPODS MAX FIRMWARE


Step One


Make sure that your AirPods Max are in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Two


Plug the charging cable into the bottom-right earphone, then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port.

Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Three


Reconnect your AirPods Max to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.

How to Update AirPods Firmware


Step Four


Check the firmware version.

On iPhone, navigate to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button (i) button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.

To use your Mac, choose Apple menu  > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info button (i) next to the name of your AirPods.


Step Five


If you still can't update your firmware, reset your AirPods Max, then try to update your firmware again.


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