New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 Earbuds Available to Developers

Apple on Thursday released new beta firmware for its second-generation AirPods Pro. The new firmware is version 6E188, up from the prior 6B34 firmware released in December. Please note that this software is limited to developers at the current time.

There isn’t any way to manually update the firmware of the earbuds, and the new software will be installed over the air while the AirPods 2 are connected via Bluetooth to an iOS device.

If you place the AirPods in their case, connect them to a power source, and then pair them to an iPhone or iPad, they should update after a short time.

How to Check Your Second-Generation AirPods Pro Firmware

Here’s how to check the firmware version of your AirPods Pro 2 earbuds:

1. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad.
2. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone or ‌iPad‌.
3. Tap “General.”
4. Tap “About.”
5. Scroll down to ‌“AirPods,” and tap that.
6. Read the number next to “Firmware Version.”

Latest AirPods Firmware Versions

• AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6B34
• AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 6B34
• AirPods Pro (1st generation): 6A321
• AirPods (3rd generation): 6A321
• AirPods (2nd generation): 6A321
• AirPods Max: 6A324
• AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8

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