New Firmware for AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and More Now Available

Apple on Tuesday released firmware updates for several products. The affected devices include the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro 2, the first-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌, the AirPods Max, the second and third-generation AirPods, the Beats Fit Pro, and the PowerBeats Pro.

The second-generation ‌AirPods Pro‌ models, the PowerBeats Pro, and the Beats Fit Pro will have firmware version 6F8 following the update, up from 6F7, while the other headphones will have firmware version 6A326, up from 6A321.

Apple does not offer details on what’s included in refreshed firmware updates, although the company’s support document includes the following release information:

Version 6F8 release notes

• Bug fixes and other improvements

Version 6A326 release notes

• Bug fixes and other improvements

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

If you place the AirPods Pro 2 in their case, connect them to a power source, and then pair them to an iPhone or iPad, they should update after a short period of time.

How to Check Your Firmware

Here’s how to check the firmware version of your AirPods or Beats earbuds:

1. Make sure your Apple earbuds 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 firmware versions

• AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6F8

• AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 6F8

• AirPods Pro (1st generation): 6A326

• AirPods (3rd generation): 6A326

• AirPods (2nd generation): 6A326

• AirPods Max: 6A326

• AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8

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