New AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 Firmware Now Available

Apple today released new firmware for its AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 models. The ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 firmware has a build number of 7A302, up from 7A294, and the ‌AirPods 4‌ firmware has a build number of 7A304.

Apple has not furnished any information about what’s included in the firmware. Last week, Apple released an AirPods Pro 2 update to add new iOS 18 features, including support for head gestures and Voice Isolation.

It is possible that the update could lay the ground for the previously announced hearing aid and hearing test functionality to the ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2. (Hearing aid functionality will not be included in the ‌AirPods 4‌).

Apple doesn’t have a way to manually upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or Mac.

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 AirPods Pro 2 Firmware

Here’s how to check the firmware version of your AirPods Pro 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.”