Essential Guide to Updating Your AirPods Firmware
Apple consistently rolls out firmware updates for its AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max models. Historically, however, the tech giant has been somewhat vague about the update process. Recently, this changed with Apple enhancing its support page dedicated to firmware updates by providing clearer guidance.
Understanding Regular Firmware Updates
The existing guidance from Apple remains valid: Phone firmware updates happen automatically when your AirPods are charging and within Bluetooth range of a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone, iPad, or Mac device. Users can also verify if their AirPods are operating on the latest firmware via any of these devices.
A New Resource for Updating Your Firmware
The good news is that along with this established information comes comprehensive step-by-step instructions on how to manually prompt a firmware update if necessary—plus troubleshooting tips should any complications arise during the updating process.
Steps to Manually Update Your AirPods:
- Ensure that your AirPods are within Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad or Mac connected to Wi-Fi.
- Place your AirPods into their charging case and securely close the lid.
- Connect your charging case to a power source using a USB cable by plugging it into either a wall charger or USB port.
- Keep the lid closed for at least 30 minutes as this allows time for the update process.
- Open the lid of your charging case again so that you can reconnect your AirPods with your device.
- Please check once more whether you have received any firmware version upgrades.
If you’re still unable to perform an update after following these steps, try resetting your AirPods and then attempt another round of updating their firmware.
The Importance of Clarity in Updating Procedures
This latest elaboration from Apple streamlines previously known procedures by providing concrete actions required—such as using a cable connection for charging along with specifying waiting times—which reduces ambiguity around successfully installing new software updates on your devices.