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Apple rolling out new firmware update for select AirPods models

Update: Apple’s release notes confirm this new firmware simply includes “bug fixes and other improvements.”


Apple is rolling out a new firmware version for three of its AirPods models today: AirPods Pro 1, AirPods 2, AirPods Max (Lightning), and AirPods 3. There’s no word on what’s new in this update, but it likely focuses on bug fixes and other improvements.

This update bumps the firmware version for AirPods 1, AirPods 2, AirPods Max, and AirPods 3 from 6A326 to 6F21.

Apple hasn’t published any release notes for today’s update yet. Here’s a rundown of the current firmware versions of each of Apple’s AirPods models: 

How to check your AirPods firmware version

To check your AirPods firmware version:

  • Open the Settings app on your iPhone
  • Navigate to the “Bluetooth” menu
  • Find your AirPods in the list of devices
  • Tap the “i” next to them
  • Look at the “Firmware Version” number

Updating your AirPods firmware 

As you probably know by now, it is not possible to manually update your AirPods to new firmware versions. Instead, here’s what Apple says: 

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. You can also use your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to check that your AirPods have the latest version.

You can find the full details on AirPods firmware updates on Apple’s website.

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