Apple rolls out new AirPods beta firmware for several models, including AirPods Pro 3

In addition to the rollout of developer beta 4 for macOS 27.2, iOS 27.2, iPadOS 27.2, and more, Apple also rolled out developer and public firmware betas for several AirPods models. Here are the details.

Firmware betas also available for AirPods 5

Today has been quite a busy day in Cupertino. In a matter of hours, Apple unveiled the new Apple TV 4K, the new HomePod mini, the new $299 HomeView smart display, the Apple Home Collection, and multiple OS betas.

That includes macOS 27.2 Golden Gate developer beta 4, and its counterparts for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, and Apple Vision Pro.

On top of all that, Apple is also rolling out public and developer firmware betas for several AirPods models, including:

• AirPods Pro 3
• AirPods 5
• AirPods 5 (Wireless Charging Case)
• AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
• AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
• AirPods Max 2
• AirPods 4
• AirPods 4 (ANC)

All firmware updates carry build number 9B5043a. Apple has yet to detail what is included in the new firmware.

If you’d like to join the public AirPods beta, you can do that by enabling that option from the AirPods settings screen on your iPhone.

Here are Apple’s official instructions to update AirPods and AirPods Pro firmware

1. Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
2. Make sure that your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
3. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Wi-Fi.
4. Connect your charging case to power.
5. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
7. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
8. Check the firmware version again.

If you still can’t update your firmware, reset your AirPods, then try to update your firmware again.

And here is Apple’s step-by-step guide to update AirPods Max firmware.

1. Make sure that your iPhone, iPad, or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
2. Make sure that your AirPods Max are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
3. Connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Wi-Fi.
4. Plug the charging cable into the bottom-right earphone, then plug the other end of the cable into a USB charger or port.
5. Keep your AirPods Max in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to update.
6. Reconnect your AirPods Max to your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
7. Check the firmware version again.

If you still can’t update your firmware, reset your AirPods Max, then try to update your firmware again.

Which AirPods do you own? Let us know in the comments.

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