Apple Releases New AirPods Pro, AirPods, and AirPods Max Firmware

Tuesday October 22, 2024 11:39 am PDT by Juli Clover

Apple today released a new firmware update for the original AirPods Pro, the AirPods 2, the AirPods 3, and the Lightning version of the AirPods Max headphones. The new firmware is version 6F21, up from the prior 6A326 firmware that these devices were previously running.

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There is no word on what's included in the firmware, but given that these are all older models, it is likely that the new firmware includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.

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.

Top Rated Comments

jimthing

19 months ago

So basically...

YES: [SIZE=6][B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]6F21[/COLOR][/B] (from 6A326)[/SIZE]
[B]✓ AirPods Max - Lightning [/B]
[B]✓ AirPods Pro 1 - Lightning
✓ AirPods 2 - Lightning
✓ AirPods 3 - Lightning

NO:
✗ AirPods Max - USB-C
✗ AirPods Pro 2 - Lightning
✗ AirPods Pro 2 - USB-C
✗ AirPods 1 - Lightning[/B]
✗ AirPods 4 - USB-C

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EDIT: 2 days later ('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/24/apple-releases-airpods-pro-2-firmware-7b19')...

YES: [SIZE=6][B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]7B19[/COLOR][/B] (from 7A305)[/SIZE]
[B]✓ AirPods Pro 2 - Lightning
✓ AirPods Pro 2 - USB-C[/B]

Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)

ANDJOE

19 months ago

I think y’all are stressing out too much about a firmware update that happens automatically in the background, without notice. I know we are excited about the new hearing aids we will all own soon but let’s maintain some composure.

Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)

kerr

19 months ago

Poorly structured article title.

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro

then the rest on the next line. The word firmware should be much earlier in the title.

Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)