Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Models & MagSafe Charger
Apple has released new firmware for most AirPods models including the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max, some Beats headphones and the MagSafe charger. Let’s dive into the details.
Apple has been quite active recently when it comes to updating the firmware of the AirPods family. This time new firmware is available for all AirPods models apart from the original AirPods. Powerbeats Pro and Bits Fit Pro by Beats have also been updated. Moreover, Apple released new firmware for the original MagSafe Charger.
Latest firmware versions
Here’s a list of the firmware versions that were released today:
AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 5E135
AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5E135
AirPods (2nd and 3rd generation): 5E135
AirPods Max: 5E135
PowerBeats Pro: 5B66
Beats Fit Pro: 5B66
MagSafe Charger: 258.0
How to check your current firmware version for your AirPods device
You can easily check the current firmware version of your AirPods / AirPods Pro by following the below steps on iOS 16 or iPadOS 16:
Connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
Go to “Settings”
Find and select your AirPods (for example, "9TechEleven’s AirPods Pro").
Scroll down to “Version” and check your current Firmware version. You can also tap on version and check the version of your case as well.
How to update your device
Apple is infamous for not providing a manual AirPods firmware update option which makes it tough to update for most. Click here to see how you can try force updating your AirPods device.However, Apple is now offering its users the option to visit an Apple Store and ask help for updating its device to the latest firmware.
