Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Gen 3 Models: How-To Update
New Version
Apple today rolled out a new firmware update for the 3rd generation AirPods, version 6A321. Typically, Apple distinguishes firmware releases between different AirPods models and this time is no exception as all other AirPods models did not receive an updated firmware version yet. Let’s dive into more details.
As is common with the majority of new software versions for AirPods, Apple does not divulge specific details regarding the updates included in today's firmware update.
Latest AirPods firmware versions
Here’s a list of the firmware versions available for every AirPods version:
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6B34
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 6B34
AirPods Pro (1st generation): 6A300
AirPods (3rd generation): 6A321
AirPods (2nd generation): 6A300
AirPods Max: 6A300
AirPods (1st generation): 6.8.8
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 16/17 or iPadOS 16/17:
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.
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.
