New AirPods Pro 2 Firmware & How to update
Apple recently released a new firmware for the second-generation AirPods Pro. The new firmware version is 6F7, replacing the former 6B34 that was released back in December 2023.
Apple doesn’t disclose any specific information about what the new firmware version adds other than “bug fixes and other improvements.” However, Apple usually improves connectivity, battery life, sound quality, and ANC performance for the Pro version.
How to check your current firmware version
Check from an iOS / iPadOS Device
You can easily check the current firmware version of your AirPods / AirPods Pro by following these steps on iOS 16/17 or iPadOS 16/17:
Make sure that you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods.
Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.
Check from a Mac
To use your Mac to check that your AirPods are up to date:
make sure that you have the latest version of macOS.
Press and hold the Option key while choosing Apple menu > System Information.
Click Bluetooth, then look under your AirPods for the firmware version.
With macOS Ventura or later, you can also choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Bluetooth, then click the Info buttonInfo button next to the name of your AirPods.
Apple Store Visit
If you don't have an Apple device nearby, you can set up an appointment at an Apple Store or with an Apple Authorized Service Provider to update your firmware.
How to force update the hardware on your AirPods
There is no official way to update the firmware of your AirPods, but there is a workaround that usually forces your device to update faster. Try following this pattern:
Connect your AirPods to your device and play any video or song for at least half a minute.
Place your AirPods back in their case.
Charge the AirPods case with a Lightning cable (not via wireless charging or MagSafe) for at least 30 minutes.
Keep your iPhone close to your AirPods.
Connect your AirPods to your iPhone again after 30 minutes.
This process also works with your iPad. If your AirPods aren’t updated after you complete the above steps, you can repeat them again.
