How to Update AirPods/Airpods Pro Firmware: 3 Ways

Summary

This tutorial offers a step-by-step guide on updating AirPods firmware across all generations, including Pro and Max models. It explains the process of connecting AirPods to an iPhone or iPad, ensuring they are charged above 75%, and leaving them close to the device for an average of 5 minutes for the update to occur. If the wireless method fails, a wired connection to a Mac can be used. The video also suggests using Apple TV or Apple Music to play audio for troubleshooting and confirms the update by checking the latest firmware version on a public page.

Takeaways

• 🎧 To update AirPods, ensure they are connected to an Apple device like an iPhone or iPad.
• 💡 Once connected, wait for the green indicator light on the AirPods to disappear, indicating they are ready for the update process.
• ⏲️ Allow about 5 minutes for the firmware update to install when the AirPods are in close proximity to the connected device.
• 🔋 Check the battery percentage of both the AirPods and the case to ensure they are above 75% for a smooth update process.
• 🔌 If the AirPods battery is low, connect them to a charger using the provided cable to expedite the update.
• 🔍 To verify the firmware version, go to the device settings under the AirPod ID and check the version listed there.
• 🌐 There's a publicly available webpage that lists the latest firmware versions for all types of AirPods, which can be used for reference.
• 🖥️ For Mac or iPad, the AirPods can also update via a wired connection by plugging them directly into the device.
• 🎵 If the automatic update doesn't work, playing music or other audio for a short duration can sometimes trigger the update process.
• 🔄 In case of issues, listening to audio through third-party apps like Spotify can help confirm if the AirPods are updating correctly.
• 🤔 The speaker wishes Apple would provide a manual update option in settings for more direct control over firmware updates.

Q & A

How can you update the firmware of your AirPods?

To update the firmware of your AirPods, you should first ensure they are connected to your iPhone or iPad. Open the AirPods case near your device, wait for the LED indicator to disappear, and then leave them close to the device for about 5 minutes to allow the update to install.

What should you do if the LED indicator on your AirPods doesn't disappear?

If the LED indicator on your AirPods doesn't disappear, close any popup screens that might be open and then leave your AirPods close to your iPhone or iPad for a few more minutes to see if the indicator eventually turns off.

How can you check the firmware version of your AirPods?

You can check the firmware version of your AirPods by connecting them to your iPhone, going to Settings, finding your AirPods under the Bluetooth section, and checking the version listed there. Alternatively, you can visit a publicly available page online that lists the latest firmware versions for all AirPods models.

What is the minimum battery percentage required for your AirPods to update successfully?

For a successful update, your AirPods should have at least 75% battery charge, and the case should also be charged above 75%.

Can you update your AirPods using a wired connection?

Yes, you can update your AirPods using a wired connection by connecting them to your Mac or iPad using the charging cable and leaving them connected for a few minutes.

What should you do if the wireless update method doesn't work for your AirPods?

If the wireless update method doesn't work, try using a wired connection by connecting your AirPods to your Mac or iPad. If that also fails, consider playing music or audio through your device for a minute with each AirPod to trigger the update.

Why might your AirPods not update to the latest firmware version?

Your AirPods might not update if they have a low battery, are not properly connected to your device, or if there are issues with the connection between your AirPods and the device.

How long does it usually take for the AirPods to update to the latest firmware version?

It typically takes about 5 minutes for the AirPods to update to the latest firmware version when left connected to your device.

Can you force an update for your AirPods through the settings on your iPhone or iPad?

Currently, there is no direct manual option to force an update for AirPods through the settings on your iPhone or iPad. The update process usually happens automatically when connected to your device.

What can you do if you're having issues updating your AirPods and need further assistance?

If you're experiencing issues updating your AirPods, you can look for additional help by searching online, checking forums, or reaching out to Apple support for more personalized assistance.

Outlines

00:00

🔄 Updating AirPods Firmware Automatically

This paragraph explains the process of updating AirPods firmware, which is periodically released by Apple to fix bugs and issues. The speaker shares a personal method that involves ensuring the AirPods are connected to an iPhone or iPad, observing the green indicator light, and then placing them close to the device for about 5 minutes to allow the update to install. If this doesn't work, the user is advised to check the battery percentage, ensuring it's above 75%, and to connect the AirPods to a charger if necessary. The speaker also mentions a publicly available webpage for checking the latest firmware versions for different AirPods models.

05:01

🎧 Troubleshooting AirPods Firmware Updates

The second paragraph discusses troubleshooting steps for updating AirPods firmware. It suggests using a wired connection to a Mac if the wireless method on an iPhone or iPad fails. The speaker also recommends playing music or other audio through the device to which the AirPods are connected, ensuring that both AirPods continue to play without interruption. This method is said to be effective in forcing an update. The speaker expresses a desire for a manual update option in the device settings and invites viewers to share their experiences or issues with AirPods firmware updates.

Keywords

💡AirPods

AirPods are a line of wireless headphones and earbuds developed by Apple Inc. They are central to the video's theme as the script explains how to update the firmware of various generations of AirPods. The script mentions 'regular AirPods, first gen, second gen, or even the AirPods Pro', indicating the different models that the update process applies to.

💡Firmware

Firmware refers to the software that provides the low-level control for a device's specific hardware. In the context of the video, firmware updates are released by Apple to fix bugs and issues with AirPods. The script emphasizes the importance of updating the firmware to ensure the devices work optimally.

💡Update

The term 'update' in the video script refers to the process of upgrading the firmware of AirPods to the latest version. The script provides a step-by-step guide on how to perform this update, which is crucial for resolving issues and improving functionality.

💡LED Indicator

The LED indicator on AirPods provides visual feedback about the status of the device, such as charging or connection status. In the script, the disappearance of the green LED indicator light is mentioned as a signal that the AirPods are ready to update.

💡Percentage

The term 'percentage' in the script refers to the battery level of the AirPods and their charging case. Ensuring that both are charged above 75% is a prerequisite for the update process, as mentioned in the script to prevent delays in the update.

💡Settings

In the context of the video, 'settings' refers to the configuration options available on an iPhone or iPad, where users can access information about their connected AirPods, including the battery percentage and the firmware version.

💡Charge

Charging is the process of replenishing the battery of the AirPods and their case. The script suggests that having sufficient charge is important for the update process, recommending that the AirPods and case be charged above 75%.

💡Wireless Connection

A wireless connection is the method by which the AirPods connect to an iPhone or iPad without the need for a cable. The script highlights that the wireless method is the most effective way to update AirPods on iOS devices.

💡Wired Connection

A wired connection involves using a cable to connect devices, such as connecting AirPods to a Mac for charging and updating. The script mentions this as an alternative method to update AirPods, especially on Mac computers.

💡Apple ID

While not explicitly mentioned in the script, the concept of an Apple ID is implied when discussing updates and settings in the context of Apple devices. An Apple ID is essential for accessing various Apple services and is often used to manage device settings and updates.

💡Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard used for exchanging data between devices over short distances. Although not directly mentioned in the script, Bluetooth is the underlying technology that enables the wireless connection between AirPods and Apple devices for updates.

Highlights

Updating AirPods firmware can fix bugs and resolve issues as released by Apple.

There is no direct manual from Apple on updating AirPods firmware, but the process is simple.

Ensure AirPods are connected to an Apple device, such as an iPhone or iPad, for the update process.

Wait for the green indicator light on AirPods to disappear, indicating connection.

Place AirPods close to the connected iPhone for approximately 5 minutes for firmware to install.

If the update doesn't work, check AirPods and case charge levels, ensuring they are above 75%.

Use the cable that came with the AirPods to charge them if the battery is low.

A low battery percentage may delay the update process.

Check the latest firmware version on a publicly available page for AirPods.

The process for updating AirPods on a Mac is similar to that on an iPhone or iPad.

Wired connection to a Mac may also be used for updating AirPods with a lightning connector.

Wired connection to an iPhone does not seem to update AirPods.

Using Apple TV or Apple Music can help facilitate the update process.

Listening to music on third-party apps like Spotify can also be used for updating.

Ensure both AirPods are connected successfully by testing them individually.

The wireless method is preferred for updating AirPods on iPhone and iPad.

The video suggests a desire for a manual update option in Apple's settings for convenience.

Engage with the community for shared experiences and solutions regarding AirPods firmware updates.

Transcripts

if you have airpods whatever generation

you have be it just the regular airpods

first gen second gen or even the airpods

pro you see here I'm basically going to

be showing you how you can update the

firmware version that's periodically

updated by Apple on your airpods and

that way it will be able to help you fix

some of the bugs and issues that Apple

tries to resolve as they release these

updates and even though there actually

isn't a direct manual from Apple on how

to do this the process itself is

actually pretty simple I've been doing

it for years and every time I do it it

just works so this is the formula so the

first thing you want to do on your Apple

devices it can be you can do this using

your iPhone or iPad is to basically open

up your airpods and make sure that they

are connected and then you notice the

green indicator light on the airpods

just give it a few seconds and then it

will disappear boom you see it has

disappeared and now if you want well you

can close this popup screen that's here

it's just showing you your airpods

percentage and your case percentage so

that's the first St just make sure they

are connected and just give it a few

seconds until the LED indicator

disappears once it's done you can close

this and now what you can do is to

basically just lay your phone down and

then lay your airpods close to your

iPhone relatively close like this leave

it for some time usually takes about 5

minutes on average for it to install the

latest firmware version now if doing

this doesn't work what you want to do is

to connect your airpods to your iPhone

and once they are connected if you go

into your settings and they are

connected successfully you should be

able to see it directly under your

airpod ID right there so you can see my

airpods if you click there then you want

to look at the percentage make sure that

at least the pods themselves they are

charged above 75% % and the case as well

is charged above

75% once you make sure that they are

charged or if they are not yet charged

well then you want to go ahead and take

the cable that came with your airpods

this one is lightning but if you have

the USBC airpods the process is going to

be more or less the same connect it here

and then connect it to a charger so that

your airpods begin to charge now keep in

mind that if your battery percentage is

really low that might actually delay

your update process a little bit so

connect it to a charger if it's not your

charged at least aim for a percentage

above

75% and then they they should update and

after some time you can disconnect them

and then check again and go to all the

way down and you should be able to see

the latest firmware version on the

airpods and you can see and this time

this time this is what I have now if you

don't know what the current form version

there's a publicly available page it's

just called about firmware updates for

airpods you can Google it and it's

available on aods page if you refresh

the page and you look for the version of

airpods that you have like for example

airpods Pro second gen you can see the

latest firmware version or airpods

second gen if you have the airpods pro

first gen or if you have the airpods max

you can see all the airpods that Apple

has ever released they are listed here

with the associated latest firmware

versions so that way once you've done

the two steps I mentioned then you can

check and see if they are updated to the

latest formal version sometimes you do

have to wait a little bit longer but

usually those two steps work pretty good

and I haven't had any issues myself

that's how I usually updat my airpods

now if you are wanting to update your

airpods without using using your iPhone

or your iPad the process is also pretty

simple itself so what you want to do is

to make sure that the airpods are

connected to your Mac or the device that

you want to use if it's a Mac or iPad

then just make sure that they are close

by and you can leave them on the table

like this close to the Mac that they are

connected to or the iPad and they should

be able to update within 5 minutes on

the Mac another step that you can do do

is to if they are a lightning connector

like airpods if they have a lightning

connector on the bottom you can connect

them to your airpods right here and then

run the cable to your Mac they will

automatically begin to charge and you

can also leave them connected to your

Mac via a cable connection and then that

way they will also update the same

process doesn't seem to work for iPhone

like if you connect your cable let's say

your lightning end or your USBC end to

the airpods and then you connect the

other end to the iPhone it doesn't seem

to update that way what works best on

the iPhone and iPad seems to be the

wireless connection method so that's how

it's done and if you've done the wired

conect connection to your Mac and it

doesn't work and you've done the

wireless connection to your phone or

iPad and it still doesn't seem to work

then what you want to do is to make sure

that they are connected at least to your

phone or iPad or device you want to use

to update to and once it's done like

this you can unlock your device and then

you can either use Apple TV to play any

songs or any movies that are there and

listen to a track for like 30 seconds to

a minute if you don't want to use Apple

TV you can use apple music as well it's

the process seems to work the same and

the good thing about this is that you

can listen to music using even third

party applications like Spotify as well

so I sometimes have had to do that but

it's very rare way they don't update

like using the first two methods I

mentioned so once you start listening to

them you can take out one of your

airpods put it in make sure it's working

you can close the case and then make

sure it continues to play even though

the case is down and then you can put

back the same airpods that you were

listening to take the other and and then

continue to listen to tracks and make

sure that it continues to play and then

put them back in your case just like

this close the case and then just give

it a few seconds and then open them up

again and take now both airpods like

this and put them in your ear and just

make sure that they continue to play and

now you know that they are both

connected successfully and there's no

hiccups that you're experiencing once

that is done then you can basically

leave them laying down to your iPhone

like this you don't really have to close

this popup screen here so you can now

leave them connected to your iPhone if

they are low on battery leave them

charging and give it about 5 minutes if

you have low battery then of course you

have to allow for more time and that way

they will be able to update usually I

use the wireless method myself and it

seems to work seamless but if you do

have to use the wired method on on your

Mac connecting the cable to your airpods

and then charging them on your Mac that

works too if you do have to take them

out and listen to music one by one that

works but in most cases it just seems to

update I just wish AO would give us a

manual option maybe under settings in

the uh in the Apple ID or under

Bluetooth where we can manually Force an

update for airpods and then that way it

will save you some time you don't have

to wait for like 5 minutes for it to

update to the latest firmware over the

air but yeah let me know what issues

you're experiencing maybe I might have

experienced something or no someone

who's experienced a similar issue when

it comes to updating the firmare version

of their airpods and that might help you

too so let me know and uh if you like

this video leave a like And subscribe

and I'll see you in the next video peace