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Apple today released new firmware update for both the Lightning and USB-C versions of the AirPods Pro 2. The new firmware is version 6B34, up from the 6B32 firmware introduced in November.

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Apple does not provide details on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware beyond "bug fixes and other improvements," so it is unclear what's new in the update, but prior software releases have been refining functionality introduced in iOS 17 such as Adaptive Audio.

Apple does not give customers instructions on how to upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air while the ‌‌AirPods‌‌ are connected to an iOS device. Putting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ in the case, connecting the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to a power source, and then pairing the ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌ to an iOS device or Mac should force the update.

You can check your ‌‌‌AirPods‌‌ firmware by following these steps:

  • Connect your ‌‌‌‌‌‌AirPods Pro‌‌‌‌‌‌ to your iOS device.
  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap General.
  • Tap About.
  • Tap ‌‌‌‌‌AirPods‌‌‌‌‌.
  • Look at the number next to "Firmware Version."

If we learn more about what's new in the firmware release, we'll update this article.

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Top Rated Comments

axantas Avatar
axantas
31 months ago
Usually there are complaints about the update process of the AirPods. Just be happy with the way, Apple does it.

I also own the Sony WF-2000XM5 buds. The update process is a pain in the - you know where.
The app always loses connection, the update process gets interrupted all the time, the app does not know my buds anymore and annoying things like that.

With the AirPods, it just happens. Maybe not right now, but it is done. Every time. Without any interaction.
Score: 16 Votes (Like | Disagree)
cateye Avatar
cateye
31 months ago
IT'S NEW AIRPODS FIRMWARE DAY!! OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY OH BOY

(stripping off clothes, running around in a loin cloth holding basket full of Apple stickers, throwing them into the air in great handfuls and singing the New Firmware song)

Today! Today!
We get new firmware today!
What it changes is a mystery,
But the old version is now history!
Today! Today! ... HOORAY!
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Bigkool2inSC
31 months ago

Wait this isn’t for the Airpods Pro 2 with usb c case, it just updates the lightning ones to same version as the usb c ones
It will convert the lightening port to a USB-C port...
Score: 11 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Djones96
31 months ago

This is my experience as well. When going from Adaptive to Transparency the difference is pretty stark.
This lady that works out at my gym sings out loud when she has her headphones in, and she sounds like a dying mouse when she sings, adaptive audio does a pretty good job of drowning her out lol.
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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Jimmy Bubbles
31 months ago
I updated mine and I swear my car horn is louder.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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upandown
31 months ago

I'm 100% noise cancelling is dramatically worse since the firmware update about 3 updates ago, since then we're getting monthly updates.
Here are the facts. You can also go back and find his earlier videos comparing firmwares to support, or invalidate your claim. In summary it has changed slightly with some frequencies but overall has improved. Expect a new video tomorrowish comparing 6B34 to 32. Hope this helps.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)
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