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Apple Releases New AirPods Pro, AirPods, and AirPods Max Firmware

Apple today released a new firmware update for the original AirPods Pro, the AirPods 2, the AirPods 3, and the Lightning version of the AirPods Max headphones. The new firmware is version 6F21, up from the prior 6A326 firmware that these devices were previously running.

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There is no word on what's included in the firmware, but given that these are all older models, it is likely that the new firmware includes bug fixes and other minor improvements.

Apple doesn't have a way to manually upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or Mac.

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Top Rated Comments

jimthing Avatar
19 months ago
So basically...


YES: [SIZE=6][B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]6F21[/COLOR][/B] (from 6A326)[/SIZE]
[B]✓ AirPods Max - Lightning [/B]
[B]✓ AirPods Pro 1 - Lightning
AirPods 2 - Lightning
AirPods 3 - Lightning

NO:
AirPods Max - USB-C
✗ AirPods Pro 2 - Lightning
✗ AirPods Pro 2 - USB-C
✗ AirPods 1 - Lightning[/B]

✗ AirPods 4 - USB-C

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EDIT: 2 days later ('https://www.macrumors.com/2024/10/24/apple-releases-airpods-pro-2-firmware-7b19')...


YES: [SIZE=6][B][COLOR=rgb(44, 130, 201)]7B19[/COLOR][/B] (from 7A305)[/SIZE]
[B]✓ AirPods Pro 2 - Lightning
AirPods Pro 2 - USB-C[/B]
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
ANDJOE Avatar
19 months ago
I think y’all are stressing out too much about a firmware update that happens automatically in the background, without notice. I know we are excited about the new hearing aids we will all own soon but let’s maintain some composure.
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
kerr Avatar
19 months ago
Poorly structured article title.

Apple Releases New AirPods Pro

then the rest on the next line. The word firmware should be much earlier in the title.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
verniesgarden Avatar
19 months ago
sounds snappier!
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
19 months ago
Got the update. My pair of AP2s is AP3 now. Thanks Apple! 😁
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
chrfr Avatar
19 months ago

We'll have to wait until someone with APP2 updates to 6F21, or not.
6F21 is a lower number than the 7A305 that's on APP2. This is not an update that applies to them.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)