Apple Releases New Firmware for Powerbeats Pro 2 - MacRumors
Skip to Content

Apple Releases New Firmware for Powerbeats Pro 2

by

Apple today released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds that came out earlier this year. The updated firmware has a version number of 7B30, an update to the prior 7B24 firmware that Apple seeded out just after the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ 2 launched.

powerbeats pro 2 2
We don't know what's included in the firmware, but the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ 2 have a unique heart rate monitoring feature that's new to Apple earbuds, so it's possible the update is related to that feature.

Along with heart rate monitoring that's done through optical LED sensors in the earbuds, the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ 2 feature Active Noise Cancellation, Personalized Spatial Audio, Apple's H2 chip for connectivity, and a redesigned acoustic architecture that allows for better sound.

The updated firmware can be installed on the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ 2 by connecting them to power and ensuring that they are in Bluetooth range of an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi. Firmware can be checked on the iPhone by going to Settings > Bluetooth and tapping the Info button next to the Beats headphones in the list. Android users can download new Beats firmware through the Beats app for Android.

Tag: Powerbeats Pro Guide

Top Rated Comments

P
poematik13
13 months ago
Got one of these for my dad because he says he needs the hook shape as the regular airpods keep falling out. It seems like a pretty solid device and no issues despite the bad reviews
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
J
John_Blackthorne
13 months ago
Update makes the heart rate tracking actually work.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
P
phillyman
13 months ago

Can you listen to music and use Hr? That’s all everyone wants to know.
from iPhone yes. Syncing back and forth from Gym equipment no
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
honglong1976 Avatar
honglong1976
13 months ago
Can you listen to music and use Hr? That’s all everyone wants to know.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BGPL Avatar
BGPL
13 months ago
Hopefully it will fix the audio EQ... I don't think they sound as terrible as some say, but there's room for improvement. I would assume the drivers are different than the APPro2, otherwise they would've borrowed the firmware settings. Most would agree the APPro2 sound quite good for such low power consumption.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
P
phillyman
13 months ago
One thing to remember, if you have apple watch the HR tracking is done through watch. As for HR not working if you workout with music on exercise equipment. Absolute garbage. I have and like them. Luckily I don't use the pairing function to exercise equipment.

One detail that has been mentioned. I like that the flat surface is the "button" BUT and it is a HUGE BUT. It is ridiculously sensitive, if you try to adjust the headphones a little bit, it counts as a press. I have/had the beats fit pro. There a press was a press. With the PB2 it really is a"feather like" glance to register.

Philly

EDIT: I haven't upgraded yet to new firmware but overall I haven't had any issues. Good sound and noise cancelling, for me the canceling of the Airpods pro 2 is noticeably better which surprised me.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Read All Comments