After years of users guessing how to update AirPods firmware, Apple finally explained the official steps to get the latest version.

Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases.

Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2, the first such release since the latest public build shipped in November.

Last September, Apple announced a massive upgrade for its AirPods Pro 2. That was designed to place hearing protection at the front and centre of its remit, offering a range of new features and functionality.

Rather than leave it up to chance, you can take steps to update your specific AirPods model to the latest software version.

Apple has finally provided a step-by-step guide on how to update your AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max to the latest firmware. While most of the steps were already known, this guide offers clarity as well as troubleshooting steps if your AirPods won’t update.

For years, Apple has refused to elaborate on how to install AirPods firmware updates, but finally here’s the step-by-step guide.

Macworld Every now and then, Apple’s wireless earbuds get a new firmware update—that’s the software that controls all the hardware on the device. Sometimes this is just random bug fixes where Apple doesn’t even tell you what’s fixed.