Apple Releases New Firmware for AirPods Gen 3 Models: How-To Update
New Version
Apple today rolled out a new firmware update for the 3rd
generation AirPods, version 6A321. Typically, Apple distinguishes firmware
releases between different AirPods models and this time is no exception as all
other AirPods models did not receive an updated firmware version yet. Let’s
dive into more details.
As is common with the majority of new software versions for
AirPods, Apple does not divulge specific details regarding the updates included
in today's firmware update.
Latest AirPods firmware versions
Here’s a list of the firmware versions available for every
AirPods version:
- AirPods
Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6B34
- AirPods
Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
(Lightning): 6B34
- AirPods
Pro (1st generation): 6A300
- AirPods
(3rd generation): 6A321
- AirPods
(2nd generation): 6A300
- AirPods
Max: 6A300
- AirPods
(1st generation): 6.8.8
How to check your current firmware version for your
AirPods device
You can easily check the current firmware version of your
AirPods / AirPods Pro by following the below steps on iOS 16/17 or iPadOS
16/17:
- Connect
your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
- Go
to “Settings”
- Find
and select your AirPods (for example, "9TechEleven’s AirPods
Pro").
- Scroll
down to “Version” and check your current Firmware version.
How to update your device
Apple is infamous for not providing a manual AirPods
firmware update option which makes it tough to update for most. Click
here to see how you can try force updating your AirPods device.However,
Apple is now offering its users the option to visit an Apple Store and ask help
for updating its device to the latest firmware.
