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New AirPods Pro 2 firmware has been released

AirPods Pro 2 firmware update

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Apple has released the second firmware update for its AirPods Pro 2 since the release of iOS 17, to improve the performance and stability of the wireless earbuds.

The update features build number 6A305 but lists no patch notes, suggesting refinement of more recent updates.

Earlier in the month, Apple updated AirPods Pro, AirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Max to build number 6A300. This version includes press to mute or unmute calls and improvements to automatic switching.

They also updated the AirPods Pro 2 to build number 6A301, which included support for Adaptive Audio and Conversation Awareness when paired with a product running iOS 17.

The new firmware is installed automatically for users, and no mechanism is available to force an update manually. The firmware will install by itself as long as the AirPods or AirPods Pro are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device.

How to check your AirPods firmware version

AirPods users can check the current firmware for audio accessories within the Settings app.

  1. Open the Settings App
  2. Select General
  3. Select About
  4. Select the AirPods you wish to view
  5. A menu will appear showing relevant device information



7 Comments

fizzmaster 18 Years · 113 comments

jeromec said:

It looks to me like the article you linked to refers to build 6A303 whereas this article refers to build 6A305. So, yes, it is the same news that there is a new version. But it is a different new version.

harperium 4 Years · 7 comments

noise cancellation seems improved with 6a305

darkvader 15 Years · 1146 comments

A firmware update for AirPod Pros that doesn't even document what changed?
Ugh.

Japhey 6 Years · 1772 comments

darkvader said:
A firmware update for AirPod Pros that doesn't even document what changed?

Ugh.

The AirPod firmware update is always a nebulous affair, lol.