AirPods Pro 2 with Lightning get 6.1.34 firmware

Apple has released new firmware for both versions of AirPods Pro 2.

The update brings the personal audio accessories to build number 6B34, 6.1.34. As usual, Apple doesn't provide release notes, but the updates typically include performance improvements and bug fixes.

Apple's last update for the AirPods Pro 2 was on November 9, marking its third firmware release for the model.

Unlike devices like an iPhone or iPad, you can't manually update the AirPods Pro 2. Instead, the firmware will install itself automatically when the AirPods Pro are placed in the charging case and connected to an iOS device.

How to check your AirPods firmware version

AirPods users can check the current firmware for their audio accessories by accessing the Settings app on their iPhone or iPad.

Open the Settings App
Select General
Select About
Select the AirPods you wish to view
A menu will appear showing relevant device information

Update 5:00 p.m. EST: the firmware is available for both AirPods Pro 2 models, but the story originally said it was only the Lightning model,

6 Comments

mike1 10 Years · 3437 comments

About 1 year ago

AppleInsider said:

Apple has released new firmware for its AirPods Pro 2, though it is only for versions equipped with Lightning for charging, not USB-C.

The Apple support site shows the same firmware for both versions.

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C): 6B34
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): 6B34

Rogue01 3 Years · 196 comments

The article says you can't manually update the AirPod Pros. Actually, you can. Follow these steps - Open the case. Place next to the iPhone. Close the pop-up window. Go to Settings. See the AirPods Pro 2 at the top of settings. Click and scroll to see the version. Close Settings. Close the case. Leave it next to the iPhone for ~20 minutes. Open the AirPods Pro 2 case again and go through to Settings again and see that has updated the firmware.

Works for me when I do it.

iOS_Guy80 5 Years · 905 comments

Rogue01 said:

The article says you can't manually update the AirPod Pros. Actually, you can. Follow these steps - Open the case. Place next to the iPhone. Close the pop-up window. Go to Settings. See the AirPods Pro 2 at the top of settings. Click and scroll to see the version. Close Settings. Close the case. Leave it next to the iPhone for ~20 minutes. Open the AirPods Pro 2 case again and go through to Settings again and see that has updated the firmware.

Works for me when I do it.

Thank you, your tip worked for me. Is this the first time you have updated the firmware update for AirPods using this technique or have you used it in the past?

caladanian 10 Years · 380 comments

Why Apple has no «new firmware available, update now?» pop-up when you open the case or some other place is beyond me.

arcs 11 Years · 6 comments

Rogue01 said:

The article says you can't manually update the AirPod Pros. Actually, you can. Follow these steps - Open the case. Place next to the iPhone. Close the pop-up window. Go to Settings. See the AirPods Pro 2 at the top of settings. Click and scroll to see the version. Close Settings. Close the case. Leave it next to the iPhone for ~20 minutes. Open the AirPods Pro 2 case again and go through to Settings again and see that has updated the firmware.

Works for me when I do it.

Yes, this worked for me too. Thank you!!!