Apple Releases New AirPods Beta Firmware
Apple today released new beta firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3 , AirPods 4, AirPods 5 , and AirPods Max 2 . The firmware has a build number of 9B5042a and is rolling out for developers and public beta testers. There's no word on what's included in the firmware update because Apple doesn't offer notes for AirPods beta releases. When the AirPods are connected to an iPhone, iPad , or…
Apple has rolled out a new beta firmware for various models of AirPods, including the AirPods Pro 2, Pro 3, 4, 5, and Max 2. The firmware, identified by build number 9B5042a, is being distributed to developers and public beta testers. Apple has not disclosed the specifics of the update due to the absence of notes for AirPods beta releases.
When paired with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac running iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 or later, AirPods users can access a beta firmware option within the AirPods settings interface. Activating the beta updates grants users the ability to install the firmware. To download the updates, the AirPods must be connected to an Apple device while powered on.
Due to the lack of a software update option akin to other Apple devices, installing the firmware can take several hours.
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