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 9B5045a 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 unveiled beta firmware for a range of AirPods models, including the Pro 2, Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5, and AirPods Max 2. This firmware comes with build number 9B5045a and is currently being distributed to developers and public beta testers. Unfortunately, Apple has not provided details about the specific enhancements within this update, as they do not publish notes for AirPods beta releases.
Upon connecting AirPods to an iOS 26, iPadOS 26, or macOS 26 compatible device, users can access a beta firmware option in the AirPods settings interface. Turning on this option enables the installation of the beta firmware. To download the update, users must connect their AirPods to an Apple device and ensure they are powered on. However, because there is no direct software update option similar to that available for other Apple devices, it may take a few hours for the new firmware to be installed.
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