After a short hiccup, Apple has firmware replace 5E133 for the 2nd- and Third-gen AirPods, 1st- and 2nd-gen AirPods Professional, and AirPods Max. The primary-generation AirPods are nonetheless on 6.8.8 and haven’t been up to date since December 2019.
In response to Apple’s launch notes, the replace, which follows a number of updates over the previous week together with iOS 16.4.1 and macOS 13.3.1, accommodates the usual “bug fixes and different enhancements.” When Apple initially launched the replace on Tuesday, any try by the AirPods to put in it returned an error. Apple shortly pulled the replace and launched a working model.
Tips on how to replace the AirPods firmware
Apple installs AirPods firmware routinely whereas charging, so it’s doable the firmware is already put in. There isn’t a approach for the person to power the firmware replace, so if it’s not put in, plug your AirPods right into a charger along with your iPhone close by and look ahead to the brand new firmware to put in.
Test the AirPods firmware model
Right here is how one can see if the firmware is put in.
- Time to finish: 2 minutes
- Instruments required: iOS 16
- Supplies required: AirPods
Bluetooth settings
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Open the Bluetooth tab within the Settings app in your iPhone.
Choose your AirPods
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Search for your AirPods within the My Units part and faucet the Information (i) icon.
Firmware model itemizing
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Scroll all the way down to the About part. Within the itemizing for Model, you’ll discover the model variety of the firmware to your AirPods.