Apple has just released update 5E133 for all its 2023 Airpods models, we will tell you how to install it and what new features it includes.
The bone AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max have a new firmware update available for download on all AirPods, you can buy this 2023. New firmware 5E133 is now available after updates 5B58 and 5B59 which were released in November and January respectively. And, as always, this is an update that fixes bugs and improves the user experience.
Apple doesn’t offer a lot of news information which are included in AirPods firmware updates because it is not an update like iOS or iPadOS. However, the company has a support document with information on AirPods updates.
Bug fixes and other improvements
Apple has updated all of its AirPods to a new version
How to Update Your AirPos to the New Firmware Version
Updating AirPods isn’t as easy as updating an iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch because there’s no update page. Apple ensures that the update happens automatically when your iPhone, iPad or Mac is near the AirPods.
Firmware updates are provided periodically while your AirPods are charging and within Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
However, there is a way to try to “force” this update. Our recommendation is connect the AirPods to the iPhone as you usually do, enter the settings and the menu that appears in the upper area and see the firmware version below
- Store AirPods in their charging case.
- Connect the case to the charger using the Lightning cable.
- AirPods must be connected to your iOS device.
- Obviously, your iPhone or iPad must be connected to the Internet.
- We don’t know exactly when, but leaving both devices closed for a while will cause the AirPods to update to the latest version.
- If the devices have 100% battery, it is easier for them to update.
Interestingly, Apple gives you another option: go to an Apple Store to update your AirPods. Although it is not something very comfortable, and less if a new update arrives every 2 or 3 months.
If you don’t have an Apple device nearby, you can make an appointment at an Apple Store or Apple Authorized Service Provider to update your firmware.
Apple has improved the way we access AirPods settings with a new menu in iPhone or iPad settings that only appears when they’re docked. However, the the way to update has not changed and we just have to wait for them to do it themselves.
