New firmware versions released for AirPods 2 and 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max, and Apple’s official MagSafe chargers. We will start talking about the latter and have MagSafe chargers also received a new version in which they switch from the status of versions 9M5069 to 10M229. This new version corresponds directly to the improvements implemented in the AirPods version, so everything must work correctly.
In this case MagSafe chargers do not allow forcing the installation of the new version
AirPods 2 and 3, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max also get update
All these new versions are already available and should be installed in our headphones in the next few hours. In this case, the details of the new features that are implemented in this new version 4C165.
How to force update AirPods
In case you want force the installation of this new firmware Since it does not appear on AirPods, you can perform the following steps:
- We leave the AirPods inside the charging case
- We connect the Lightning charging cable and that’s it
With this procedure, we will be able to force the firmware update one way or another in case it has not been installed. If what you want is to know which version your Airpods have installed, just follow the steps below:
- Make sure AirPods are connected to iPhone or iPad
- Open the Settings app
- Choose the option, General
- Enter the Information section
- Click on the text, AirPods, or any name you have
AirPods Max just need to be near the iPhone and with enough battery to update, so the only thing we can do is charge them near our iPhone and the update will install automatically. In case we have any news of these released versions, we will share it on the blog.