Apple releases 2D15 firmware update for second-generation AirPods

AppleInsider

Apple on Tuesday issued a firmware update with a build number of 2D15 for second-generation AirPods wireless headphones.

Apple on Tuesday released its 2D15 firmware build for second-generation AirPods, one week after releasing the same firmware for AirPods Pro.

The new firmware update for second-generation AirPods comes a week after Apple released the same firmware build forAirPods Pro.

It isn't clear what changes or under-the-hood fixes are contained in the 2D15 firmware. For AirPods Pro, it was thought to possibly fix issues to active noise cancellation (ANC) caused by the previous 2C54 firmware -- which Apple pulled shortly after release.

Second-generation AirPods, of course, don't have (ANC). But in April, Apple shipped replacement AirPods with an unreleased firmware, which caused pairing issues for users. It's probable that the new update fixes that bug by ensuring all AirPods are updated to a consistent build.

Though there isn't a way to manually install AirPods firmware updates, the wireless headphones should update automatically if they remain in their charging case while connected to an iOS device.

Users can check what firmware version they're running by heading to Settings and navigating to General, About and AirPods.

lwio

I’ve noticed my 1st generation AirPods having trouble understanding my Siri commands and the batteries not lasting as long as they had been. Going to wait for third generation to be released this summer hopefully. 

OutdoorAppDeveloper

You must have the Settings->General->About screen open and scrolled to the bottom before flipping open and closed the iPod case in order to get the AirPods menu item. It's tricky and you may have to do it a few times. I guess this is Apple trying to make an innovative user interface. Really it should have been "Hey Siri, what version firmware is on my AirPods?"

randominternetperson

OutdoorAppDeveloper said:

You must have the Settings->General->About screen open and scrolled to the bottom before flipping open and closed the iPod case in order to get the AirPods menu item. It's tricky and you may have to do it a few times. I guess this is Apple trying to make an innovative user interface. Really it should have been "Hey Siri, what version firmware is on my AirPods?"

It is tricky to find.  On the other hand, I expect that Apple doesn't really want you looking up your firmware version or even knowing that there is such a thing.  It's there for support purposes only.  Mine secretly updated themselves yesterday.  This approach is a good one for Apple--if they never screw up an update.  If millions of people find their AirPods not working because of a botched update that they never asked for or even knew was happening, it's going to be another high profile "gate" for our favorite fruit company.