Apple releases second firmware for AirPods Pro 2 in two weeks

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Apple has brought out another update for the AirPods Pro 2, barely a week after its previous release, as well as firmware for the AirPods 4.

White wireless earbuds and charging case on a wooden surface with a green leaf and black mesh object in the background.
AirPods Pro 2



On September 10, Apple released firmware affecting the AirPods Pro 2. Just eight days later, a second firmware release has been issued for the personal audio gear.

The earlier update brought the AirPods Pro 2 firmware to 7A294, but the new release is firmware 7A302.

It is unclear at the time of publication what has actually been included in the firmware. The 7A294 release included support for features announced during WWDC, including head-shaking gesture responses to Siri queries, better noise isolation, and personalized spatial audio for gaming.

It's possible that some of the ground work could be laid for Apple's ambitious update, bringing hearing aid features to the earbuds. The FDA approved the software features on September 12, but Apple may not necessarily implement them straight away.

Alongside the update is a second, this time for the AirPods 4. That update brings the firmware up to 7A304, but similarly, Apple hasn't disclosed release notes for the update yet.

There is no direct way for users to force the update to happen on AirPods, as it happens automatically, so long as they are kept in the charging case and near to a paired device.

How to check your AirPods firmware version



AirPods users can check the current firmware for audio accessories within the Settings app.


  1. Open the Settings App

  2. Select General

  3. Select About

  4. Select the AirPods you wish to view

  5. A menu will appear showing relevant device information



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Comments

  • Reply 1 of 6
    crabbycrabby Posts: 38member
    What I noticed was that version 7A294 made my microphone work again. People on the other end of a phone call can now hear me- had been working on this for ~2 weeks before the update.
  • Reply 2 of 6
    justanagjustanag Posts: 15member
    Your instructions for checking the firmware version are incorrect. Should be Select Bluetooth, not General, then select the AirPods.
  • Reply 3 of 6
    jrussell06jrussell06 Posts: 1member
    What I noticed right away and maybe it was already there is head gestures allows side to side gesture as well as up and down etc
  • Reply 4 of 6
    iOS_Guy80iOS_Guy80 Posts: 873member
    justanag said:
    Your instructions for checking the firmware version are incorrect. Should be Select Bluetooth, not General, then select the AirPods.
    Or in settings press AirPods if you have the AirPods case opened.
  • Reply 5 of 6
    jodywoodcockjodywoodcock Posts: 10member
    justanag said:
    Your instructions for checking the firmware version are incorrect. Should be Select Bluetooth, not General, then select the AirPods.
    You are incorrect about his stated method for checking.. Actually his instructions are correct. That is one way to check. You are also correct in the way you stated to check. Both methods can be used to check. The method you stated is the one I use and is less steps however. 
  • Reply 6 of 6
    kiwimacheadkiwimachead Posts: 47member
    justanag said:
    Your instructions for checking the firmware version are incorrect. Should be Select Bluetooth, not General, then select the AirPods.
    Always been easy to see/find when my AirPods Pro 2 are connected. Airpods system info in General (IP 14 Pro, IOS 18) as well as General in their own menu.
    edited 12:30PM
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