How to make sure your AirPods update to the latest firmware version, and check which version is installed

Dave Johnson

Nov 19, 2019, 19:55 IST

How to make sure your AirPods update to the latest firmware version, and check which version is installed

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To update your AirPods, charge them near your iPhone.

You can't update your AirPods manually, but you can ensure that the AirPods are ready to update when Apple releases new firmware.
Your AirPods will update automatically when they're in their charging case, the case is charging, and it's near your iPhone.
You can check your AirPods' current firmware version in the iPhone's "About" page, in the Settings app.
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In an effort to make owning and maintaining your AirPods feel effortless, Apple doesn't make you update your AirPods manually. In fact, there's no way to update them manually at all.

Instead, when updates are available, they're installed automatically.

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You can, however, check the firmware version of your AirPods - in other words, what their current update version is - whenever you like.

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When AirPods update automatically

You can't force your AirPods to install an update, but it's helpful to know when they'll perform the update automatically.

Your AirPods will update when:

The AirPods are in their charging case.
The AirPod case is charging - either plugged into a charging cable or on a wireless charging pad (if they can charge wirelessly).
The AirPod case is near your iPhone.