Supported AirPods
- AirPods Pro 3
- AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)
- AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning)
- AirPods 4
- AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation
Prerequisites
To get the AirPods beta, you’ll need a device running a beta version of:
How to update your AirPods
With iPhone or iPad:
- Bring your AirPods close and open the case, then go to Settings → [Your AirPods Name].
- Scroll down and tap AirPods Beta Updates.
- Turn on the AirPods Beta Updates toggle.
That’s it. Now place your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Wait a few minutes (it took about 10 minutes in my case), and your AirPods should automatically receive the beta firmware update over the air through your iPhone, or iPad.
With Mac:
To enable the AirPods beta, connect your AirPods to your Mac through the Bluetooth Settings. Go to System Settings > Bluetooth and select the (i) next to your AirPods. In the AirPods Settings menu, scroll down to find the “AirPods Beta Updates”. Use the toggle to enable the beta software updates.
Your AirPods will automatically install the latest beta firmware. Just make sure to keep them close to your Mac throughout the process.
Check AirPods Version
To check the current firmware version of your AirPods, go to Settings → [Your AirPods’ name], then scroll down to the About section. You’ll see the version number next to Version.
Latest AirPods beta firmware versions: 9B5042a
Turning off beta software updates:
If you no longer wish to receive beta software updates for your AirPods, just turn off AirPods Beta Updates option in AirPods settings. Although your AirPods will no longer receive any new beta software updates, they'll remain on the installed beta software until the next release of non-beta software is available.
Provide Feedback
Once the beta is installed, it will come with a built-in Feedback Assistant app, which can be launched from the second page of your Home screen. When you come across an issue that needs addressing, send your feedback to Apple with Feedback Assistant.
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