With this simple and very fast tutorial let’s see together how to update the firmware of the AirPods to the latest version available!The firmware is a program, or a sequence of instructions, integrated directly into a component.The term derives from the English language of ” firm ” ( stable ) and ” software ” ( logical component ), which in Italian is equivalent to permanent logical component .
The firmware is installed directly by the device manufacturer at the end of the production process.It normally resides permanently in the hardware for which it was designed and until a few years ago it was not modifiable by the end user.Even the AirPods , the very famous earphones produced by Apple, have a specially developed firmware inside them .
But how to update the firmware of the AirPods in a simple, fast and above all in total safety?
Check the firmware
Apple periodically releases firmware updates that affect all its products and AirPods are also among them.
Very often the updates of the earphones produced by the Cupertino company take a back seat compared to, for example, the iPhone or iPad .
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The first thing you need to do ( not mandatory ) is to check the software version you currently have installed in your AirPods .
- With the AirPodspaired with your terminal enter the settings -> General > Info .
- Now scroll down the list and choose the item ” AirPods “.
- Check the current firmwareversion currently installed.
Now let’s move on to the actual update.
How to update AirPods firmware
First of all, you must know that the firmware of the AirPods does not really need to be forced, but it updates automatically .
It happens when the earbuds themselves are placed in their charging case and synced with your device.
This method devised by Apple is very convenient and allows us not to perform superfluous operations and to have our AirPods always updated.
But if we wanted to update manually, is it possible?
Of course, here’s how:
- Connect your AirPodsto an iPhone , iPad or other Apple device connected to the network.
- Insert the earbuds into the charging case and close it for a few seconds.
- Open the case again and close the menu that appears on the screen with a swipe.
- Close the AirPodscase again and wait for the update.
Nothing could be simpler, right?
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