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                    Apple Updates AirPods Firmware to 4C165

   Adam Engst

   Apple has updated the firmware in the second-and third-generation
   AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max to version 4C165. Previous
   firmware updates have both [1]resolved and caused problems.
   Unfortunately, Apple doesn't publish release notes for AirPod firmware,
   so there's no way to know what it might do. The update should roll in
   automatically, but if you want to encourage it to install sooner, try
   these steps.

   First, check to see if you need the firmware update. Make sure your
   AirPods are in their case and connected to your iPhone. Then go to
   Settings > General > About > AirPods, where you can see your firmware
   version. If it reads 4C165, your AirPods have already been updated.

   (If the AirPods menu item doesn't appear: open the AirPods charging
   case, wait until the charge status alert appears at the bottom of the
   screen, and then check again. If you still don't see the AirPods menu
   item in the Settings app, try selecting them in the Control Center
   media controls. If all else fails, make sure they're connected in
   Settings > Bluetooth.)

   Once you're certain your AirPods are connected, you can close the case
   and put it in your pocket or keep it near your iPhone. There's nothing
   more to do except wait. I wasn't paying close attention to when mine
   finally updated, but within 20 minutes, the Settings app was showing
   the new firmware version.

   Let us know in the comments if firmware version 4C165 fixes or causes
   any problems with your AirPods.

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