Related Article: About firmware updates for AirPods

My airpods are still at version 3A283. Why haven’t they been updated ? How do I update them.

Recently, my right airpod has been dying every 5 minutes give or take. I looked up the possible causes because I have never dropped my airpods or airpods cased. It is not dead, I charge them when necessary and they haven’t been exposed to any liquids, I also clean them occasionally. I see that them being outdated can also be a reason why one airpod would die faster. I would like to know why my AirPods haven’t been updated to the latest version & how do I do so now?

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 5:47 AM

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Hi ketanjah

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: My airpods are still at version 3A283. Why haven’t they been updated ?


You would need iOS16 on your iPhone, so the firmware on the AirPods can (automatically) update.

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support says the latest version is iOS 16.6

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Re: How do I update them.


Apple support's online article: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

says:

"Firmware updates are delivered automatically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi".


Tip: Leave AirPods connected to power overnight with the iPhone close by.


More info. / support / contact / if needed:

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

Posted on Sep 5, 2023 11:27 PM

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Sep 5, 2023 11:27 PM in response to ketanjah

Hi ketanjah

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: My airpods are still at version 3A283. Why haven’t they been updated ?


You would need iOS16 on your iPhone, so the firmware on the AirPods can (automatically) update.

About iOS 16 Updates - Apple Support says the latest version is iOS 16.6

_______________________

Re: How do I update them.


Apple support's online article: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support

says:

"Firmware updates are delivered automatically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac that's connected to Wi-Fi".


Tip: Leave AirPods connected to power overnight with the iPhone close by.


More info. / support / contact / if needed:

AirPods Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

My airpods are still at version 3A283. Why haven’t they been updated ? How do I update them.

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