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Airpods flaky bluetooth? where they rushed out?

I have been using my Airpods since delivery yesterday, however I have noticed far more Bluetooth drop outs/ audio stutter, than with my Monster iSport Freedoms Wireless.


Some times it is one ear some times it is both. Same handset, same location, same music.


Rather frustrated, any one else noticed this? 😟

AIRPODS, iOS 10.2, null

Posted on Dec 20, 2016 2:29 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2017 11:34 AM

I've experienced much less skipping since iOS firmware update 10.2.1 which included an Apple Watch update also. I performed a hard reset on AirPods and setup watch as new.


Now, a few hours ago, Apple silently released an AirPods firmware update which is 3.5.1. I have not thoroughly tested it. Updating seems simple cuz there isn't much to do and no action required by user. To check firmware version, WITH AIRPODS IN THE CHARGING CASE AND CONNECTED TO IPHONE, go to settings, general, about, AirPods and the firmware should display 3.5.1. If not, leave AirPods in charging case, connected to the phone, wait a few minutes and recheck.


I may not have steps completely accurate so be patient.


Hopefully this new firmware provides a resolution.

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Airpods flaky bluetooth? where they rushed out?

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