AirPods Update 6F8 for all AirPods is Out! - What's New?

[@Porkchop-76]

Am I the only one that thinks everything sounds better when Spatial Audio is turned off?

[@Stormprobe]

Music sounds ten times better with it on for some reason. What exactly sounds worse to you, music or something else? Also, what music app are you using?

[@Kev-O33]

spatial audio annoys me

[@Porkchop-76]

@@Stormprobe music and movies mainly. When spatial is on things sound more hollow if that makes sense

[@kwekujakese]

@@Stormprobespotify spatial audio is awesome especially with the EQ

[@hemantbhandari8342]

@@Stormprobe sound is not crisp enough with spatial audio on

[@xander0901]

The fact Apple doesn’t have a feature to force an update feels a bit wild. It shouldn’t be hard to implement it under the Bluetooth settings for AirPods.

[@VictorOrange]

its not, when i talked to a apple specialist when i contacted them about this issue, they just said that they wanted it to feel like magic and seamless. All happening in the background. And to be fair, i kinda agree, but there are times when i want to force update my airpods because like my airpods max, them fucks are stuck in a old ass firmware version and "background magic" is not gonna force update it. It has not worked in a long time

[@sam9216]

it’s crazy because as an employee for an AASP, you can remotely force an update through the AST2 diagnostics toolkit. Absolutely no reason why this can’t be done from the users phone.

[@CristianSirb]

@@VictorOrange :)

[@leebeeskee]

Considering a tiny percentage of people are nerdy enough to even think about updates for headphones and how easy it is to just have it done automatically, I'm actually not surprised and it certainly isn't 'wild'

[@VictorOrange]

@@leebeeskee 100% agree. Thats why apple does it that way. its all done seamlessly in the background and just works. Gotta give them credit where credit is due

[@pjono77]

I have the AirPod pro’s and I feel that every update the overall sound gets brighter & brighter, the bass has almost gone compared to when I bought them.

[@fortnitemaster7815]

Oh boy I can’t wait to see the patch notes on what they chan… bug fixes and other improvements why am I not surprised typical Apple these days I still wish they would be more active about these AirPod updates

[@zollotech]

Yeah, they’re not great at their notes. At least there’s one significant thing in this update.

[@fortnitemaster7815]

Right I’m amazed they actually addressed something besides them only saying what new features they added

[@dylanbanning]

@@zollotech Hi I have a pair of AirPod pros with lightning cable and I’m wanting to know what the latest firmware update is and how am I able to force an update because normally the update in the background and I’m not a huge fan of that because most of the time I’m unaware of it and I really hope that Apple addresses this in iOS 18 because there has to be at least some better way to update them

[@fortnitemaster7815]

@@dylanbanningYou can’t sadly it only does it automatically

[@Faycalboukert]

We need to suggest that to Apple to have update button for AirPods and AirTags in their feedback website and App as well!

[@Nicholas.pl_]

agree

[@CPX723]

Tired of Apple pushing updates on AirPods and making the ANC worse and worse every time. "Bug fixes and improvements" my @ss!

[@EcuaBlackOps212]

That’s why Samsung is better. They have their own app to update their earbuds. I regret switching to Apple. I’m joking guys, don’t attack me.

[@bill6872]

They are way too busy designing the new pride flag.

[@EcuaBlackOps212]

@@CPX723 calm down

[@steverobinson2389]

I’m not on beta but haven’t got the update for AirPods Pro gen 2 ? Still trying it now

[@kamalu]

Just got the update, use my AirPods Pro 2nd gen lightning daily for walking. Immediately noticed a reduction in the quality of noise cancellation, sounds like my AirPods now “leak” noise where before the update, noises were significantly muted. It sounds like my AirPods aren’t fitted correctly now.

[@Schrodingerscomment]

I have AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), and thought the same when I tied them out just now. Came here looking to see if anyone else noticed it.

[@darrenburtoft1792]

Agree

[@HIIMUsc]

exactly what i‘ve experienced back then with the Airpods max and Airpods Pro (1st gen)

[@titilopeadefuke1965]

Same issue here.

[@JohnByeBye]

Same.

[@TheGweedMan]

Updating AirPods is the worst thing Apple produces. We should just be an update button on an iPhone and then you know for sure that it’s done.

[@koobs4549]

I can’t seem to get mine to update at all, it’s frustrating

[@jenelleguerrero]

Is it just me or is anyone else’s noise cancellation just like nonexistent…? I feel like I can still hear everything when my AirPods Pro 2 are in noise cancellation mode. As if it’s not enabled at all ☹️

[@samsan3401]

Not just you, it happened in the December 2023 update for me. Haven't updated since. Was splendid before that.

[@seitm7962]

⁠@@samsan3401how did you fix it, I got the same problem. Noice cancellation just not feels as same as before

[@samsan3401]

@@seitm7962 It's not fixed. 🙂

[@jenelleguerrero]

@@samsan3401 that’s wild, cause tf did I pay $250 for then…

[@sebo1337]

I did a reset and it worked again.

[@arthur._xp12yg]

safari feels snappier 🔥

[@zollotech]

lol

[@anikrisafi5888]

Noise cancellation is horrible in this version, barely have a difference between noise canceling and transparency.

[@seitm7962]

My transparency and noice cancellation become the same and its annoying

[@Formisdestiny]

Agreed, that’s really quite something.

[@ytuser1985]

My Airpods Pro 2nd gen seem to have reduced bass on 6F8, is there a way I could downgrade?

[@thejaclexs2133]

Nope

[@saintza]

Welcome to the club, where random firmwares nuke the bass with no way to get it back 😒

[@seanpatterson3576]

AirPod Max have completely disagreed with this update. I have to forget the device, restart the headphones, then reconnect every time i take the headphones off for more than 5 minutes....

[@fetzie23]

TBH it’s scandalous that companies can get away with release notes like that.

[@GarryKnight]

There's a quicker way to check the version number. Just go into Bluetooth and tap the i to the right of the name of the AirPods.

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

That wallpaper is unqiue. Thanks for the AirPods Update video

[@Foton0154]

I have Pro 2 with USB-c and so that's why for some time now I've been hearing noise in a quiet environment in contact mode and the ANC can no longer quiet the angle grinder what they could do a few (2 or 3) months ago😢

[@debbiebridygham9230]

Some Beats earbuds were also updated, my Powerbeats Pro earbuds also received 6F8.

[@richardbaliko1788]

The conversation boost feature is still broken! It’s been broken ever since iOS 17 was released. I hope it will be fixed, one of the best features on the AirPod Pro 2!

[@scottgodown569]

Updated my iPods pro (usb-c) to the 6F8 version. Just connected them to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and then closed the case and locked the phone, went to bed. Woke up and they had been updated….simple.

[@evanludens4583]

I’m on iOS 18 Beta 2 and was able to get my AirPods Pro 2 USB-C to update to version 6F8

[@kumarakshat2798]

Anc works fine for u? Mine is not working

[@Schrodingerscomment]

Is it possible to go back to the previous version? My AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) seem to be "Leaking", or Noise Cancelation is cutting in and out. I noticed one other comment to this effect, anyone else?

[@saweks1398]

ANC is worser now, I can hear people talking more louder now unfortunately

[@CraigfromOmaha]

My AirPods Pro 2 updated before I got the notification for this video from KZbin. 😅

[@DanielWaun]

My AirPods Pro 2 usb c are on 6f7.

[@davidgrant5245]

Same!

[@dwighttuggle]

Also in the 6F7 crew!

[@MichaelM28]

"Important Update" Apple: makes it stupidly difficult to update Edit: made the iSheep mad 😅

[@arthur._xp12yg]

it’s not hard just use your airpods like normal it updated just now and i didn’t even notice

[@Stormprobe]

It’s actually stupidly easy to update them because you have to do nothing besides use them normally. You can’t get any easier than that.

[@seinfarage9959]

True never had it difficult i just use it or connect it n it does it by itself 😊​@@arthur._xp12yg

[@seinfarage9959]

​@@Stormprobeyes that's all it does it itself n it's easy 😊

[@ameen95m]

Mine updated before I even noticed there is a new update. Imagine an 'update AirPods firmware' button in Settings that automatically clicks itself when there is a new update and the iPhone and AirPods are close together. How is that "stupidly difficult"? 😁

[@DaKiddYam_573]

My AirPods won’t update at all and my right AirPod won’t connect either. This is extremely frustrating and have no idea what to do anymore. I guess I just have to buy new ones

[@styleflea9927]

it already updated with 6f8

[@LSR-YT21]

Are they ever going to fix call quality… it’s horrible for me.

[@swatkatgaming1346]

I’m using ios 18 beta 2 and I got AirPods Pro update 6F8😊

[@MrAsishYohan]

Thanks for letting us know. I am using Airpods Pro USB C.

[@michaelberkner1768]

im on ios 18 and i have 6F8 on my airpods pro usb c

[@taoran5826]

Hope they could introduce "lossless" bluetooth codec sometime😢

[@ZachElias-pd5to]

I have AirPods Pro 2 USB-C the updated just fine no problem at all

[@elchamber]

I have left my Airpods 2nd Gen and my Airpod Pros connected to two different iPhones and all on their own charging cables over night. Still nothing.

[@joenissan]

Don’t they have to be charging too?

[@colds7eel]

I'm on the iOs 18 beta and my airpods pro 2 updated just fine to 6F8

[@RubenSudduth]

Me as well it was quick

[@rozaydrizzly6637]

My beat fits pro automatically updated ,

[@BongsQue]

I'm on iOS 18 beta 2 & I've managed to update my Airpods Pro 1st Gen, but I'm honestly not happy with the sound quality ☹️

[@dannyonthat8922]

An update button would be so perfect and about time! 😊

[@SpeedyHonu11]

AirPods Pro 2 repeatedly drop find my location, despite apple replacing them twice, hopefully they find a fix soon

[@mr_daihatsu]

the AirPods needed an update for the beta. battery was trash and the connection issue was bad going from watch to iPhone to Mac Pro especially with phone calls

[@liamcastaldi8079]

I have the iOS 18 beta installed and I just checked my AirPods Pro 2nd gen and they’re updated with the new version already.

[@lemmy2125]

That’s good at least there is a new update I will definitely let my AirPods Pro update

[@artem8193]

I got the update for AirPods Pro gen 2 6F8 with iOS 18 dev beta 2 on iPhone 15 Pro Max

[@samijabry1327]

Updated already maybe cause I charged it today. Airpods pro 2 lightning

[@ManofGears]

All three of my airpods pros are updated to the latest software and they are all randomly disconnecting all my apple devices. :(

[@MyweathernetreportsBlogspot]

iOS 17.5.1, 15 Pro Max. Currently on Air Pods Pro 1st Gen, firmware version 6A321. Attempting to apply updates Wednesday morning. Successfully updated 6A326. This firmware update worked much better than previous updates. 👌

[@mitchandgox1040]

How did you get that cool looking background

[@68francisca]

I used it yesterday it must’ve updated then because I just checked and noticed that it was updated.. but thank you for letting me know 😊❤

[@RiqMoran]

As usual, only noticed that my airpods updated overnight after i saw this upload. 😂

[@stefanefri]

Where can i find your wallpaper on iPhone 😁

[@gnom4685]

pro 2 updated👍

[@jamalwright7337]

My AirPods Pro 2 updated fine but for some apparent reason my beats fit Pro won’t update. Is anybody else having that issue?

[@joenissan]

They need to be able to go LOUDER!

[@i_-ali]

They can mine are deafening in settings go to eq and set it to loudness then go to head phone accommodations and press balanced tone and set the slider to strong

[@elchamber]

This is another example that Apple's software is lacking. Why can't we just connect our AirPods to a pc or Mac and use iTunes to force an update is ridiculous.

[@Jr.AnyOne]

iOS 17.6 Beta2. Update success! Airpods 3

[@cloudgo]

AirPod 3 starting an update now thanks for the tip

[@lozzoe1941]

I can’t get my AirPods to update. I’ve tried opening then closing them putting them next to phone. Nothing works

[@ShawnGrams]

Plugin your AirPods case. Then put next to your phone. Takes 15-20 to update the firmware

[@Smiley-zm1rp]

Wow, AirPods did an update before this video. This is a 1st

[@Magda-440]

I am on ios18 beta and still got airpods pro 2 update.

[@kwekujakese]

my Airpods Pro 2 USB C was low battery but somehow still updated, very interesting

[@TFS_Merciless]

In this update, my airpods case does not appear in the find area.

[@rosestines66]

Thank you Aaron I’m using AirPod 3rd generation n I got mine updated earlier today ❤😊

[@Tg11]

My pro 2's updated tonight despite being on beta software

[@sabinodelar3387]

Hi Aaron. I’m using Powerbeats Pro. Thanks for the update.

[@leslievernon9870]

Yo I absolutely love the head nod to answer calls and announce notifs apple just keeps getting better and better 💪🏼💪🏼

[@rishidesai2006]

is it available in this update or need to wait for ios 18 ?

[@EddieMcGee-te2dp]

I got the update 648 on my AirPods Pro 2 and I am on iOS 18 beta 2 on my iPhone 15...

[@cutiechick825]

i have the airpod pro 2 with a white charging case but they are long i though i had the first gen air pods

[@lemmy2125]

Actually nvm lol my AirPods Pro update is already out and installed let’s gooo ❤️❤️❤️👊🏽 thanks for the important vid ❤️👊🏽🔥

[@MicahsRants]

Thx for the wallpaper 🔥🔥

[@abcdoooabcd]

Ios 18 beta2 on iphone 15 pro max My airpods pro 2 type c got updated to 6F8 without i even noticed

[@CosmicJournee]

Apple needs to make an update where you can find AirPods and the case even when they’re dead. I lost one of my AirPods a few weeks ago and I can’t find it. But I know it’s in my house. 🙃😭

[@deetrvl4life875]

Yes! I want an Update ‘button’ too!

[@Company-59]

My AirPods pro 2 just updated to the new version. All my devices run iOS 18.2.

[@bluetorcher01]

18.2?? That’s not even exist!!

[@Binfallata]

I het this update on my apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation but it’s buggy it’s making noise automatically without any sound.

[@Cmack_2013]

How did he get iOS 18??

[@massimovacca7785]

Hi, I don't know if I am saying something wrong but, in my Beats Fit Pro new firmware added the ability to press the button once during a call to disable the mic. You can choose between one click or two clicks to mute the mics and automatically the other command will be assigned to end the call. For what I recall this wasn't an option with previous firmwares.

[@CristianSirb]

This option is coming from the iPhone's iOS. And it has been there already.

[@alturkitalal]

idk whether to wait for potentially a new airpod announcement or just buy these any thoughts??

[@TechlikeLeon]

Great update and video 😊

[@hollylampert-dd6oo]

Hi Aaron My AirPods Pro are stuck on 5B58 not updating at all can you help me please Yours sincerely holly

[@abc123fhdi]

Noticed that when bluetooth is off the headphones don't connect immediately or it shows connected but then isn't (not sure about latest firmware). Probably works better if bluetooth is on, but I turn it off or deactivate from control center so I can use the phone speaker in my car rather than playing through car audio when using google maps. I suppose I could delete the phone from the car audio and just have bluetooth on all the time since I don't stream to my car that often via bluetooth since it's buggy due to the car firmware being old and can't be updated.

[@rohitbaheti4606]

Same was happening to me, get the airpods case cleaned and they will only stay connected when in your ears

[@markdigitalwealth]

I have 2 pairs of Airpods Pro, in the last few months, there seems to be no difference between Sound cancelling on and transparency and adaptive. , and when i get phone calls, i accept the call in my phone, but it continues ringing and i can't hear the caller , thats on both pairs. Anyone else had these issues?

[@iDimQ]

How to get the same X icon as you do?

[@krskadave]

I'm on B2 and my AirPods Pro 2 got the 6F8 update. the only thing different I did was I plugged them onto power after seeing that my phone recognized them...

[@flynnaz]

Thank you for always keeping us updated. How do I update my Power Beats Pro?

[@zollotech]

Same way as AirPods. Connect them and leave them near iPhone and they update on their own.

[@bruceinmyheart]

Will they update if your phone is near and it’s being used - or do phone need to be idle?

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings

[@55norton55]

AP Pro 1 updated on their own but the case did not update (yet). Thank you for keeping US updated!

[@RaghavVijay]

Awesome they finally made a change to AirPods-yay!!

[@Gunzoski]

AirPods Pro 2nd Gen with USB-C are on 6F8 and my case is on 65.3.0

[@ickess]

I have AirPods Pro two on the 6F8 firmware level. The volume on my AirPods is changing on its own. Seems to be going up and down. Just have regular transparency mode on. Only had the AirPods for a few weeks, so not sure if it’s the upgrade with a bug or with a bug. Anyone else having this problem?

[@liranbelzer7786]

Hi, what Case is that?

[@eliseoangel5034]

I’m using AP Gen 1 and I connected my AirPods to my Mac to update. It took about 5-8 minutes.

[@dhrandy]

My Pro 2s did update while on 18 beta 2.

[@marcochavanne]

My AirPods Max “seem” to have better standby drain outside of their cover on this version. I wear them to sleep and hang them off my bedside table when I get up. I put them on an hour ago and they are still at 88%. Normally with my routine they are around 60% by now. They updated themselves without me realizing it. I have a 15 Pro Max on 17.5.1 and an M1 iPad Air running the latest Developer Beta. I charge them my iPhone and iPad via lightning to USB so maybe that prompted the update?

[@ronsmith4330]

THANK YOU!

[@barneyplumber7673]

I updated all AirPods fine but never can find firmware that Beats Studio Buds + are suppose be on do they never update these anyone know ?

[@AlanRick26]

I wonder if this solves the deactivated-microphone bug that 1700 owners suffered from .

[@alexcraig5788]

Thank you for telling us about this, I would never of known otherwise. I’ve now done what you said and my AirPods 3rd Gen is now up to date with the latest version. 👌 case number has stayed the same as it was though.

[@newkid1802]

airpods update???

[@Philonic]

Please please someone tell me how to update the AirPods Max! I bought a set online and they’re 12 versions of firmware old. I can’t seem to get them to update. Before someone says they’re fake, they’re not. Apple confirmed they’re real and even added Apple Care to them for me.

[@zollotech]

Typically, if they won’t update that means they’re fake. Apple can confirm the serial number is real, but that doesn’t make them real because they’re reused serial numbers many times. unfortunately. If they are real, then all you need to do is make sure they’re charged about 50% connect them to your phone play some music for about 30 seconds then put them back in the case lock your phone and leave them next to each other for about 15 minutes. They should update on their own.

[@Philonic]

@@zollotech thank you!