Apple has released new beta firmware for AirPods 2, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max. It has version number 5B5040c, but it’s unclear what’s new with this update as Apple hasn’t provided any details. to about.

You can download the new beta firmware from Apple’s Developer Center and install it on your AirPods by pairing it with an iPhone and connecting it to a Mac with a Lightning cable. Then launch Xcode 14 beta on the Mac, go to Settings > Developer menu and select the “Pre-release Beta Firmware” switch in the AirPods Test section.

AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 2

The OTA will be delivered within 24 hours of enabling the pre-release testing option, but remember that your iPhone should be running the latest iOS 16 beta and your Mac should have the latest macOS Ventura beta. It is also worth mentioning that this update is intended for developers and may contain bugs that may hamper the user experience.

That said, Apple recently released the first firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2 for those not enrolled in the beta program. It has the version number 5A377 and comes with bug fixes and “other improvements”.

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