To keep your Apple audio devices in top condition, it’s important to make sure their software is up to date. It may sound simple, but it’s not as easy as it sounds. To help you out, let us present you with this quick guide to updating your AirPods.
How to update your AirPods on iPhone
It’s worth noting that the AirPods update process is automatically managed in the background, which can make it difficult to know what to do to make sure your earphones are always up to date.
That’s why it’s important to take certain steps to make sure your AirPods have the latest update. To do this
- Place the AirPods in their charging case
- Make sure the charging case has a power supply.
- Place your iPhone next to the case
- Leave them in place for 10 to 15 minutes.
Your earphones should then logically update their firmware, with the help of your phone.
How to update your AirPods on Android
Despite the fact that AirPods are compatible with Android smartphones, they remain devoid of several features, including the ability to update them. Given that Apple has designed its earphones to use iOS as a channel for accessing its software, you’ll unfortunately be stuck on the firmware version supplied with your AirPods if you pair them with an Android device.
To remedy this, you can ask a close friend or family member with an iPhone to pair their phone with your earphones on a regular basis, which will automatically update their firmware, but otherwise you’ll have to visit an Apple Store or consider ditching your Android for an iPhone when your current device starts to fail.
How to check the firmware version of your AirPods
If you want to quickly check the firmware version of your AirPods, here’s a simple method to follow:
- Make sure the earphones are connected to your iPhone
- On your iPhone: go to Settings > Bluetooth and press the small i symbol to the right of your AirPods.
- Scroll down until you find the “Version” field, which will tell you the firmware currently installed on your device.
Now you know how to update your AirPods, and how to check which version they have.