Apple Releases New Beta Firmware for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4

Apple has released a beta firmware update for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4. The build number is 7E5080a.

AirPods beta firmware for Apple Developer Program members enables development of features on iOS and macOS for AirPods. It also enables debugging of issues by Apple with log collection.

Apple hasn't revealed what's new in the latest beta, but has provided instructions on how to enroll in the testing program.


Important
Once installed on your AirPods, the beta software cannot be removed. Your device will continue to run this software until an updated non-beta software version is released. In the meantime, you will automatically receive any additional beta software updates as long as you have enabled your AirPods to receive them using the installation steps below.

Prerequisites
● iPhone running iOS 18 beta software
● Mac running macOS 15 beta and Xcode 16 beta software
● AirPods that are supported

Enrollment instructions
1. Pair your AirPods with your iPhone and verify they're connected.
2. Connect your iPhone to Mac with Xcode beta open. When prompted, click 'Allow device to connect' on Mac and 'Trust Computer' on iPhone.
3. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy & Security. Under Security, enable Developer Mode and follow the prompts to restart your iPhone and enter your password.
4. Disconnect iPhone from the Mac, then reconnect it. You may also need to close and reopen Settings.
5. Developer Settings will now appear at the bottom of the Settings menu. Open Developer > Pre - Release Beta Firmware, then select the toggle for the AirPods device to be enrolled.
6. Read and follow the onscreen instructions for enrolling into the beta program. Please be patient as it may take up to 24 hours to receive these updates.

Log collection
● By default, log collection on your AirPods is turned off. To enable log collection, in the Pre-Release Beta Firmware menu, select the toggle to enable/disable log collection. Your log collection selection will be sent to your AirPods upon your next connection.
● If enabled, log collection will automatically turn off after 4 days.


Testers are asked to use Feedback Assistant to report any issues they encounter with the AirPods beta software.

If you don't have AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods 4, both models are on sale today:
● AirPods Pro 2: $199 ($50 off)
● AirPods 4 (with ANC): $168.99 ($10.01 off)
● AirPods 4: $119 ($10 off)