After years of users guessing how to update AirPods firmware, Apple finally explained the official steps to get the latest version.

Apple today released new beta firmware updates for both AirPods 4 models and the AirPods Pro 2 with both Lightning and USB-C charging cases.

Rather than leave it up to chance, you can take steps to update your specific AirPods model to the latest software version.

For years, Apple has refused to elaborate on how to install AirPods firmware updates, but finally here’s the step-by-step guide.

Macworld Every now and then, Apple’s wireless earbuds get a new firmware update—that’s the software that controls all the hardware on the device. Sometimes this is just random bug fixes where Apple doesn’t even tell you what’s fixed.