3C39 AirPods Max Firmware update

[Shadowbech]

TBH I don't think this really fixed the battery drain issue. This morning was down to 90% after listening to music. 12 hours later it's now at 84% while still in it's case. I did listen some more this morning and it was down to 78% before I put it in the case. I'll report back later of where the % is when I'm back home.

 

[zhenya]

This has mostly fixed the drain issues for me. I never use the case, and the AirPods are primarily used in my office during the day connected to my Mac. Previously the headphones would be nearly or completely drained most mornings if I left them in bluetooth range of the Mac.

I'm now through day 3 of use on one charge leaving them unplugged next to the Mac every night. Still drains a bit (5%) or so overnight, but this is much more manageable.

Also the on/off head detection is working reliably on the Mac now.

I would like to see the auto-switching extend better to the Mac where I do not have to click on the Connect prompt quite so frequently after taking them off, then interacting with a nearby iOS device. If I have them on and am using my Mac, they should just connect.

 

[Deliro]

Mods - Delete. Redundant post. My apologies.

 

[Shadowbech]

Well 8 hours later it dropped from 78% to 70% while in case. I"m going to try and factory restore, if not, going to return this sucker.

 

[dandrewk]

Well 8 hours later it dropped from 78% to 70% while in case. I"m going to try and factory restore, if not, going to return this sucker.

Let us know if that works.

 

[doolar]

This has mostly fixed the drain issues for me. I never use the case, and the AirPods are primarily used in my office during the day connected to my Mac. Previously the headphones would be nearly or completely drained most mornings if I left them in bluetooth range of the Mac.

I'm now through day 3 of use on one charge leaving them unplugged next to the Mac every night. Still drains a bit (5%) or so overnight, but this is much more manageable.

Also the on/off head detection is working reliably on the Mac now.

I would like to see the auto-switching extend better to the Mac where I do not have to click on the Connect prompt quite so frequently after taking them off, then interacting with a nearby iOS device. If I have them on and am using my Mac, they should just connect.

Same experience as I have. I’m down to 67% right now on the third day after last full charge. I’ve been using them for several hours each day.

I don’t use the case either.

 

[Hamsterhjulet]

Battery drain seems to have been patched somehow, but it’s still draining faster than I’d expect. Mine went from 67% - 55% in 15 hours while being in case. I would expect 1% per 2-3 hours in the case.

 

[Shadowbech]

I plugged it in this morning. I'm going to test how long it will last without the case and see the difference. However, I don't believe that this update fixed the drain issue completely on my end. I've already did the factory reset.

 

[dandrewk]

Last night, I left the APMs in the case overnight. 11 hours later, battery level decreased by 16%! Yes, I have the latest firmware.

Update. I rebooted the APMs (not a full reset). I put the headphones in it's case. 16 hours later, it lost 2% capacity.

So, rebooting is necessary after the firmware update.

Note - Be sure to follow Apple's guidelines, which include charging the APMs a few minutes before rebooting/resetting.

 

[ZipZap]

Update. I rebooted the APMs (not a full reset). I put the headphones in it's case. 16 hours later, it lost 2% capacity.

So, rebooting is necessary after the firmware update.

Note - Be sure to follow Apple's guidelines, which include charging the APMs a few minutes before rebooting/resetting.

Link to how?

 

[dandrewk]

Link to how?

How to restart or reset AirPods Max - Apple Support

If you're having an issue with your AirPods Max, you can restart your AirPods Max or reset them to factory settings.

support.apple.com

 

[doolar]

Update. I rebooted the APMs (not a full reset). I put the headphones in it's case. 16 hours later, it lost 2% capacity.

So, rebooting is necessary after the firmware update.

Note - Be sure to follow Apple's guidelines, which include charging the APMs a few minutes before rebooting/resetting.

I think a reboot only is necessary if you encounter any problem. I did not reboot after the update, and my pair’s been flawless since.

 

[Hjupter Cerrud]

Anyone else having connection problems?... I have to reset my APM every morning when I start using them, seems like this happens after they go ultra power mode like they just won't wake up I can see they connect to the iPhone or Mac but no sound at all and when I try to change the mode in the iPhone while wearing them it says I need to put them on.
I love my APMs but this is becoming really frustrating

 

[jterp7]

are you using oem case / aftermarket?

 

[Hjupter Cerrud]

are you using oem case / aftermarket?

I'm using the original case

 

[ZeChild]

Anyone else having connection problems?... I have to reset my APM every morning when I start using them, seems like this happens after they go ultra power mode like they just won't wake up I can see they connect to the iPhone or Mac but no sound at all and when I try to change the mode in the iPhone while wearing them it says I need to put them on.
I love my APMs but this is becoming really frustrating

Not had that problem My APM's are a week old but a couple of times now they've glitched and I'm getting transparency in one ear and noise cancelling in the other, to say it's an odd felling is an understatement, thought one of my ears had finally packed it in, don't know if anyone else has had this or I'm just the lucky one?

 

[kirk.vino]

Not had that problem My APM's are a week old but a couple of times now they've glitched and I'm getting transparency in one ear and noise cancelling in the other, to say it's an odd felling is an understatement, thought one of my ears had finally packed it in, don't know if anyone else has had this or I'm just the lucky one?

I’ve had that only once before and some others reported it too. It gets easily resolved by rebooting/reconnecting them.

 

[doolar]

I’ve had that only once before and some others reported it too. It gets easily resolved by rebooting/reconnecting them.

I’ll chime in to agree. Happened to my pair once, a reboot and everything was back to normal.