Hi i recently downloaded the firmware update for the airpods max, and noticed the battery life went down, they just dont last like they used to. Is it me or is the battery really draining faster than normal? Thank you.
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Airpods max battery
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How did you download the firmware? I want to try on my AirPods Max.
My battery life is okay but I only listen for a few hours at a time. Most of the time it dies because it’s idle for too long.
I was told use the headphones for a minute then connect the charger into the headphones and wait 30 minutes, youll get a pop up letting you know the firmware has been downloaded.
I have the case but i dont use it maybe i should.
Did it work?
On another note: Anyone notice the drainage getting worse? Mine dropped 48% in less than 24 hours.
Apple just allowed me to return my Maxes almost two months after I had bought them because of the battery drain while in the case. They first did a return and replacement, but then allowed me to return the replacement -- which was no better -- for a full refund.
They admitted that battery drain when not in use is a known issue for which there is currently no fix. Resetting, etc., does not make any difference.
What is unclear -- to me, at least -- is whether this affects everyone, or just some AP Maxes. The latest firmware update may have made this worse. But there are numerous reports of the drainage problem going back a long way.
I loved the AP Max in other respects. But I am quite pleased with my new Bose QuietComfort SC that I just bought on sale at Costco for about $225 as a replacement. I don’t think the sound and ANC are quite as good. But they are pretty good. And the Bose is a lot easier for travel because of its light weight and collapsible design. Plus it has an on/off switch!
They admitted that battery drain when not in use is a known issue for which there is currently no fix. Resetting, etc., does not make any difference.
What is unclear -- to me, at least -- is whether this affects everyone, or just some AP Maxes. The latest firmware update may have made this worse. But there are numerous reports of the drainage problem going back a long way.
I loved the AP Max in other respects. But I am quite pleased with my new Bose QuietComfort SC that I just bought on sale at Costco for about $225 as a replacement. I don’t think the sound and ANC are quite as good. But they are pretty good. And the Bose is a lot easier for travel because of its light weight and collapsible design. Plus it has an on/off switch!
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