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Apple AirPods Firmware
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I've noticed that with Transparency mode on, but not when ANC is on.
Thanks...my first set exhibited that after a month or so, the second set just started doing that....as well as some rattling...
I guess its back to CSR roulette to get some new ones
That used to be horrible for me, as was walking, eating, even yawning, but the new firmware has addressed all of that. It's like cabin pressure has been reduced. I used to always remove the Pros before eating and didn't like walking with them, absolutely not a problem now though.
Yeah I agree. The new firmware has certainly addressed the walking issue as I can no longer hear my footsteps
That’s great to (not) hear.
As a plea to all: With comments such as this it’s useful to understand whether the update was from version B or C.
Well I finally got the new firmware (from B) and still the same, also tried the blu tak...no go....
It does sound as if your pods are faulty. Speak to customer support and get some replacements.Well I finally got the new firmware (from B) and still the same, also tried the blu tak...no go....
Quick question for everyone. If you receive replacements, does the one year standard warranty start again?
For Japan (and I believe North America), the warranty expiration date on replaced items is the duration of the warranty or 90 days, whichever is longer. Best to check the terms for your country, though, as there might be exceptions due to local consumer-protection laws.
Thanks. I just checked and in the UK, it’s assumes the remaining warranty of the original Apple Product or ninety (90) days from the date of replacement or repair, whichever provides longer coverage.
Something is not right then. I've always got mine to pass the test after a few readjustments. With comply I would think its should never fail.
I had this same problem with my Dekoni. I found an odd post where someone stated to suck on the inside mic to clear out the wax buildup on the mic and mine work now.
Where precisely is this inside mike on the AirPods? Is it in the big black grill under the tips? Or on the sides?
The tear down photos at hifigo confirm that an inward facing mic sits between the speaker and the grill.
I posted this on the original firmware post for the last release but I think that thread is dead. Maybe someone can help on this firmware thread. I received a replacement AirPod for the Pro and the new firmware on that left earpiece is behind the case and the right so they won't mate in the case. I tried a number of things this weekend to force it to upgrade and nothing worked.
1. I left the case open with that earpiece only and it was paired to the iPhone
2. I did the same with both earpieces.
3. I tried it without power and with power.
4. I tried it with the case closed.
Nothing. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to get this to upgrade OR get these non-equal firmware versions to work together? I don't want to return my messed up one until I can make sure this one works at all.
1. I left the case open with that earpiece only and it was paired to the iPhone
2. I did the same with both earpieces.
3. I tried it without power and with power.
4. I tried it with the case closed.
Nothing. Does anyone have any other ideas on how to get this to upgrade OR get these non-equal firmware versions to work together? I don't want to return my messed up one until I can make sure this one works at all.
You need to unpair the AirPods from your phone (Forget This Device in your Bluetooth options). Then put the AirPod with the old firmware into the case BY ITSELF and repair the AirPods to your phone using ONLY that AirPod. Leave it for a while, make sure it charges fully. Eventually it should update that AirPod to the newest firmware.
When both AirPods are finally running the same firmware, you need to unpair from your phone again, and repair with BOTH AirPods in the case.
My APP had updated to 3A283. They did not connect to phone after that and drained the battery even from the case. Unpair/pair fixed it.
I then tried the spatial audio by playing the movie ”Yesterday” from AppleTV+ app. I was utterly stunned by the sound. Holy cow. It was like there were surround speakers around my head. I had to ask my wife if she heard the sound, too, it sounded so vividly to come from much further away than my ears
I then tried the spatial audio by playing the movie ”Yesterday” from AppleTV+ app. I was utterly stunned by the sound. Holy cow. It was like there were surround speakers around my head. I had to ask my wife if she heard the sound, too, it sounded so vividly to come from much further away than my ears
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Yes it is unbelievable but it is true !!
I watched the other day "Birds of Prey" and the sound was coming from all directions !
Except when I deliberately was seeing upwards as in I held my head facing towards the roof/sky I thought the sound was coming from below versus it had to travel according to my head movement. If someone can test this and confirm !
I watched the other day "Birds of Prey" and the sound was coming from all directions !
Except when I deliberately was seeing upwards as in I held my head facing towards the roof/sky I thought the sound was coming from below versus it had to travel according to my head movement. If someone can test this and confirm !
So how does that spatial audio feature work exactly? Does it work with all content or you need to purchase specially formatted content just to use that feature?
As far as I know 5.1 is not Dolby Atmos 7.1 could be. As per Apple:s release notes spatial Audio works only with Dolby Atmos Content.
Edit : The Verge says Spatial Audio works with 5.1 Movies aswell. Though I did not experience it. But YMMV !!
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