Airpods Pro not update latest firmware

I have problem update my Airdpods pro to newest firmware (5E135). This is first time when i have this problem. I have always successfully update it automatically without notice there is any update and same cable and how airpods need to update. But now i have problem. I tried original apple cable and still same issue also leaved it overnight (case opened, two airpods in) - no update. Also same cable what i have used before now to when it always worked - same issue. How i can fix that? Airpods are connected to iPhone when check bluetooth settings and they works fine when listen something, but Airpods not find new firmware/update not work.

Posted on May 3, 2023 06:06 AM

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Posted on May 3, 2023 06:16 AM

"Firmware updates are delivered periodically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac." - From: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support


"When an update is available for the AirPods, they are automatically updated when paired to an iPhone running the latest software version. The update is not something that can be done manually." - From a May 2021 post by a Community Specialist https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252651237?answerId=255002769022#255002769022


Read the support article About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support for tips about ensuring your Airpods can receive any updates. Try leaving them plugged in overnight near your iPhone.


If you still have questions or problems:, refer to this document for ways to contact Apple --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.

Alternatively, contact Apple for support and service by telephone --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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May 3, 2023 06:16 AM in response to Community User

"Firmware updates are delivered periodically while your AirPods are charging and in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad, or Mac." - From: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support


"When an update is available for the AirPods, they are automatically updated when paired to an iPhone running the latest software version. The update is not something that can be done manually." - From a May 2021 post by a Community Specialist https://discussions.apple.com/thread/252651237?answerId=255002769022#255002769022


Read the support article About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support for tips about ensuring your Airpods can receive any updates. Try leaving them plugged in overnight near your iPhone.


If you still have questions or problems:, refer to this document for ways to contact Apple --> Choose your country or region - Official Apple Support Select your country (also look for "other" regions), then a product. If you don't see one that handles your issue then keep experimenting with selections until you reach one that gets you a chat session or a telephone call and get the representative to redirect you.

Alternatively, contact Apple for support and service by telephone --> Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


May 3, 2023 06:20 AM in response to Limnos

copypaste bruh.. I know how update airpods works and literally airpods case is opened, two airpods are in and case has touched my iphone everytime and i waited morning to check if its updated it or not and its not.. need seriously help and not that copy paste thing what i already know...

May 3, 2023 07:35 AM in response to Limnos

could be also regional thing not sure but when i check this website it say new firmwares: About firmware updates for AirPods - Apple Support then i switch to my country (finland) it still same old (5E133) which i have. also SE (swedish website also say old.) not sure if they have not update it yet but iOS updates are normally everywhere same time usually out but not sure how Airpods updates (because usually i check youtube videos there is new update and then i check my airpods settings and it is already updated) so idk.. so i think its regional thing and not yet available in my country which is weird.


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