Apple Releases New AirPods 4 Firmware

Apple today released a new firmware update for all AirPods 4 models. The ‌AirPods 4‌ firmware has a build number of 7B19, up from the previous 7A304 firmware that came out in September.

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There is no word yet on what's included in the new ‌AirPods 4‌ firmware, but it is available for both the standard ‌AirPods 4‌ and the ‌AirPods 4‌ with ANC. This is the second firmware update that the ‌AirPods 4‌ have received since they launched earlier this year.

Apple recently updated the AirPods Pro 2 to add Hearing Health capabilities like a hearing test, hearing protection, and hearing aid functionality. The ‌AirPods Pro‌ 2 also run the 7B19 firmware, but hearing aid functionality will not be included in the ‌AirPods 4‌.

Apple doesn't have a way to manually upgrade AirPods software, but firmware is generally installed over-the-air when the AirPods are in a charging case and connected to an iOS device or Mac.

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Top Rated Comments

tomtad Avatar
22 weeks ago
The best all round product Apple have released for a while
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
22 weeks ago
Ever since they turfed the ANC on my AirPods Max very early on with a firmware update

I’m always scared about these updates ?
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Return Zero Avatar
22 weeks ago
I just bought a pair of these with ANC to replace my original Pros. I'm tired of the silicon tips and love that the case is smaller. I hope they are able to keep improving the ANC through firmware so it's not too big of a falloff for me.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iGeek2019 Avatar
22 weeks ago

In the uk AirPods Pro 2 still not showing up hearing tests.

I am on iOS 18.2 so that may confuse things
It’s the same for me too - even though I have seen some people have it appear on their phone.

Edit: it’s not available to us in the UK yet:

https://www.apple.com/airpods-pro/feature-availability/
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
dc.lotus Avatar
22 weeks ago
Am I in the minority of thinking these just sound bad, compared to earlier generations? Really boomy and unclear, I found, and couldn't get music to sound good with any EQ setting. Sadly sent them back. Tastes will vary on this, I know, but I went back to my 2nd generation. I'm genuinely curious what others' experiences have been.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Heat_Fan89 Avatar
22 weeks ago

I just bought a pair of these with ANC to replace my original Pros. I'm tired of the silicon tips and love that the case is smaller. I hope they are able to keep improving the ANC through firmware so it's not too big of a falloff for me.
The AirPods 4 are one of the better sound earbuds without eartips. I must have at least 25-30 different pairs of earbuds and the AP4’s are one of my favorites. Spatial Audio with head tracking is incredible. I was thinking of buying the AirPods Pro 2 but i’ll wait for the APP 3, hopefully next year.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)