Apple releases AirPods beta firmware build 9B5045a

Technology · First reported 3 Nov, 19:29 · Updated 19:49

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Apple has issued beta firmware for several AirPods models, with build number 9B5045a, for developers and public beta testers. The update’s contents have not been disclosed; one report describes how users can enable beta updates and install the firmware.

Apple released beta firmware build 9B5045a for AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5 and AirPods Max 2. (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c)
The firmware is rolling out to developers and public beta testers, and the reports say its contents are not known. (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c; d8922d38-8653-49aa-80dd-b0eb43da1ae8)
The detailed report says beta updates can be enabled in AirPods settings on devices running iOS 26, iPadOS 26 or macOS 26 or later; installation involves connecting the AirPods to an Apple device and power. (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c)

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Key facts

Firmware build: 9B5045a (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c; d8922d38-8653-49aa-80dd-b0eb43da1ae8)
Rollout: Developers and public beta testers (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c)
Contents: Not disclosed in the reports (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c; d8922d38-8653-49aa-80dd-b0eb43da1ae8)
Models listed: AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, AirPods 4, AirPods 5 and AirPods Max 2 (9d524cea-b5c4-4541-b5b5-dba9e9d4856c)