AirPods 3 Firmware 4B66 Update: How To, Features & More

AirPods 3 4B66 Firmware Update

AirPods 3 4B66 Firmware Update


The AirPods 3 firmware 4B66 is the first ever update released by Apple for their 3rd AirPods generation. This release comes less than one month since the AirPods 3 were unveiled during the Unleashed event keynote.

AirPods 3 Firmware 4B66 Update

The wireless earbuds have shipped with version 4B61. By comparing version numbers, we can conclude that this is a minor update that most likely focuses on bug fixes and performance improvements.

Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t share release notes for AirPods firmware updates so we will have to test them out and report any changes.

Don’t hesitate to help us if you spot anything new. Use the comments section available at the end of this article.

How To Update AirPods 3 To Firmware 4B66

New versions are automatically installed on your wireless earbuds automatically as soon as all conditions are meet. This can take up to a couple of weeks though.

Fortunately, you can manually force the update by applying the steps described here.

Not sure if AirPods 3 updated to firmware 4B66, here is how to check their current version.

AirPods 3 Firmware 4B66 Bugs

Have you encounter any new issues in this version. Use the comments section and report them to us:

  • To be updated. (Hopefully not.)

Related: You might be also interested in checking out how to use AirPods 3 controls as well as how to improve the AirPods 3 fit in ears!