AirPods 5A377 Firmware Update: Fixes, Issues & More (APro 2)
AirPods Pro 2 5A377 firmware
Apple has released Airpods 5a377 firmware update for the AirPods Pro 2! This is a minor day-one rollout that includes bug fixes and improvements to firmware 5A374 that’s pre-installed on the new premium wireless earphones that will launch tomorrow!
AirPods 5A377 Firmware Not Updating?
Just to be clear this update is available only for the 2nd generation AirPods Pro. All other models won’t detect it and won’t be able to upgrade!
How To Update To AirPods 5A377
If you’re an early adopter you should know that AirPods firmware updates are installed automatically. However, you can rush the update if you apply the following tips.
Check The Current Firmware
- Connect AirPods to your iPhone. Place them in your ears and you should hear the turn ON chime.
- In iOS 16 they’re available at the top of the Settings menu. Tap on the name.
- Scroll to the About section and tap on Version.
Tip: If 5A374 shows up, it means that they haven’t updated!
Here is what to do:
- 1. With AirPods connected to the iPhone, bring them in the case, keep the lid open and connect the case to a power unit.
- 2. Close the lid and be patient until the AirPods reach 100% charge.
- 3. Open the the lid, connect to iPhone and check the firmware version. Are you seeing 5A377 now?
AirPods 5A377 Bugs Fixed
Apple hasn’t shared any Developer release notes for this update. However, because the firmware was released alongside watchOS 9.0.1 we might be dealing with the same addressed issue.
I’m talking about the glitch that was causing distorted audio during phone calls, which has also been patched as a day-one release for the Apple Watch Ultra!
AirPods 5A377 Features?
The watchOS 9.0.1 release notes also include improvements without mentioning anything. This are most likely under-the-hood changes. We’re not expecting any new features to be included in this update.
AirPods 5A377 Issues
Below you can find a list of problems alongside with available workarounds for this version:
- To be updated!
Have you updated AirPods Pro 2 to firmware 5A377? What’s your feedback? Encountering any errors or issues? Don’t hesitate to share them and ask for help in the comments!
Related: AirPods connected notification keeps showing up without any reason on iPhone in iOS 16. Here is what you can do to get around this bug!
I purchased it yesterday, 9/23.
There were no problems with the AirPods Pro 2nd gen just when I bought it yesterday, but since yesterday evening, it has caught a cold […] I saw that its firmware was changed to 5A377. Maybe it’s a terrible coincidence, but my AirPods Pro 2nd gen caught a bad cold after the firmware update.
The issues with my AirPods Pro 2nd generation with a lousy cold are as follows.
1 Apple Music
a. Gen2 suspending seconds.
It suspends 2-3seconds and resumes playing if I play music by chance.
But playing any Playlist has no trouble.
2 Playing Youtube: This is super terrible.
a. The synchronization of the video and audio of the video clip is destroyed.
The audio continues to play, but the video stops.
b. At the situation of a, the video clip warps back to the point where the last synchronization is achieved.
c. YouTube repeats a and b above playing with Gen2
Why do I think the AirPods Pro 2nd gen is responsible for the above issues?
Answer: I did the same test with the 1st gen of it, and no issues.
There is no issue with Airpods Pro 1st Gen like above. Rather, there was no problem with 1st Gen.
Why am I suspicious of firmware 5A377 as the cause of these issues?
Answer: There were no issues before the update. (5A377)
Thanks for the extended feedback Oniku. We’re updating your issues in the main content to see if others encounter similar glitches. Keep us updated if you manage to find a workaround.
What happens if you unpair them, reset them and pair them back. Does that help?
My Het Siri functionality is disabled with the new AirPod pros. Speech to text also does not work. I hope the new firmware fixes it.
Thanks for reporting. Waiting for a follow up and a confirmation that things are better after the update.
Hey Siri also does not work with my AirPods pro 2nd gen it is really frustrating. I also cannot get them to update to the new version 5a377. mine are still stuck on 5a374. what am i doing wrong ?
Have you tried to unpair them and re-connect?