Apple has released a new AirPods Pro 2 software developer beta.
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Apple has released a new AirPods Pro 2 firmware beta in preparation for the public release of iOS 18.1 in October.
The company provides developer betas for nearly all of its platforms, including AirPods. While beta updates for Apple's mobile and desktop operating systems are released much more frequently, developers still rely on beta software for AirPods to test new features.
Tuesday's developer beta brings the AirPods Pro 2 software to build number 7B5013d, up from 7B5013c. This beta is only compatible with the AirPods Pro 2, both USB-C and Lightning versions, and is thus not available for the AirPods Max or other non-H2 devices.
While it’s unclear what the latest developer beta includes, the AirPods Pro 2 wireless earbuds are expected to get new hearing aid and hearing test features later in 2024. The Hearing Assist feature, originally announced at Apple’s Glowtime event in June, will help users with mild to moderate hearing loss.
The settings for the AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid features previously appeared in developer betas of iOS 18.1 after the feature was approved by the FDA in September 2024.
How to install the AirPods beta firmware
Apple has made it easier to download and install betas for iOS and macOS, but that doesn’t apply to AirPods firmware updates.
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The first step in this process is to sign up for a developer account, which is now free. Once you have that, follow these steps:
- Make sure Developer Mode is enabled under Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Developer Mode.
- If it is enabled, or after you have enabled it, go to Settings -> Security. Developer.
- At the bottom, select Pre-Release Beta Firmware under AirPods Testing.
- Select the AirPods you want to enroll in the beta.
You can watch the video above to see the process if you need help. Keep in mind that sometimes developer mode may not appear as required in the process, which means connecting your iPhone to a Mac with the current beta version of Xcode.
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