How do you update the firmware?Make sure to update the firmware on the airpods themselves. The charging problem should be fixed with the updated firmware, but the red exclamation mark problem will still be there in some capacity.
How do you update the firmware?Make sure to update the firmware on the airpods themselves. The charging problem should be fixed with the updated firmware, but the red exclamation mark problem will still be there in some capacity.
To update the firmware, put them in the case, and start charging them, then leave the phone nearby. After 20 minutes or so, the new firmware should be installed onto them.
Oh mines is on 84. was hoping there was a new versionTo update the firmware, put them in the case, and start charging them, then leave the phone nearby. After 20 minutes or so, the new firmware should be installed onto them.
You can check the firmware in the About page of the Global settings on the iPhone. It should be 2B576 before the update, and 2B584 when it's updated.
Yeah, there's definitely something going on with these Airpods, the red exclamation mark thing is affecting seemingly every single unit. The charging problem like you've experienced is apparently affecting a lot of users before the firmware is updated (I was affected by it too), but the firmware update is supposed to fix it.
Protection from what?Does anyone have a good recommendation for a protective skin for these?
Just get AC+ and don't waste money on some overpriced stickers that probably end up costing half of the insuranceDoes anyone have a good recommendation for a protective skin for these?
Ohhhh! It's for the case and not the pods themselves.jean juice and scuffs
my previous AirPods got some scuffs on the case from drops, and blue corners from my jeans coin pocket (magic eraser can get those out but I might consider a clear case)
I got this faux-leather case and it works well enough. Spigen also has some.Does anyone have a good recommendation for a protective skin for these?
Yea, my original AirPod case got messed up from being thrown in my pants/bag on a daily basis. Getting AC+ seems like the better route though. I have never purchased Apple Care before...it is something I should probably start doing.
I'm still on the fence about AC for these. The battery thing only applies if it's under 80%, not sure if I'll get there in 2 years. The new battery cell change might be better at holding up.'for the pros I bought AC for the battery service after 2 years more than the damage protection (although that's a bonus). Either I want to keep them, in which case a fresh battery will keep them....fresh. Or I'll sell them in which case AC will be transferable giving the new owner confidence about battery life
I got them in Toronto when they restocked on Thursday afternoon. That expected date is always way too far ahead.Seems like Apple just restocked them in a bunch of their stores. They are back in stock in Toronto. Yesterday it was saying sold out until December 4th. They sre probably going to sell out again over the weekend with the holidays so close and how popular they have been so far. Gonna go and grab a pair today.
I'm still on the fence about AC for these. The battery thing only applies if it's under 80%, not sure if I'll get there in 2 years. The new battery cell change might be better at holding up.
Now, I'm not speaking from experience when it comes to AirPods – I don't think anyone can, given that the plan is pretty new – but I exchanged my Apple Watch without any issues citing low battery life before my coverage expired. I doubt it was below 80%, given that I didn't run it down every day but had like 30-50% left.I'm still on the fence about AC for these. The battery thing only applies if it's under 80%, not sure if I'll get there in 2 years. The new battery cell change might be better at holding up.
I got them in Toronto when they restocked on Thursday afternoon. That expected date is always way too far ahead.
I'm disappointed in the ANC, not that it's bad, but some people definitely oversold it and I expected better.
transparency is amazing though
Ya, that's true. The $30 price is pretty reasonable all things considered, although I'm very careful with my electronics so I usually don't get extended warranties. I gotta think Apple has reasonable certainty that most pairs won't go below 80% or they'd be taking a bath on people turning them in after 2 years for new ones.that's win-winsurely? Lower than 80% might be likely if you use them A lot and gives you peace of mind for $30. Higher than 80% and your battery should be good for another year or two
Interesting, is there a way to show the battery health % on the Watch like you can with the phone? I also wonder if they're a bit more lenient on the Watch because afaik the battery can be replaced by itself without tossing the whole thing like they gotta do with AirPods.Now, I'm not speaking from experience when it comes to AirPods – I don't think anyone can, given that the plan is pretty new – but I exchanged my Apple Watch without any issues citing low battery life before my coverage expired. I doubt it was below 80%, given that I didn't run it down every day but had like 30-50% left.
The buttons on the PB Pro are quietly the second worst feature (first being the case) on them. it makes using them on flights and leaning your head on anything near impossible.Other than battery life, these beat out the PowerBeats Pro for me. The transparency feature makes a big difference. More comfortable too
I've only had limited chances with them outside so far. I'm not saying it's bad, but it's not as good as I was expecting from comments. The ANC gets such mixed reviews with how good it is I'm curious as to if it's an ear fitment thing. They pass the seal test for me. I'll have to sit and swap out tips the entire time and see if there is a differenceReally? I think the ANC is great -- as good if not better as some over-ears I've tried. I'm sitting in a coffee shop now listening to some music (at a reasonable volume) and I can barely hear anything.
The buttons on the PB Pro are quietly the second worst feature (first being the case) on them. it makes using them on flights and leaning your head on anything near impossible.
They have to stay in better than regular Air pods. And airpods are suprisingly great while running. Never had an issueHas anyone tried running with these yet? I'm a little cautious about them falling out whilst I'm going.
I'll try this out tomorrow. Was going to do this today but got sidetrackedHas anyone tried running with these yet? I'm a little cautious about them falling out whilst I'm going.
I haven't tried running, but have done a bunch of heavy lifting, climbing, and higher than normal pace walking for about 2 hours non stop. they never fellHas anyone tried running with these yet? I'm a little cautious about them falling out whilst I'm going.
Has anyone tried running with these yet? I'm a little cautious about them falling out whilst I'm going.
Yup, used them on the flight last night. Does nothing to cancel voices but did a good job with the engine noise. Definitely good enough to stay as my plane buds because any lack of performance is far outweighed by not having something huge on my headANC was doing almost nothing in the office, and on the train I could still clearly hear people talking in nearby seats, but engine/track noise was diminishe. But on a recent plane flight it was really effective at cutting engine noise. You need a good seal though. And being in-ear I could more easily try and sleep with my head against my coat/plane window - over ears would have been uncomfortable