Apple announced at its latest event that its two-year-oldAirPods Pro 2are getting three hearing health features.
This shouldnt be an issue unless youre using an iPhone released before the iPhone XR.
The AirPods Pro 2 you bought two years ago are good to fire off the new hearing health features.
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Firmware updates are automatic, so theres not much you’re gonna wanna do there.
This is both a good and a bad thing.
But here are a few troubleshooting tips that could help.
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First, verify youre oniOS 18.1. you might do this in parameters > General > About > iOS Version.
If you see an older version, head to tweaks > General > Software Update to update it.
The latest AirPods firmware update that facilitates all the hearing health features is 7B19.
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If you see the buds didnt update automatically, connect them to a charger while connected to your Wi-Fi.
That should help update the firmware.
If that doesnt work, hard resetting your AirPods is another option.
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The reboot is done as soon as the light turns white.
verify youve thoroughly checked out the Software Update page; theres no work required there.
Tap on Take a Hearing test and follow the instructions.
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When the test starts, you must tap the screen whenever you hear a sound.
Itll test both your ears individually and inform you when the test is complete.
you’re able to tap on Show Details to learn how the dBHLS works.
If your hearing turns out fine, the result page will tell you No Changes Needed.
If it indicates mild to severe hearing loss, it will enable you to use the hearing aid features.
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