Apple devices, like other companies, have operating systems that receive updates periodically. On the one hand, to offer solutions to security holes and system errors found in old versions and, on the other hand, to add new features that were left in the pipeline. However, accessories such as AirPods or AirTags do not have their own operating system to force updates, but instead have firmware that It is updated less than iOS and iPadOS, for example. Apple, a year after the launch of the previous version, has updated the AirTag firmware.
New firmware for AirTags (in which we will not notice anything new)
As we have been telling you, Apple has updated the firmware for AirTags. La last update It was version 2A36 released in December 2022. This new version replaces the previous one and has the build number 2A61. Remember that AirTag firmware is updated via Bluetooth.
In addition, this firmware is being deployed gradually. In the next week, 10% of AirTags will install the update automatically. The following week, for November 14, 25%; and, by November 28, 100% of AirTags should have the version installed as long as they are near a device with Bluetooth and an Internet connection.
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What version do I have installed on my AirTags?
If you want to check if your AirTag has been lucky and has been updated to the new version, you just have to follow these steps and check that the version matches the new version number: 2A61:
- Open the Search app
- Keep the AirTag near your iPhone
- Click the Objects tab
- Select your AirTag in the list of objects
- Tap the name of the AirTag and the serial number and firmware version
