Apple pushed a new firmware version, 8E258, to the AirPods Max 2 just days after the headset’s launch. The update follows the earlier 8E251 release and arrives with no public changelog, a common practice for Apple’s audio firmware.

The upgrade targets the headset’s new H2 chip, which powers features such as Live Translation and Adaptive Audio. While Apple’s support page offers only a brief note on bug fixes, the H2’s improved audio stack suggests a smoother user experience.

Users can install the update by keeping the AirPods Max near an iPhone, iPad, or Mac that’s on Wi‑Fi, connecting the headphones to power via USB‑C, and waiting at least 30 minutes. If the firmware fails to apply, restarting the headphones typically resolves the issue. The update confirms Apple’s commitment to incremental refinements for its flagship audio line.