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missilebob
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

AirPod 3 Pro Set up.

AirPod 3 Pro Set up.

I am having problems:  It doesn't show in settings like Apple say it should.




I cannot access Listening Mode


It seems to be stuck in noise control mode

Posted on Sep 24, 2026 3:31 AM

5 replies

ckuan
User level: Level 10 (122,944 points)

Sep 24, 2026 4:32 PM in response to missilebob

You should update to the latest 9A348 firmware.

See previous post.


Make sure it's paired with your iPhone.

ckuan
User level: Level 10 (122,944 points)

Sep 24, 2026 3:46 AM in response to missilebob

Which iPhone model and iOS version is running?

Which AirPods Pro 3 firmware is installed?

The latest AirPods Pro 3 firmware should be 9A348

ckuan
User level: Level 10 (122,944 points)

Sep 24, 2026 5:31 AM in response to missilebob

missilebob wrote:
iPhone XR running iOS 18.7.10
I couldn't find how to check
Apple says firmware auto-updated when pods are charged for 30 min

Find your AirPods firmware version on your iPhone or iPad

To use your iPhone or iPad to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure you have the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Open the Settings app, tap Bluetooth, then tap the Info button ( i ) next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version.


Update your AirPods or AirPods Pro firmware

  1. Make sure your iPhone, iPad or Mac is updated to the latest version of iOS, iPadOS or macOS, and that Bluetooth is on.
  2. Make sure your AirPods are connected via Bluetooth to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
  3. Connect your iPhone, iPad or Mac to Wi-Fi.
  4. Connect your charging case to a power source.
  5. Put your AirPods in their charging case and close the lid. Keep the lid of the charging case closed, and keep your AirPods in Bluetooth range of your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
  6. Wait at least 30 minutes for the firmware to be updated.
  7. Open the lid of the charging case to reconnect your AirPods to your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
  8. Check the firmware version again.

If you still can’t update your firmware, reset your AirPods, then try to update your firmware again.

missilebob Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 24, 2026 5:08 AM in response to ckuan

iPhone XR running iOS 18.7.10

I couldn't find how to check

Apple says firmware auto-updated when pods are charged for 30 min

missilebob Author
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

Sep 24, 2026 3:22 PM in response to ckuan

Versión 8B34.


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256364032