AirTag 2A24e Firmware Update: Release Notes, How To & More

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Posted in How To, News by Mike on November 10, 2022

AirTag 2A24e firmware update

Apple has released 2.0.24 firmware update for AirTags with build number 2A24e. We couldn’t find any release notes available. New features, bugs fixed as well as new problems have to be discovered through testing and reporting.

AirTag 2A24e Firmware

This update has been reported on Twitter.

At the time of writing, there’s no official confirmation in Apple’s support document about firmware updates for your AirTag. The last confirmed update being firmware 1.0.301

AirTag 2A24e Not Available?

According to Youssef S., this new version has been currently release for only 1% of AirTags. The Firmware 2A24e release schedule looks like this:

• November 17: 10%
• November 25: 25%
• December 1: 100%

AirTag Firmware 2A24e Update

AirTags update firmware, over-the-air automatically. However, you can force an update by making sure that the ideal update conditions are met:

• Place AirTag next to the paired iPhone.
• Make sure that the two devices are in range over night.
• iOS device has to remain online, connected to the Internet, with Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned ON!

How To Check AirTag Firmware Version

You can find out if your AirTag has updated to firmware 2.0.24 in the Find My app:

• Open Find My on iPhone.
• Tap on Items.
• Select your AirTag.
• Tap the battery icon, available at the top of the AirTag card. Does it show 2.0.24?

AirTag 2A24e Features

Changes spotted in this version will be updated here.

Have your AirTags updated to firmware 2.0.24? Do you notice any changes or issues? Share your feedback in the comments.

Related: Apple has also released a new firmware version for AirPods 2, 3, Pro, Pro 2 and Max. It’s labeled AirPods 5B58 and you can read more about it here.