Google Rolling Out First Pixel Buds Pro 2 Update 

The first post-launch update for the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 is beginning to roll out for some users.

Out of the box, the Pixel Buds Pro 2 in late September received a day one update. Since then, the headphones (Left/Right earbuds + Case ) have been on release_2.117. 

On Monday evening/Tuesday morning, the first report of version 3.144 for the Pixel Buds Pro 2 emerged. We’re not yet seeing the new firmware on our pair, so it’s likely rolling out in waves.

• Related: Pixel Buds web app for updates & controls now works on Mac, Windows

Old vs. new | Credit: u/ InternetForward6269

From the Device details/companion app, go to More settings > Firmware update to check if an update is available. The process is unchanged from earlier models:

• Updates will be downloaded to your earbuds the next time you use them with your Pixel or Android 6.0+ devices. This takes about 10 minutes, and during this time you can continue using your Pixel Buds.
• If your earbuds and charging case have sufficient charge, the update will begin installing the next time you place your earbuds to the charging case. This also takes about 10 minutes.

Google has yet to announce the update, but a Product Expert in the Pixel Buds Help forum last week made reference to an “update rolling out over the next few weeks” to address a volume control issue. Specifically, some have not been able to adjust the volume using their phone’s rocker/slider, with only the on-buds control working. This firmware might also address random bud disconnections. 

In terms of new features, version 1.0.709452546 of the Pixel Buds app rolled out in early January with reference to a “Bud return” sound alert “When buds are properly placed in the case.” A fullscreen “Case sounds” menu was added to accommodate this upcoming addition. 

More Gemini notification capabilities, like summarization, would also be nice.

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