Pixel Buds Pro 2 Update Gets Google Changelog

Firmware version 3.144 started rolling out to the Pixel Buds Pro 2 on Monday, and Google is now out with an official changelog for the update.

On Wednesday afternoon, Google said “firmware update release_3.144 is now available.” This Pixel Buds Pro 2 “update brings firmware and audio quality improvements.” 

Google also acknowledges the “helpful chimes to confirm your earbuds are correctly placed in their case for proper charging.” It’s a quick and subtle sound from the case’s onboard speaker that confirms alignment.

As a reminder, you can disable this “Bud return” sound. Go to the companion app (which you should also make sure is up-to-date, version 1.0.709452546 was released in early January via the Play Store) > More settings > Case Sounds. You’ll also find “Other alerts: When charging starts, low battery, successful pairing, and errors.”

That is the extent of Google’s changelog today, which does not go into detail about bug fixes beyond “improvements” in the earlier line. 

You have three options for updating:

• Automatic updates: If you have automatic updates turned on, the update will download automatically the next time you use your Pixel Buds Pro 2 with your Pixel phone or any Android 6.0+ device. Your Pixel Buds Pro 2 can be used during the approximately 10-minute update, or the update will begin the next time they’re placed in the charging case with sufficient battery.
• Manual updates: If automatic updates are turned off, you can manually initiate the download on your phone once it’s available (it takes about 15 minutes).
• Alternatively, you can also get the latest firmware directly from the web companion app, even if your phone isn’t linked or nearby. Visit mypixelbuds.google.com to get started.

Make sure both the Left/Right earbuds and Pixel Buds Pro 2 case are on version 3.144 to get all the new features.

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