Google rolling out Pixel Buds A-Series update

Google on Friday evening announced a new firmware update for the original Pixel Buds A-Series.

Firmware version 3.581.0 is rolling out to the original Pixel Buds A-Series from 2021. This update contains “bug fixes and performance and security improvements.” No other details are available today.

Open the Pixel Buds companion app > More settings > Firmware update to start the download on Android. You can also go to mypixelbuds.google.com on desktop browsers.

• Automatic updates: If you have automatic updates turned on, your Pixel Buds A-Series will automatically update when connected to a Pixel phone using Android 10+ or an Android 6.0+ device with the Pixel Buds app installed. This download takes about 10 minutes, and you can still use your earbuds during this time. Once downloaded, the update will install when you place the earbuds into the charging case with sufficient battery. If no update is mentioned, your firmware is current.
• Manual updates: When automatic updates are turned off, a notification will appear on your device when an update is available, but it won’t be downloaded or installed on your Pixel Buds. You can manually initiate the download on your phone once it’s available. This takes about 15 minutes.

This follows a similar update for the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro in December.