Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro Receives Second Firmware Update

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is receiving a firmware update in Europe, weighing in at 7.68MB. The update is incremental and focuses on reliability and stability improvements, with no notable new features. The update is essential for future features to work, even if they are server-side. The Galaxy Wearable app can be used to install the update in regions where it's available.

The tech giant, Samsung, has recently rolled out a firmware update for its flagship wireless earbuds, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. This update, which is available in Europe, comes with a download size of 7.68MB and focuses primarily on enhancing the earbuds' reliability and stability [1].

Samsung has been consistently releasing firmware updates for its Galaxy Buds series to improve the user experience and fix any potential issues. This latest update follows the previous one, which was released in mid-2024 and focused on enhancing Bluetooth connection stability and audio quality [1].

The changelog for this update does not mention any new features, but it is essential for future features to work correctly, even if they are server-side. Users can install the update by opening the Galaxy Wearable app and navigating to Earbuds Settings » Earbuds software update » Download and install [1].

The Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, which was launched in mid-2024, features a sleek design with stems similar to Apple's AirPods lineup. They also come with higher quality, 24-bit audio codecs called Samsung Seamless Codec Ultra High Quality (SSC UHQ) [2]. Additionally, they have improved active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and voice commands.

Despite some initial criticism regarding Samsung's decision to abandon Tizen in favor of WearOS for its wearable devices, the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro has received positive reviews from users and critics alike. The earbuds' form factor and improved features have been particularly well-received [3].

References:

[1] Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro is getting a new firmware update
https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-buds-3-pro-is-getting-a-new-firmware-update/

[2] Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro: Everything you need to know
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_and_buds3_pro-review-g1302.php

[3] Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro review: A worthy upgrade
https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_buds3_pro-review-g1317.php