Firmware and software update guide for HUAWEI FreeBuds and FreeLace series earphones

Update the firmware or software of the HUAWEI Bluetooth earphones as follows. If the update fails, troubleshoot the issue by referring to Unable to update the firmware or software of the HUAWEI earphones.

 
  • Before the update, make sure that the battery level of both the earphones and charging case is at least 20% (for FreeBuds Pro, the battery level must be at least 30%; for FreeBuds Studio, at least 10%). Keep the earphones inside the charging case and leave the case open. Do not use the earphones while they are updating.
  • The FreeBuds series earphones will restart after they are updated. Before the restart completes, the inner indicator will remain red. Please close the case and wait for 5 seconds before using the earphones.
  • Updated versions cannot be rolled back to earlier versions. Certain features may be added or optimised in the new version. If you notice any issues or have any suggestions about the new version, send your feedback by going to Me > Help & feedback in the AI Life app.

Earphone Model

Update Method and Steps
  • FreeBuds Pro 2 +
  • FreeBuds 5
  • FreeBuds Pro 2
  • FreeBuds 5i
  • FreeBuds Lipstick
  • FreeBuds SE 2
  • FreeBuds SE
  • FreeLace Lite
  • FreeBuds Pro
  • FreeBuds 4
  • FreeBuds 3
  • FreeBuds 4i
  • FreeBuds 3i
  • FreeBuds Studio
  • FreeLace Pro
  • FlyPods 3

Update via the AI Life app

  1. Connect the earphones to your phone/tablet, open the AI Life app, and visit the Home screen.
  2. Touch the corresponding earphones card to access the device management screen, and go to Updates > Check for updates.
  3. If a new version is available, touch Auto-update and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the version update.

    Connect the HUAWEI FreeBuds/FreeLace series earphones in the AI Life app
  • FreeBuds Pro 2 +
  • FreeBuds 5
  • FreeBuds Pro 2
  • FreeBuds 5i
  • FreeBuds Lipstick
  • FreeBuds SE 2
  • FreeBuds SE
  • FreeLace Lite
  • FreeBuds Pro
  • FreeBuds 4i
  • FreeBuds 4
  • FreeBuds Studio
  • FreeLace Pro
  • FreeBuds 3
  • FreeBuds 3i
  • FlyPods 3
  • FreeLace
  • xSport Pro
  • FreeBuds 2 series

Update via the connected device:

Phones/tablets running EMUI 10.0/HarmonyOS 2.0 or later:

  1. Go to Settings > Bluetooth, find the target earphones name from PAIRED DEVICES, and touch next to the earphones name. Select Updates.
  2. If a new version is available, touch Auto-update and follow the onscreen instructions to complete the version update.

This feature is not supported on the following devices.

  • HUAWEI mobile phones: HUAWEI P10, HUAWEI P10 Plus, HUAWEI Mate 9, HUAWEI Mate 9 Pro, PORSCHE DESIGN HUAWEI Mate 9, HUAWEI nova 2s, HUAWEI nova 3, HUAWEI nova 3i, and HUAWEI Y9 2019
  • HUAWEI tablets: HUAWEI MediaPad M5 10-inch, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 Pro 10-inch, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 8-inch, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite 8-inch, HUAWEI MediaPad M5 lite 10-inch, and HUAWEI MediaPad
  • HONOR 9, HONOR V9, HONOR Play, HONOR Note 10, HONOR Pad 5 8-inch, and HONOR Pad 5 10.1-inch

FreeBuds 4i

Update via the Audio Assistant Tool on the PC:

  1. Download and install the Audio Assistant Tool from the Huawei official website.
  2. Open the tool, click to search for Bluetooth earphones and select the earphones' icon to update the earphones.

FreeBuds 2 series

Update via the FreeBuds 2 or FlyPods Pro app (only on HUAWEI and other Android phones):

  1. Open the app (FreeBuds 2 or FlyPods Pro) and agree to the service terms to visit the home screen.
  2. Make sure that the earphones are connected to your phone/tablet. On the update screen, touch Check for updates.
  3. When a new version of firmware is available on the server, a message will display. Touch to download the new version. After the download is complete, close the charging case as prompted and touch UPDATE.
  • FreeBuds Lite
  • FlyPods Lite

Update via the FreeBuds Lite or FlyPods Lite app (only on HUAWEI and other Android phones):

  1. Open the app (FlyPods Lite or FreeBuds Lite) and visit the home screen.
  2. Make sure that the earphones are connected to your device. Check the software version, and follow the onscreen instructions to search for the earphones.
  3. Once the earphones are found, the version information will display. Touch the update option to visit the update preparation screen.
  4. Press the button for five times in quick succession until the indicator on the charging case turns green. Check the confirmation box and enter the update screen.

    Keep the app running in the foreground during the update.

FreeBuds

Update via the FreeBuds app (only on HUAWEI and other Android phones):

  1. Open the app (FreeBuds) and visit the home screen.
  2. Select the FreeBuds update function and follow the instructions to update the earphones.
  3. Open the charging case and scan for the earphones. When the FreeBuds earphones are detected, touch UPDATE to start the update.
  4. The FreeBuds earphones will then update.