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Software and firmware versions

This article outlines software and firmware release dates. It includes release features and bug fixes.

Software and firmware versions | Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)

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QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (Gen 2 ) firmware versions

Release Date Version Official Release Notes
24 July 2025 Earbuds: 4.9.30 Introduced speech clarity voice enhancement for Bose's best call quality yet and improved the overall experience through stability improvements"
25 June 2025

Earbuds: 4.9.14

Case: 4.9.6

Release Version

Latest Bose App Releases

Release Date iOS Version Android Version Release Notes Compatible OS Versions
1 July 2025
  • 11.2.9
  • 11.2.8

iOS:

• Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

Android:

• Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

iOS: 16 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 15 or earlier)

Android: 11 and up (This release no longer supports Android 10 or earlier)

6 May 2025
  • 11.1.12
  • 11.1.13
  • 11.1.12

iOS:

• Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

• Hotfix to address issues found in 11.1.12.

Android:

• Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

iOS: 16 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 15 or earlier)

Android: 11 and up (This release no longer supports Android 10 or earlier)

1 April 2025
  • 11.08
  • N/A

iOS:

• Hotfix to resolve issues found in 11.0.6

iOS: 16 and up

(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

25 March 2025

 

 

 

 

 

  • 11.06
  • 11.05

iOS:

• Siri control for Headphones & Earbuds - Now available, enabling users to adjust listening modes and immersive audio settings using Siri voice commands.
• General bug fixes & Improvements.

Android:

• General bug fixes & Improvements.

iOS: 16 and up

(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)


Android: 11 and up

(No support for Android 10 or earlier)

Previous Versions

Software Release Archive

Bose App Release Archive

Release Date

iOS Version

Android Version

Customer-Facing Release Notes

Compatible OS Versions

14 January 2025

  • 10.6.6
  • 10.6.5
  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience

Android: 11 and up
(No support for android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up
(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

19 November 2024

  • 10.5.5
  • 10.5.7
  • 10.5.5

iOS

  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.
  • 10.5.7 Bugfix

Android

  • Added a page in product settings to manage your Companion Device Permissions. 
  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience. 

Android: 11 and up
(No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up
(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

8 October 2024

  • 10.4.7
  • 10.4.8

iOS

  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

Android

  • Added a new feature to enhance overall app and Bluetooth product performance for Android devices.
  • Improved the Bose app widget to provide support for different widget sizes.

Android: 11 and up
(No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up
(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

14 August 2024

  • 10.3.13
  • 10.3.12 (No longer available.
    Included with 10.3.13)
  • 10.3.11

iOS:

  • Bug Hotfix (10.3.13)
  • Quick access to My Bose account tools
  • Revamped Bose Modes look to make settings more visible
  • Other improvements and bug fixes

Android:

  • Same as iOS

Android: 11 and up
(No support for Android 10 or earlier)
iOS: 16 and up
(No support for iOS 15 or earlier)

18 June 2024

  • 10.2.6
  • 10.2.5 (No longer available. Included with 10.2.6)
  • 10.2.4

iOS & Android:

  • Bug fix and general cleanup

Android: 10 and up
(No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up
(No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

21 May 2024

  • 10.1.6
  • 10.1.6

iOS:

  • Support for Bose SoundLink Max Portable Speaker
  • Shortened setup process
  • Redesigned My Bose membership flow
  • Bug fixes and cleanup

Android:

  • Same as iOS
  • Introduced new widget for Bluetooth products

Android: 10 and up
(No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up
(No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

30 April 2024

  • 10.0.0
  • 10.0.1
  • 10.0.0

iOS:

  • Bug fix and cleanup
  • New app name and icon

Android:

  • Same as iOS

Android: 10 and up
(No support for Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up
(No support for iOS 14 or earlier)

2 Apr 2024

9.1.8

9.1.9

  • muis
  • Continued to make improvements to the app to support your favorite Bose products.
  • Adding your product to your account on a second device has been improved.
  • Introduced new paths to learn about your product's features and functionalities.
  • Streamlined the out-of-box experience for new earbuds (products released in 2022 or later).
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

7 Nov 2023

8.1.3

8.1.3

  • Updated experiences, features, and imagery for the recently launched additions to the QuietComfort product line: Ultra Headphones, Ultra Earbuds, and Headphones.
  • Added a new feature to ensure that you’re getting the most out of our in-home products.
  • Addressed and fixed key issues to help improve your overall experience.

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

3 Oct 2023

8.0.6

8.0.6

  • We made sure the app is ready for our new products.
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

11 Sept 2023

8.0.6

8.0.5

  • We made sure the app is ready for our new products (coming soon!).
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

11 Aug 2023

7.2.6

7.2.7

  • Minor bug fixes.

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

8 August 2023

7.2.6

7.2.5

  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

19 June 2023

7.1.5

7.1.5

  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

23 May 2023

7.1.2

7.1.4

  • Added support for these Bose Portable PA systems: S1 Pro+, L1 Pro32, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro8
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood

Android: 10.0 and up
iOS: 15 and up

4 Apr 2023

7.0.7

7.0.4

  • Added support for these Bose Portable PA systems: L1 Pro32, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro8
  • Improved the update experience for wearable products
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood

Android: 10.0 and up (This release no longer supports Android 9 or earlier)
iOS: 15 and up (This release no longer supports iOS 14 or earlier)

31 Jan 2023

 

6.3.4

  • Added support for features with future product releases
 

20 Jan 2023

6.3.3

 
  • Added support for features with future product releases
 

17 Jan 2023

6.3.2

6.3.3

  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood
 

6 Dec 2022

6.2.5

6.2.4

iOS Version
Android Version
Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood

 

16 Aug 2022

6.3.3
6.1.2
6.1.1
6.0.6

6.2.5
6.1.2
6.1.1
6.0.7

  • We made sure the app is ready for our new products: Smart Soundbar 600 and Bose Music Amplifier.
  • We made sure the app is ready for our new product: QC Earbuds II
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
 

12 Jul 2022

5.3.11

5.3.10

  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
 

19 Jan 2022

5.2.3

5.2.3

  • We're adding Chromecast built-in to our smart speakers and soundbars! Stream audio content from cast-enabled music services like YouTube Music Premium, Google Play Music, and more with just the push of a button.
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood
 

16 Nov 2021

5.1.4

5.1.4

  • A few tweaks and fine-tuning to make the app more stable and less buggy
 

21 Sep 2021

5.0.1

5.0.2

  • We made sure the app is ready for our new products (coming soon!): QuietComfort 45 Headphones and Smart Soundbar 900.
  • We added Modes to our QuietComfort Earbuds. Modes let you decide how much of the world to let in. Choose Quiet or Aware or customize two modes of your own. Aware Mode includes ActiveSense™ technology, which automatically adjusts the noise cancellation so you can enjoy your music comfortably. Firmware update required to start using Modes.
  • We made it easier to control volume for your products in group.
 

27 Jul 2021

4.6.3

4.6.4

  • We made it easier to add the Google Assistant to your speakers.
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.

Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

8 Jun 2021

4.5.4

4.5.4

  • Connecting accessory speakers to your soundbar? We made the instructions more clear and simple.
  • For Android, we made it easier to add the Google Assistant to your speakers. Just link your Bose account to your Google account during setup and you’re good to go.
  • Fixed bugs and did some general cleaning up under the hood.
 

17 May 2021

4.4.3

4.4.6

  • Android bug fix update.
 

6 May 2021

4.4.3

4.4.5

  • Android bug fix update.
 

27 Apr 2021

4.4.3

4.4.4

  • Get going faster – Now when you set up your Bose headphones and earbuds, you can skip creating an account and get right to enjoying your product.
  • We made the app experience for soundbars and speakers even better, with faster and easier access to your product controls, favorites, and music services.

Android: 8.0 and up
iOS: 14.1 and up

23 Feb 2021

4.3.3

4.3.4

  • A few tweaks and fine-tuning to make the app more stable and less buggy
 

1 Dec 2020

4.2.4

4.2.4

  • Adds volume control option for QuietComfort and Sport Earbuds
  • Gerenal stability improvements
 

29 Sep 2020

4.1.1

4.1.1

  • Added an Inbox to the Android app for notifications
  • General UI and stability improvements
 

09 Sep 2020

4.0.1

4.0.1

  • Allows smart soundbar users to change TV inputs with Alexa
  • Adds an inbox feature to the app for notifications
  • Updates suggestions to try if the app cannot find a product
  • iOS 14 support
  • General stability improvements
  • A few tweaks and fine-tuning to make the app more stable and less buggy
 
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