audioOS 9.9.18.6

audioOS

Version

9.9.18.6

Build ID

22M84

File Size

1.88 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29T17:27:43Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 14.5 installed first.

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About This Update

audioOS 9.9.18.6 (build 22M84) is an official Apple over-the-air update for the HomePod, released on 2025-07-29T17:27:43Z. The update package is 1.88 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 14.5 to already be installed on the device - it cannot be applied from scratch. This update is no longer signed by Apple, meaning it can no longer be downloaded and applied on-device through Settings.

The OTA payload file is 1aefb1a9a65460abe0326acdf1c81d18c7d1a01b.zip.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/patches/082-76160/EB8154CC-4016-4AB3-B1B9-12840F31B92A/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/1aefb1a9a65460abe0326acdf1c81d18c7d1a01b.zip

Filename

1aefb1a9a65460abe0326acdf1c81d18c7d1a01b.zip

Other Devices

HomePod (2nd generation)

AudioAccessory6,1

HomePod (Unknown Model)

AudioAccessory1,2

HomePod mini

AudioAccessory5,1