audioOS 9.9.17.6

audioOS 9.9.17.6 (build 21M71) is an official Apple over-the-air update for the HomePod (2nd generation), released on 2024-07-29T20:28:08Z. The update package is 1.25 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 16.0 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 1d70a05c1d48e076f24fa48a9d7e9710597c0dfa.zip.