audioOS 9.9.18.6

audioOS

Version

9.9.18.6

Build ID

22M84

File Size

1.47 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29T17:28:02Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 16.4 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 (2nd generation), released on 2025-07-29T17:28:02Z. The update package is 1.47 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 16.4 to already be installed on the device - it cannot be applied from scratch. This update is currently signed by Apple, so it can be applied directly from Settings › General › Software Update.

The OTA payload file is 7d2618639d351de66396abe2cf1b2a4cde1116ec6345b70e0380d5da9cd001d3.aea.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/mobileassets/082-76069/CF73B09B-DBE6-457C-8EBE-B9B044488BC0/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/7d2618639d351de66396abe2cf1b2a4cde1116ec6345b70e0380d5da9cd001d3.aea

Filename

7d2618639d351de66396abe2cf1b2a4cde1116ec6345b70e0380d5da9cd001d3.aea

Other Devices

HomePod (Unknown Model)

AudioAccessory1,2