audioOS 9.9.18.6

audioOS

Version

9.9.18.6

Build ID

22M84

File Size

1.44 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29T17:28:03Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 16.6 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 2025-07-29T17:28:03Z. The update package is 1.44 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 16.6 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 230d724473c2c528a9d2a4ee3a25ac740dd94cb282d79694e22edcdce523a5ce.aea.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/mobileassets/082-76286/429D787B-390D-4E5A-A458-F30310664479/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/230d724473c2c528a9d2a4ee3a25ac740dd94cb282d79694e22edcdce523a5ce.aea

Filename

230d724473c2c528a9d2a4ee3a25ac740dd94cb282d79694e22edcdce523a5ce.aea

Other Devices

HomePod (Unknown Model)

AudioAccessory1,2