audioOS 9.9.18.6

audioOS

Version

9.9.18.6

Build ID

22M84

File Size

1.22 GB

Release Date

2025-07-29T17:28:05Z

Update Type

Normal release

Delta update - requires 17.5 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 (2nd generation), released on 2025-07-29T17:28:05Z. The update package is 1.22 GB. This is a delta (partial) update that requires 17.5 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 5ba616234a8017248d096abc1b6af424e7ba64b001b445cde3d2e8a97a72d6d4.aea.

Direct URL

https://updates.cdn-apple.com/2025SummerFCS/mobileassets/082-76186/BFB38A13-FC0F-4E24-A7C1-C36733F8C5D8/com_apple_MobileAsset_SoftwareUpdate/5ba616234a8017248d096abc1b6af424e7ba64b001b445cde3d2e8a97a72d6d4.aea

Filename

5ba616234a8017248d096abc1b6af424e7ba64b001b445cde3d2e8a97a72d6d4.aea

Other Devices

HomePod (Unknown Model)