Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Buds Live Firmware Update Brings 360 Audio Feature: Report

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live receiving the update with firmware build number R180XXU0AVC2.

By Nithya P Nair | Updated: 5 April 2022 18:55 IST

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Galaxy Buds Live Firmware Update Brings 360 Audio Feature: Report

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Firmware build R177XXU0AVC8 is said to be rolling out for Samsung Galaxy Buds 2

Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro come with 360 Audio
The update said to have a size of 3MB
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 were launched in September last year

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds Live users are getting a new software update that brings some new features to the earbuds, including the 360 Audio feature, as per user reports on social media platforms. The feature by Samsung delivers 360-degree audio through earbuds. It works similar to Apple's spatial audio and follows the head movements of the user to make it feel like the sound is coming from the screen by changing the left and right sound volumes of the earbuds. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro already offer 360 Audio functionality. Additionally, the update also adds improvements to increase call quality and Bluetooth connections for Galaxy Buds 2.

As per user reports on Twitter and Reddit, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 earbuds are receiving a new firmware update with version number R177XXU0AVC8. The update mentions support for 360 Audio and Bluetooth improvements in the changelog. It also includes improvements to call quality and overall stability. The update is said to have a size of 3MB. The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live are also reportedly receiving the update with firmware build number R180XXU0AVC2, which brings similar features.

As mentioned, 360 Audio offers three-dimensional surround sound. It follows the head movements of the user to make it feel like the sound is coming from the screen. Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro were the first Samsung earbuds to offer 360 Audio.

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Eligible Galaxy Buds 2 and Galaxy Buds Live earbuds will receive the latest update automatically. Users can also manually check for the update by pairing the audio devices with the Galaxy Wearable app and heading to Earbuds settings >Earbuds software update>Download and install.

To recall, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 were launched in September last year with a price tag of Rs. 11,999 in India. They are available in Graphite, Lavender, Olive Green, and White colour options. Samsung Galaxy Buds Live TWS earphones were unveiled back in 2020 for $169.99 (approximately Rs. 12,700).

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Very comfortable, good fit 
Good looks, easy controls 
Very good active noise cancellation 
Laid-back yet engaging sound 
Good soundstage

Bad
No app support on iOS 
Scalable codec only works with Samsung devices
Only IPX2 water resistance

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Colour Black

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Secure, noise isolating fit 
Decent active noise cancellation 
Good companion app on Android 
Detailed, natural sound 
Good battery life

Bad
Needs a Samsung source device for best sound quality 
No iOS app at launch time 
Voice detect doesn’t always work

Read detailed Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

More Samsung Headphones & Headset

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Further reading: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 firmware update, Samsung Galaxy Buds Live firmware update, Samsung 360 Audio

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