| App Name | Platform | Purpose | |----------|----------|---------| | | iOS | Connects to 1562AE earbuds, shows firmware, battery, settings. | | AirReps156X | Android | Open-source tool to view/update 1562 series firmware. | | MMI_UT | Android | Factory testing tool, can read firmware version. |
The 1562AE chipset, manufactured by Airoha (a subsidiary of MediaTek), has become a gold standard in the high-end replica TWS earbud market (e.g., “AirPods Pro 2 clones”) and some budget OEM earbuds. However, the true performance, feature set, and stability of these earbuds are largely dictated by their firmware . 1562ae firmware