A50 Gen 4 Firmware Update — Astro

While updating is highly recommended, the Astro A50 Gen 4 is notorious for being .

(Note: those dates and items reflect ASTRO patch notes that document the major Gen 4 firmware patches and what they changed.)

Motherboard USB 3.0 or USB-C ports can sometimes cause polling rate conflicts with older firmware. Plug the Base Station into a standard USB 2.0 port on the back of your PC. Avoid using external USB hubs. "Headset Not Detected" Error astro a50 gen 4 firmware update

Hold down the (on the right ear cup) and the Dolby button simultaneously. Keep them pressed for 15 seconds.

The latest firmware fixed a major headache for users switching between platforms. Previously, if you used the A50 on a PC with Dolby Access, then moved to an Xbox Series X, the voice chat would fail. The new firmware hard-resets the handshake protocol each time the base station is power-cycled. While updating is highly recommended, the Astro A50

A major Gen 4 firmware update (v36170+) changed how the headset handles audio.

: Click "Update" and wait for the process to complete. Do not disconnect the cables or turn off the computer during this time, as it can brick the device . Avoid using external USB hubs

A: Yes, but only via USB. You lose the "Game/Voice" balance dial unless you use an HDMI optical extractor. Firmware updates have improved the USB mixing, but optical is still superior.