Astro A50 Gen 4 Firmware Update [hot] Today
When the Astro A50 Gen 4 first launched, the base station's internal software was hardcoded. If Astro released a patch for the charging dock (which handles the USB connection, EQ profiles, and optical audio pass-through), users couldn't actually install it. You would have to mail the base station back to the manufacturer for a replacement.
A major Gen 4 firmware update (v36170+) changed how the headset handles audio. astro a50 gen 4 firmware update
Astro A50 Gen4 Firmware Update Stuck/Failing Loop at 50%/75% FIX When the Astro A50 Gen 4 first launched,
: Flip the switch on the back of the Base Station to PC . and optical audio pass-through)