Apple Confirms 29W Power Adapter Incompatible With MagSafe Duo Charger

[MacRumors]

Apple today shared a new support document explaining how to use the new MagSafe Duo Charger with iPhone 12 models and the Apple Watch, clarifying some details about the accessory following its release earlier this month.

Notably, the support document confirms that Apple's older 29W USB-C power adapter is not compatible with the MagSafe Duo, presumably because that adapter does not support the necessary 5V/3A or 9V/1.67A power ratings. As a result, when the MagSafe Duo is connected to the 29W adapter, it can only charge either an iPhone or Apple Watch, rather than both devices simultaneously.

Apple discontinued the 29W adapter in 2018, replacing it with a 30W version that is fully compatible with the MagSafe Duo.

The support document also notes that the MagSafe Duo's hinge area might wrinkle over time if kept in the folded, closed position, especially if the charger is left in a very hot environment, such as inside of a car on a hot day:

As with most soft materials, the covering of accessories might experience normal wear over time. The hinge area of your MagSafe Duo Charger might wrinkle over time if kept in the folded position. Leaving your MagSafe Duo Charger in a very hot environment (like the inside of a car on a hot day) in the folded position might lead to more visible, deeper wrinkles in that area. This doesn't affect the functional performance of the accessory.

As with the singular MagSafe Charger, the MagSafe Duo is limited to up to 12W of power delivery when used with the iPhone 12 mini. And when Lightning accessories such as Apple's EarPods are connected to any iPhone 12 model, charging with the MagSafe Duo is limited to 7.5W to comply with regulatory standards.

The rest of the document reiterates many details that Apple already shared about MagSafe charging, and is worth a glance for new MagSafe Duo owners.

Article Link: Apple Confirms 29W Power Adapter Incompatible With MagSafe Duo Charger

 

[zunamo]

Everybody already has the right power brick at home, right?

 

[J___o___h___n]

Why’s this only being said now? Did they really not know prior to launch?

The Duo should have come with a power adapter - simple.

 

[MacDevil7334]

Crazy that it doesn’t come with any brick at all for the price Apple is charging.

 

[dannyyankou]

Finally they acknowledge this, thankfully they replaced mine with a 30w

They even updated the product page, wish I knew this when I bought it

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[Analog Kid]

that adapter does not support the necessary 5V/3A or 9V/1.67A power ratings

The USB PD committee is going to need to come up with some sort of color coding or alphabet scheme to help people understand all the permutations... All of these different voltage/current options is going to really become a problem.

 

[miniyou64]

Well I suppose they could have alleviated these type of issues by INCLUDING A 5¢ charger with a $129 device that REQUIRES a charger.

 

[ouimetnick]

Crazy that it doesn’t come with any brick at all for the price Apple is charging.

It’s amazing that a charger doesn’t come with... gasp... a charger😂 Should be $129 for everything

 

[chabig]

The USB PD committee is going to need to come up with some sort of color coding or alphabet scheme to help people understand all the permutations... All of these different voltage/current options is going to really become a problem.

USB PD 3.3 Gen 2 Type 4

This will soon be followed by the release of a new 220 page “For Dummies” book titled, “Understanding USB Branding Nomenclature”

 

[Billyk711]

Why’s this only being said now? Did they really not know prior to launch?

The Duo should have come with a power adapter - simple.

I guess some people are not as smart as you are.

 

[mnsportsgeek]

Glad we now know what kind of charger works with this charger.

Apple has to get back the money they burned with AirPower somehow, I suppose.

 

[Billyk711]

I bet you didn't really get one, I did and it is really no big deal at all.

 

[Billyk711]

u never got one.

 

[Spock]

They wouldn’t have to make all these statements on compatible charging bricks if they had just included one in the box.

 

[unsynaps]

Everybody already has the right power brick at home, right?

I do... if the stupid thing had USB-C instead of lightening.

 

[SteveJUAE]

As if we needed more evidence that Apple claims on environmental friendly exclusion of chargers was just BS

 

[Johnny Steps]

This is confusing. I was planning on using a spare Macbook Pro 87W charger I had. Would it not work with this?

 

[Analog Kid]

USB PD 3.3 Gen 2 Type 4

This will soon be followed by the release of a new 220 page “For Dummies” book titled, “Understanding USB Branding Nomenclature”

Mine is marked USB PD 3.4 Gen 1a Type 4 On-the-Go. Is it compatible? The book was written a few weeks ago, so the table lists it as "Pending Ratification".

I'm so glad we got rid of FireWire. Remember when we had to deal with that extra connector?

 

[Apple_Robert]

First we have ring around the rosy with MagSafe imprinting and now Apple says the duo charger will wrinkle in the center...etc. I predict more unhappy customers at that price point.

Apple should have stated day one the 29w charger was not compatible.

 

[Apple_Robert]

Finally they acknowledge this, thankfully they replaced mine with a 30w

They even updated the product page, wish I knew this when I bought it

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Good to see Apple took care of you.

 

[bviktor]

The USB PD committee is going to need to come up with some sort of color coding or alphabet scheme to help people understand all the permutations... All of these different voltage/current options is going to really become a problem.

Nope, we just need vendors sticking to the standard USB-PD charging profiles instead of coming up with these stupid custom ones.

 

[Brookzy]

What a **** show of a product.

 

[colinchuang]

Apple today shared a new support document explaining how to use the new MagSafe Duo Charger with iPhone 12 models and the Apple Watch, clarifying some details about the accessory following its release earlier this month.

Notably, the support document confirms that Apple's older 29W USB-C power adapter is not compatible with the MagSafe Duo, presumably because that adapter does not support the necessary 5V/3A or 9V/1.67A power ratings. As a result, when the MagSafe Duo is connected to the 29W adapter, it can only charge either an iPhone or Apple Watch, rather than both devices simultaneously.

Apple discontinued the 29W adapter in 2018, replacing it with a 30W version that is fully compatible with the MagSafe Duo.

The support document also notes that the MagSafe Duo's hinge area might wrinkle over time if kept in the folded, closed position, especially if the charger is left in a very hot environment, such as inside of a car on a hot day:

As with the singular MagSafe Charger, the MagSafe Duo is limited to up to 12W of power delivery when used with the iPhone 12 mini. And when Lightning accessories such as Apple's EarPods are connected to any iPhone 12 model, charging with the MagSafe Duo is limited to 7.5W to comply with regulatory standards.

The rest of the document reiterates many details that Apple already shared about MagSafe charging, and is worth a glance for new MagSafe Duo owners.

Article Link: Apple Confirms 29W Power Adapter Incompatible With MagSafe Duo Charger

The 29w dont work with the HomePod Mini either...just get an orange flashing light. I read about a specification change when they went to 30w so I assume that is the same reason why these dont work either.

 

[Wml]

Nice product but too expensive for my taste I just 3D printed a stand for my phone and watch only downside is I need two chargers

got the design from thingiverse

Apple iPhone 12 (Max / Mini) MagSafe + Apple Watch Stand by DonSonsi

Deutsch: Dir gefällt mein Design? Gib mir gerne ein(en) Kaffee/Bier für meine Arbeit aus. https://paypal.me/DonSonsi Dieser Halter ist für den induktiven MagSafe Ladeadapter für das iPhone 12 (Pro / Max / Mini) und zugleich für den induktiven Ladeadapter der Apple Watch (1-6). Die Kabelführung...

www.thingiverse.com

 

[-DMN-]

Everybody already has the right power brick at home, right?