Apple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad

[MacRumors]

Apple today released updated firmware for several accessories, including the 140W USB-C Power Adapter, the Magic Trackpad 2, the Magic Trackpad USB-C, the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad.

There is no word on what's included in the updated firmware at this time, but it could offer performance improvements and security updates. Accessory firmware updates are infrequent. The last update to the Magic Keyboard was over a year ago, for example.

These are the first firmware update Apple has released for the USB-C version of the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard that came out in October 2024. The USB-C Magic Trackpad had firmware version 3.1.1 installed at launch, while the keyboards were running version 3.1.4.

After the update, the USB-C Magic Trackpad and Keyboards should all have firmware version 3.1.9 installed.

Magic Trackpad 2 firmware was version 3.1.1 previously, while the new firmware is version 3.1.8.

The 140W USB-C Power adapter had firmware version 1.4.73, and it's been upgraded to 1.4.84.

Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for 140W USB-C Power Adapter, Magic Keyboard and Magic Trackpad

 

[germanbeer007]

I remember the days where my power brick, keyboard, and trackpad didn't need firmware updates.

 

[zahuh]

Apple please add cellular to my power adapter so it updates automatically. Also satellite connectivity so I can have the latest power adapter firmware from anywhere.

 

[AlekseyS]

What? Is Power adapter has firmware?
and how to update it?

 

[Mrkevinfinnerty]

My 140w USB C power adapter feels much snappier. Great work team.

 

[kody137]

What? Is Power adapter has firmware?
and how to update it?

Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, or macOS.

 

[F23]

Update includes a boost in magic to the Magic Trackpad and Magic Keyboard, now allowing for more magic to transfer via Bluetooth. Excellent.

 

[555gallardo]

It brings Apple Intelligence to the 140W Power Adapter and Magic Keyboard buttons are now unapologetically plastic.

 

[WarmWinterHat]

My 5w didn't get an update!

Planned obsolescence..

 

[TapDatApp]

What?! Genuine question, how do I update my power adapter (let me guess: can’t manually) or even check the firmware version on it?!

 

[TapDatApp]

Just in: “To check your firmware version, go to the General tab in System Settings, then click About and scroll down to System Report. Then click the Power tab and scroll down to AC Charger Information.”

 

[ProbablyDylan]

What's next, firmware updates for cables?

 

[kemal]

The power adaptor actually needs to negotiate voltage with the powered device. Hate to think it was getting it wrong!

 

[555gallardo]

What's next, firmware updates for cables?

iPhone Socks. They’ll get Find My support so they’ll never get lost in the washing machine.

 

[orbital~debris]

My 140w USB C power adapter feels much snappier. Great work team.

Apple thought you were gonna love it!

 

[twanj]

Just in: “To check your firmware version, go to the General tab in System Settings, then click About and scroll down to System Report. Then click the Power tab and scroll down to AC Charger Information.”

Hmm...

AC Charger Information:

Connected: Yes
ID: 0x7019
Wattage (W): 94
Family: 0xe000400a
Serial Number:
Name: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Hardware Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: 1040073
Charging: No

 

[lotones]

Any chance they can add a backlight to the "Magic" Keyboard with a firmware update?

/...yeah, I know, but it's supposed to be "magic" isn't it? 😒

 

[thanxal]

My keys feel click-ier.

 

[anshuvorty]

What's next, firmware updates for cables?

No, it will be an update to update the firmware which will then update the device/accessory.

 

[dunos]

My power adapter is bricked.

 

[telepati]

This is mine and there are no updates. How can I update it anyway?

AC Charger Information:

Connected: Yes
ID: 0x7019
Wattage (W): 140
Family: 0xe000400a
Serial Number: C4H302207HXQ41CA4
Name: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Hardware Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: 1040073
Charging: No

 

[twanj]

This is mine and there are no updates. How can I update it anyway?

AC Charger Information:

Connected: Yes
ID: 0x7019
Wattage (W): 140
Family: 0xe000400a
Serial Number: C4H302207HXQ41CA4
Name: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Hardware Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: 1040073
Charging: No

I don't think there's a way to manually do it.

"Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS."

 

[Arctic Moose]

What's next, firmware updates for cables?

There are lots of examples of that.

Cable Matters Firmware Update Tool [4k@120hz on macOS] - Cable Matters Knowledge Base

 

[telepati]

I don't think there's a way to manually do it.

"Firmware updates for keyboards, power adapters, and trackpads are automatically installed when the accessory is actively paired to a device running iOS, iPadOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS."

I understand what you mean, but I can't figure out how to automatically update AC. It's currently connected to my MacBook, but how do we check if it's updated? For example, we know AirPods update in about 30 minutes. But I have no idea how an AC is updated or how long it takes.

Edit: Its updated.

AC Charger Information:

Connected: Yes
ID: 0x7019
Wattage (W): 140
Family: 0xe000400a
Serial Number: C4H302207HXQ41CA4
Name: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
Manufacturer: Apple Inc.
Hardware Version: 1.0
Firmware Version: 1040084
Charging: No

 

[Populus]

Maybe this is the cause that during the past few days my Magic Trackpad 2 has been losing the connection to my iPad Pro…