Apple Releases New Firmware for MagSafe Battery Pack

[MacRumors]

Apple appears to have released updated firmware for the MagSafe Battery Pack that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models that support MagSafe accessories.

The updated firmware should be going out over the air starting today, and MagSafe Battery Pack owners should see a 2.7.b.0 version number in the Settings app after the firmware is installed.

Firmware updates are done quietly over the air and Apple does not provide release notes, so we do not know what features or bug fixes might be included in the software. There is no clear method for updating the firmware of the MagSafe Battery Pack firmware, but it should be connected to an iPhone for the update to initiate.

Apple last updated the MagSafe Battery Pack firmware in December, and the prior firmware is 2.5.b.0.

Article Link: Apple Releases New Firmware for MagSafe Battery Pack

 

[ScottishDuck]

Woah it added 10% capacity, thanks Apple!

 

[SSDGUY]

Those camera lenses suddenly look tiny.

 

[sorgo †]

Those camera lenses suddenly look tiny.

The MagSafe battery pack hump trumps camera bumps.

 

[mazz0]

Ooh, hopefully this’ll fix the issue I’ve had where it says it’s empty (and refuses to charge my phone) until I plug it in and it realises it’s actually full.

 

[jjm3]

Whoa I had no idea this got updates... mine's still at 2.0.0-something... I need to use it more!

 

[sherwinzadeh]

Too bad it doesn't update the cheap plastic design

 

[Xavier]

My pack is on 2.0.2c.0. I guess i'll leave it on my phone so it runs to update.

 

[4jasontv]

What happens if the battery dies while the firmware is updating?

 

[DogHouseDub]

What happens if the battery dies while the firmware is updating?

You'll need the Magsafe battery magsafe battery charger

 

[captrlp]

Next to the polishing cloth, the MagSafe battery may be the most useless item in Apple’s inventory?‍♂️?

 

[Apple_Robert]

I like the Battery Pack. It fits perfectly on my iPhone 13 mini and is easy to hold when connected to the phone. Good to see another update.

 

[AppleHore]

Plot twist: a firmware bug breaks the magnetism.

 

[AppleHore]

✅ ✅

FYI, the competing $43 Anker 521 Magnetic Battery rocks, and they make one with a standing case too for $70 called the Anker 622 Magnetic Battery (MagGo).

❌​

Just don't be fooled by the MagSafe-looking Qi charger on the Anker PowerCore III 10K Wireless Portable Charger. Your iPhone will not stick to it, and it's even hard to get the Qi to work even when it isn't.

 

[Mr. Awesome]

Those camera lenses suddenly look tiny.

That’s also an iPhone 12 Pro, not 13 Pro. 🙂

 

[unsynaps]

My pack is on 2.0.2c.0. I guess i'll leave it on my phone so it runs to update.

Same here. Been using it quite often lately.

 

[SSDGUY]

That’s also an iPhone 12. ?

Sure, but there's been plenty of complaints about the bump for quite a while.

 

[SSDGUY]

The MagSafe battery pack hump trumps camera bumps.

Yes, and the battery pack hump could put a notch in one's rump!

 

[Rafagon]

There is no clear method for updating the firmware of the MagSafe Battery Pack firmware, but it should be connected to an iPhone for the update to initiate.

The firmware of the firmware?

 

[pianostar9]

That’s also an iPhone 12. ?

Just checked the back of my iPhone 12 to make sure it didn’t grow a third camera ;P

 

[Olafur_Haakon]

My MagSafe Battery Pack didn’t receive the firmware updates released in December 2021 and is still running its original firmware version 2.0.2c.0! I connected it to my iPhone 13 Pro Max when the December update was released and even after hours with it connected to my iPhone (using a charger to stop it’s battery draining the December firmware update never happened). I’ve had the battery pack on my phone for over an hour now and the firmware still hasn’t changed from 2.0.2c.0. If I’d thought I might still be running the original firmware after 2 updates being released I’d not have spent such a ridiculous amount of money!

 

[Olafur_Haakon]

Next to the polishing cloth, the MagSafe battery may be the most useless item in Apple’s inventory?‍♂️?

With the problems I’m having updating from the original firmware version 2.0.2c.0 to either of the updates that have now been released I’m beginning to think like that myself! ???

 

[BarrettF77]

These updates are such a Charlie Foxtrot much like apples software anymore it seems.

 

[44267547]

Too bad it doesn't update the cheap plastic design

Fortunately you don’t work for Apple, for obvious reasons you don’t understand manufacturing.

Your comment doesn’t take into account other materials would only add to the weight and cost. The current application of plastic Apple is using, is perfectly suitable for this product.

 

[currrr]

plug it into an ipad or mac’s usb-c and it’ll update right away.