Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware

[rolfwiggum]

Does their Duo charger get an update too..ever?

 

[iButter]

Babe wake up new MagSafe Charger Firmware just dropped

 

[NM08SRT8]

I feel like I need a firmware upgrade. *sigh*

 

[t0rqx]

If recent software revision provide an indication. This probably equipped with some code to make this break to force people to buy new chargers.

 

[0920730]

I really wish they'd make a 2m version of this. The cable is just too short for use while charging.

 

[kenbewick]

I saw a near-instant update by plugging my chargers directly into my USB-C Mac. Took under a minute for the version to change in System Report.

same here

 

[BruiserB]

I wonder if the update is related to the charging with green energy feature that is coming...allowing the charger to cycle on/off as needed?

 

[scrapesleon]

Well who would a thought we reached the time where chargers need software updates

 

[ACHD]

But why is there updates? Thats the question

 

[unsynaps]

Another firmware update I will never get. My battery is still on the slow ass old firmware.
Guess I need to go to a Starbucks and bribe someone with an Apple laptop with some avocado and toast.

Yes, I have an iPhone, iWatch, and AppleTV. No, I do not have any Apple computers.

 

[robotica]

Does their Duo charger get an update too..ever?

I would also like to know this

 

[n-evo]

The update probably features more than macOS Ventura!

 

[BruiserB]

Another firmware update I will never get. My battery is still on the slow ass old firmware.
Guess I need to go to a Starbucks and bribe someone with an Apple laptop with some avocado and toast.

Yes, I have an iPhone, iWatch, and AppleTV. No, I do not have any Apple computers.

AppleTVs have a USB-C port on the back....would be interesting to try plugging into that and see what happens? I know it's supposed to only be used as a recovery port, but I also never expected that the USB-C port on my iPad would update the charger...but it did.

 

[Wanted797]

How on earth does the staff at MR find these updates?!

Juli is on firmware checking duty this month.

 

[symphony]

Safari is faster when plugged in 🤭

 

[joshrholloway]

Unless you plug this into your Mac to update it over the cable, how does it actually update? How would the firmware be transmitted from your phone to the charger via MagSafe? My understanding is that there is no data transmission between the two devices.

 

[crsh1976]

I wonder if the charger firmware enables it to cook a meal or serve coffee somehow, otherwise what's the point? /s

 

[FastLaneJB]

My phone chimed twice this morning, first when attaching MagSafe, second what seems like 10-20 seconds later.

At first I thought the alignment somehow slipped after putting the magnetically paired devices down, but no, they were still centrally aligned.

Maybe when the firmware’s updated, the MagSafe reboots and briefly stops charging causing a second chime on the phone when it resumes.

I returned my iPhone 14 Pro Max and got a refund in the end as they didn’t have any replacements. Ordered a new one but got to wait however it would maybe 3 - 4 times an hour chime on MagSafe from starting / stopping charging. Wondering if it’s actually a MagSafe issue but couldn’t find others suffering this issue so for once didn’t feel like it was software. Just not sure if enough people would notice as if charging overnight it’s likely on silent and you won’t notice.

 

[metsjetsfan]

What about all the 3rd party magsafe chargers like the stands

 

[collin_]

There is no clear method for updating a ‌‌MagSafe‌‌ charger's firmware

Wait, what? How do you do it? Don't have one but curious.

 

[metsjetsfan]

Wait, what? How do you do it? Don't have one but curious.

Plug it into a mac

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Plug it into a mac

Or just let your iPhone charge overnight on it. Depends how quick you want it done.

 

[Luna Murasaki]

My phone chimed twice this morning, first when attaching MagSafe, second what seems like 10-20 seconds later.

At first I thought the alignment somehow slipped after putting the magnetically paired devices down, but no, they were still centrally aligned.

Maybe when the firmware’s updated, the MagSafe reboots and briefly stops charging causing a second chime on the phone when it resumes.

That's how it worked for me. I wasn't getting the update so I plugged the thing into my MacBook. About 10 to 20 seconds later, I heard a second chime and thanks to your post I knew that meant it was installed. Confirmed it in Settings immediately after. I bought this thing at the same time as my new iPhone when the 14 models came out and I had no idea it had this kind of complexity to it.

 

[orbital~debris]

Hoping the magnetism's snappier.

 

[Jupeman]

Magsafe seems snappier now.