Can confirm giant changes. Definitely more magnetic and surely safer.
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Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware
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Does the Duo show up in Settings -> About and have a firmware listed? Wonder if it's a similar # if so?
I guess I got a counterfeit? I have 3 MagSafe chargers, one doesn't show up under General->About. Weird. I can't remember where I got this one in particular, but I'm sure it was in genuine packaging. But now I see on reddit where the counterfeit packaging is getting super sophisticated now.
My fake even has a serial number on the cable near the USB-C end! These fakes are getting really good, I can't tell any physical differences from a real one.
EDIT: pretty sure this one came from Woot. Even though I bought it a year ago, I sent them a note indicating I believe they sent me a fake. Dumb on me for trusting Woot, but I'll know better next time.
My fake even has a serial number on the cable near the USB-C end! These fakes are getting really good, I can't tell any physical differences from a real one.
EDIT: pretty sure this one came from Woot. Even though I bought it a year ago, I sent them a note indicating I believe they sent me a fake. Dumb on me for trusting Woot, but I'll know better next time.
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For real, honestly if they just made it so it’s a puck that connects to a lightning or usb c cable that would be even better
[2M/6.6FT] USB C Extension Cable [USB 3.2/10Gbps] Sync Transfer USB C Extender Nylon Braided AINOPE 100W/5A Fast Charging Compatible with USB C Hub/Dell XPS/MacBook/iPad Pro/Magsafe Charger https://www.amazon.com/Extension-Extender-Transfer-AINOPE-Compatible/dp/B09FDWG61C
Sounds like you may have a counterfeit one unless you bought it from Apple directly and in that case, good question.
Sounds like my situation, i.e. fake
Try putting the serial number in here: https://checkcoverage.apple.com/us/en/
The serial number is printed on the cable itself, near the USB-C end.
I think you meant "where chargers have the capability to receive software updates"
These are good times
Belkin has a 2M version.
Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe Special Edition
Belkin BOOST↑CHARGE™ PRO Portable Wireless Charger Pad with MagSafe Special Edition - Apple
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I purchased my MagSafe Charger in Nov. 2021, but it still shows 174.0.0.0. It hasn't even updated to 247.0.0.0 and certainly not to 255.0.0.0.
If it's supposed to update, I can't figure out why it hasn't.
I only use it with the USB-C wall adapter and my iPhone 13 Pro.
Today, I tried plugging it into my Mac mini, but it didn't do any updates.
My MagSafe shows Model A2140, Firmware Version 174.0.0.0 (under iPhone's Settings > General > About: Apple MagSafe Charger).
On my Mac mini, which shows Version as 1.74 (System Information > USB: Apple MagSafe Charger).
Am I missing something? It works as-is, so maybe it doesn't matter....
If it's supposed to update, I can't figure out why it hasn't.
I only use it with the USB-C wall adapter and my iPhone 13 Pro.
Today, I tried plugging it into my Mac mini, but it didn't do any updates.
My MagSafe shows Model A2140, Firmware Version 174.0.0.0 (under iPhone's Settings > General > About: Apple MagSafe Charger).
On my Mac mini, which shows Version as 1.74 (System Information > USB: Apple MagSafe Charger).
Am I missing something? It works as-is, so maybe it doesn't matter....
Only older AppleTVs have this, the 4K models dropped USB-C ports.
To get the info, you need to put iPhone on the MagSafe charger then use iPhone to check the version.
I plugged mine into iPad Air 4 with iPadOS 16.1 and it did nothing. Plugged into iMac M1 with MacOS Ventura and nothing happened. It did not show up in System Report under USB. Plugged into iPad Air 5 with iPadOS 15.7 and it updated.
Now, if you come to stick your first-gen AirPods Pro to the firmware-updated MagSafe at full moon, you will still get Adaptive Transparency on your first-gen pods for a 25-minute trial period. You only need to stroke the charging case during this trial period.
According to Tim, that stroking may be longer, if desired...
According to Tim, that stroking may be longer, if desired...
Had no idea this thing got updates, too. How dumb, especially since we don't even know what's changed. Mine's on 174.0.0.0, apparently, but it's taped down and the only computer with a type C plug is in another room, so I guess it's never getting updated. Would've preferred it with a type A plug anyway.
Further thoughts on my counterfeit MagSafe: The printing on the USB-C end with the p/n and serial number looks identical to a genuine version. The counterfeit charger (occasionally) even displays the "ring" animation when you first connect the iPhone. I might have a way to measure power draw of the counterfeit, but that's probably more effort than I want to extend at his point.
Plug the MagSafe into a USB-C Mac and use System Report to look under the USB device tree for a genuine MagSafe charger. My fake one just doesn't appear at all within the tree.
If you want to force-update your MagSafe firmware, I had good luck connecting to a MacBook, ensure it can reach the internet, and let it sit for 5+ minutes.
Plug the MagSafe into a USB-C Mac and use System Report to look under the USB device tree for a genuine MagSafe charger. My fake one just doesn't appear at all within the tree.
If you want to force-update your MagSafe firmware, I had good luck connecting to a MacBook, ensure it can reach the internet, and let it sit for 5+ minutes.
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My magsafe was 174.0.0.0, i plugged it in directly to my M1 macbook air and it upgraded it to 255.0.0.0 within a minute.
If you plug it directly to a mac via usb c it will upgrade to 255.0.0.0. I used my M1 macbook air. I did have version 174.0.0.0