I must be a weirdo too, when I saw that I thought that was a weird subnet mask and just why would it have anything to do with a charger!
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Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware
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I can confirm.
Reboot your mac with your cable plugged in, but not connected to phone.
connect puck to iphone. it takes a while to be recognised but instantly on 255.
the reboot was needed
Reboot your mac with your cable plugged in, but not connected to phone.
connect puck to iphone. it takes a while to be recognised but instantly on 255.
the reboot was needed
Mine is still on 174.0.0.0, possibly because my Mac is staying on Catalina for now? I also haven't updated any devices to iOS 16 yet. If it depends on the latest software then I'll be behind for a while...
The year is 2022. The portable handheld computers chargers have mini computers inside them. What a time to be alive
There is a USB-C extension cable at Walmart that works great - they even state compatibility on the box:
onn. USB-C Extension Cable, White, 6' - Walmart.com
Buy onn. USB-C Extension Cable, White, 6' at Walmart.com
www.walmart.com
The charging indicator on the phone flickered while connected to the MagSafe charger
Excellent got one this morningThere is a USB-C extension cable at Walmart that works great - they even state compatibility on the box:
onn. USB-C Extension Cable, White, 6' - Walmart.com
Buy onn. USB-C Extension Cable, White, 6' at Walmart.comwww.walmart.com
I assume the update may have something to do with clean energy charging as that option is unavailable in australia and there has not been a 255 firmware update for MagSafe yet.
A few final thoughts on my counterfeit MagSafe charger situation:
I reached out to Woot, who were apologetic, but since I've had it >90 days, they could only offer me $10 off my next purchase. Not the best, but not the worst solution.
Literally the only visible difference between real/fake is the etching on the puck-end where the wire attaches. The fake doesn't have the symbols and "R-NZ" etching. Everything else including serial number on the cord, material quality and packaging is spot-on (well I no longer have the counterfeit packaging, but it would fool anyone without a genuine one side-by-side).
And finally, I bought a new one to replace my counterfeit. Plugging it into my MacBook Pro for about 2 minutes did force-update the new charger's firmware from 174 to 255.
www.iphonetricks.org
I reached out to Woot, who were apologetic, but since I've had it >90 days, they could only offer me $10 off my next purchase. Not the best, but not the worst solution.
Literally the only visible difference between real/fake is the etching on the puck-end where the wire attaches. The fake doesn't have the symbols and "R-NZ" etching. Everything else including serial number on the cord, material quality and packaging is spot-on (well I no longer have the counterfeit packaging, but it would fool anyone without a genuine one side-by-side).
And finally, I bought a new one to replace my counterfeit. Plugging it into my MacBook Pro for about 2 minutes did force-update the new charger's firmware from 174 to 255.
How To Check If Apple MagSafe Charger Is Genuine
Is your Apple MagSafe charger genuine? Check if you're using an original accessory, if iPhone 12 wireless charging doesn't work as it should!
www.iphonetricks.org
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Nope didn’t work for me. A hard reset being quick volume up/down hold sleep button until Apple logo appears. Still on 247
Thanks for the info! I also got my charger from Woot (and was suspicious when it came in a ziploc bag instead of Apple packaging). But it works fine, shows up properly in the iPhone info, and it did update. It also has this engraving. So I guess I got a genuine article.A few final thoughts on my counterfeit MagSafe charger situation:
I reached out to Woot, who were apologetic, but since I've had it >90 days, they could only offer me $10 off my next purchase. Not the best, but not the worst solution.
Literally the only visible difference between real/fake is the etching on the puck-end where the wire attaches. The fake doesn't have the symbols and "R-NZ" etching. Everything else including serial number on the cord, material quality and packaging is spot-on (well I no longer have the counterfeit packaging, but it would fool anyone without a genuine one side-by-side).
And finally, I bought a new one to replace my counterfeit. Plugging it into my MacBook Pro for about 2 minutes did force-update the new charger's firmware from 174 to 255.
How To Check If Apple MagSafe Charger Is Genuine
Is your Apple MagSafe charger genuine? Check if you're using an original accessory, if iPhone 12 wireless charging doesn't work as it should!
its very easy fake chargers are so much slower than the real thing they only pull 5 watts. Also the build quality and finish is less
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Yep. Last update took a few days or so but it updated. Not this time. (although I have an older MacBook pro w/o USB-C)
I did not do anything special, I just put my phone on the charger overnight and it updated. Maybe give it more time?
I plugged mine into my MacBook Air and at first it did nothing so I went away and was doing other things when I heard it my phone chime maybe five minutes later.
It definitely works better with this new firmware!…
Seriously though I would like to know exactly what it does and how this update happens without connecting it to a MacBook. Clearly there has to be data capabilities with MagSafe if it can update the firmware.
It definitely works better with this new firmware!…
Seriously though I would like to know exactly what it does and how this update happens without connecting it to a MacBook. Clearly there has to be data capabilities with MagSafe if it can update the firmware.