Apple Releases New MagSafe Charger Firmware

[MacRumors]

Apple today released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods. The updated firmware is version 2A146, up from the 2A143 firmware that came out earlier this year. In the Settings app, the new firmware is version 136, up from 133.

Apple launched the 2024 MagSafe charger alongside the iPhone 16 models, and it is able to charge them at up to 25W. For the iPhone 12 models to the iPhone 15 models, charging is capped at 15W.

Because firmware updates are released quietly over the air, Apple does not provide release notes. We don't know what new features or bug fixes might be included in the software.

There is no clear method for updating a ‌MagSafe‌ charger's firmware, but it needs to be plugged in and connected to an Apple device for a firmware update to initiate. You can check your ‌MagSafe‌ Charger's firmware by following the instructions in our MagSafe Charger how to.

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[Reason077]

Wow! Can't wait to explore the new features and functionality!

 

[WarmWinterHat]

My generic USB-C cable doesn't need firmware.

 

[Kyle crane]

We got MagSafe firmware update before GTA 6

 

[Corpuscle]

Wow! Can't wait to explore the new features and functionality!

I don't understand. Are you really complaining about something that will fix an issue and/or enhance usability?

 

[Kylo83]

25w MagSafe and 30w brick still doesn’t charge any where near as fast as usb c 20w wired

 

[GMShadow]

25w MagSafe and 30w brick still doesn’t charge any where near as fast as usb c 20w wired

This is like complaining that food cooked in the microwave doesn't taste as good as food cooked in the oven.

 

[Veinticinco]

Why? And again, no release notes to explain. Always struck me as a bit odd.

Related to the 16e maybe?

 

[mdickson]

Apple today released a firmware update for the 25W MagSafe Charger that is compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods and Apple Watch models.

Wait, it charges Apple Watch models? Or does nobody edit these articles?

 

[csnwbd2251]

Maybe it can be used as a stethoscope now ??!!??

 

[switz]

Wonder just how hot the battery gets at max MagSafe charge rate as compared to USB-C? Heat is not a battery's friend.

 

[Kylo83]

This is like complaining that food cooked in the microwave doesn't taste as good as food cooked in the oven.

They said it’s 25w and said it would charge the same time 0 to something in 30min so yes apple claimed it was as fast as using a cable

 

[thadoggfather]

is the new 25w MagSafe worth it over the original MagSafe for say, 16 Pro max and plus?

 

[Kylo83]

is the new 25w MagSafe worth it over the original MagSafe for say, 16 Pro max and plus?

No it’s about the same speed, it made no difference. Wired charging is much faster

 

[thadoggfather]

No it’s about the same speed, it made no difference. Wired charging is much faster

so I shouldn't feel bad buying a 15w dual charger from Belkin that folds and is the travel size?
its half off at best buy think ill go for it

or keeping my MagSafe 1 charger as a separate charge spot?

 

[7thson]

Why? And again, no release notes to explain. Always struck me as a bit odd.

Related to the 16e maybe?

Why would it be related to the 16e? The 16e doesn’t have MagSafe.

 

[rforno]

A firmware update for a charger ... what have we become?

 

[Dr McKay]

Apples back, baby!

 

[InsideApple]

I hope it doesn‘t break the noise cancelling on my Airpods Pro 2

 

[whirlpoolbread]

Hmm, apparently I’m a bit behind on the firmware updates 🙄.

 

[mikethebigo]

Wait, it charges Apple Watch models? Or does nobody edit these articles?

This was written in their last article about a MagSafe update too, and they never fixed it.

 

[christian.terra]

Hmm, apparently I’m a bit behind on the firmware updates 🙄.

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Same here. But my MagSafe chargers are old so maybe they don’t get the latest firmware. Might need newer MagSafe charger.

 

[russell_314]

A firmware update for a charger ... what have we become?

Everything has firmware. Most products just never receive updates so you don’t know about it. Apple actually supports their product with new updates.

 

[BeagleLegal]

No it’s about the same speed, it made no difference. Wired charging is much faster

The main useful change for me is the longer lead.

 

[racerhomie]

25w MagSafe and 30w brick still doesn’t charge any where near as fast as usb c 20w wired

Many varieties at play. Different temperatures & more heat produced during magnetic energy transfer. Cables are generally more energy efficient.