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Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

joshrholloway said:
I've asked this before but never really heard an explanation - what is the method that is used to update the firmware on the MagSafe charger puck? I understand you can plug them into a Mac and they will update. That makes sense to me. But presumably they can still update themselves while only connected to the wall via a power brick and attached to an iPhone. How does this work? Some kind of wireless communication? What is the protocol?
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Well, mine is plugged into a Mac, and it isn't doing anything - over an hour now.
 
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joshrholloway said:
I've asked this before but never really heard an explanation - what is the method that is used to update the firmware on the MagSafe charger puck? I understand you can plug them into a Mac and they will update. That makes sense to me. But presumably they can still update themselves while only connected to the wall via a power brick and attached to an iPhone. How does this work? Some kind of wireless communication? What is the protocol?
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Pretty sure it’s NFC.
 
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Is it just the stand alone charger or did the MagSafe Duo also get an update?
 
JM said:
A charger has firmware?
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Yes, non-trivial chargers might. This one supports USB PD, which requires some logic, as well as inductive charging, which also does.

Mr. Donahue said:
I’m convinced firmware updates are nothing more than apple relaying data on how you use your product back to HQ.
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But is that from reading tea leaves or some actual evidence or just a feeling?

KeepCalmPeople said:
Must EVERYTHING contain a chip now?
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If it supports USB PD, certainly. If it supports Qi also certainly.
 
i gave it one last try since last time it never updated. but now connected to my macbook i guess 20 minutes. i suddenly saw a pop up again to give the device permission to connect. which made me think hey finally something happened. and then i put on my phone to check the firmware version now its 0.0.2.58 for me but when i checked a minute later it now shows 258.0.0.0
 
Kylo83 said:
What could possibly need updating? It just changes that’s it, what bugs has anyone had with it lol
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Odd to see people on a tech forum that don't know that USB C cables have chips in them. More in the charger.
 
burgman said:
Odd to see people on a tech forum that don't know that USB C cables have chips in them. More in the charger.
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Any idea how to check firmware for the USBC to MagSafe 3 cable?

I've gone into System Info > Power, but all I see is the firmware for the power brick, not the cable.

USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Firmware 3.1.12 (10M1543)

Information for USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m) Firmware version 3.1.12
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