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Apple Releases Updated MagSafe Charger Firmware

Have not checked the firmware version on my MagSafe charger recently. Would love to know the changes with these firmware updates.
 
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MNWildFan said:
Wait, even the chargers have firmware???

Well guess today I learned
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Everything has some chip with firmware. Your electric toothbrush has firmware. Most are just not updatable.

1BadManVan said:
Thats the 15w model, not the 25w
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I didn’t realize there was a 25 watt version. I’m guessing this only works with the newest iPhone.

Mrjoedot said:
does it include third party MagSafe?
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No, the update is just for the Apple branded MagSafe charger of that specific model. Apple is pushing out an update. Third-party MagSafe chargers would have to be updated by whoever makes the charger. I seriously doubt those will ever receive updates.
 
The 25W charger (the model is A2580 or A3250) is FW 148. The 15W is A2140, FW 258. I plugged the 25W into my MB Pro and it updated immediately to 148.
 
tyrnnsrs said:
Maybe this has something to do with the new adaptive charging they've added to iOS26
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They didn't add "adaptive charging" -- the feature in iOS 26 is "adaptive power" and uses the analysis provided by Battery Intelligence to optimize power *consumption*, by, for example, postponing system maintenance tasks until a time that you're not using the phone.
 
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Does anyone have any wall mounted magsafe chargers? I'm looking for options, even if it's a block of wood with a cutout that I can screw to a bedside.

Also, can you use your phone to watch movies whilst it's charging on a magsafe?
 
QuarterSwede said:
Yes, that’s kind of the point of the magnets.
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I see your side eye 😄

The reason I ask is because I notice most magsafe chargers AT HOME have them placed horizontally, whilst CAR chargers do provide for them to be mounted vertically, typically for GPS etc. I've also read reviews stating that the phone gets very hot if it's used whilst charging, so I wasn't sure if this is something that is best avoided or not.

So I thought I'd ask. Very kind of you to respond even though it was laced with sarcasm 😁😁😁
 
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Boeingfan said:
Does anyone have any wall mounted magsafe chargers? I'm looking for options, even if it's a block of wood with a cutout that I can screw to a bedside.

Also, can you use your phone to watch movies whilst it's charging on a magsafe?
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Not wall mounted but I’ve got a combined iPhone, watch and AirPod charger crafted out of wood which I bought on Etsy. The iPhone charges via MagSafe at a slight angle (for visibility). No reason why you could have something similar in a wall mount.

There a few styles on Etsy
 
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philstubbington said:
Not wall mounted but I’ve got a combined iPhone, watch and AirPod charger crafted out of wood which I bought on Etsy. The iPhone charges via MagSafe at a slight angle (for visibility). No reason why you could have something similar in a wall mount.

There a few styles on Etsy
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Thank you. I’ll check it out. Other half lays in bed and watches YouTube endlessly at night, so I’m thinking of some way the phone could stick to the bedside and charge too.
 
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Boeingfan said:
I see your side eye 😄

The reason I ask is because I notice most magsafe chargers AT HOME have them placed horizontally, whilst CAR chargers do provide for them to be mounted vertically, typically for GPS etc. I've also read reviews stating that the phone gets very hot if it's used whilst charging, so I wasn't sure if this is something that is best avoided or not.

So I thought I'd ask. Very kind of you to respond even though it was laced with sarcasm 😁😁😁
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Fair.

You don’t need to worry. I use mine nightly with a MagSafe charger without issue.
 
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