Hello! How do I update the mouse, I'm still on the first firmware version? I'm on 1.9.2, and they're already running 3.
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Magic mouse firmware update
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How do you see the current version of the firmware? I have Magic Keyboard and Mouse both first generation. What kind of benefits can upgrading the firmware have?
go to bluetooth in system pref, and select mouse > info and shows version.
It shows 0.5.0 for the keyboard and 3.0.6 for the mouse. How do I check if there are new versions available?
it shown on forums there is an update for mouse. I think version 3.09. How one updates no idea.
Uhm ok, thanks. I am googling with no much luck so far as what I found refers to much newer models
I've never heard of a mouse firmware UPdate.
Traditionally Apple has always dealt with peripheral compatibility in the various MacOS updates, and eventually old models are no longer supported, especially BT versions.
So each generation gets new firmware, which is not updatable AFAIK.
My 2017 iMac Pro mouse and trackpad are also 1.9.2 (and the keyboard 2.0.6).
EDIT:
Apple says for the Magic Keyboard: "Firmware updates are automatically delivered in the background while the Magic Keyboard is actively paired to a device running macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS."
So it seems like my keyboard may have received a later update?
I guess the update would happen whilst the peripheral is connected by cable to the Mac (and left switched on)?
Traditionally Apple has always dealt with peripheral compatibility in the various MacOS updates, and eventually old models are no longer supported, especially BT versions.
So each generation gets new firmware, which is not updatable AFAIK.
My 2017 iMac Pro mouse and trackpad are also 1.9.2 (and the keyboard 2.0.6).
EDIT:
Apple says for the Magic Keyboard: "Firmware updates are automatically delivered in the background while the Magic Keyboard is actively paired to a device running macOS, iOS, iPadOS, or tvOS."
So it seems like my keyboard may have received a later update?
I guess the update would happen whilst the peripheral is connected by cable to the Mac (and left switched on)?
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Is it a lightning plug Magic Mouse or AA-battery Magic Mouse?
My AA-battery powered Magic Mouse is on version 3.0.6
My Lightning powered Magic Mouse is on version 1.9.2
I'm 99.97% certain your magic mouse firmware is up to date.
It is not with batteries, but with charging. Yes the current version is 1.9.2.
I saw here that there is a new version, that's why I'm asking: Here
A new update for the Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad were released yesterday and my mouse has finally updated.
Okay, HOW did you get the updates? Simply plug your mouse in to USB port? That is how mine charges.
UPDATE: Yes, surprisingly enough, by plugging in first my mouse, then my keyboard, into a USB port, both got their firmware updated! And, quickly!
I have no idea what this does, however!
I have no idea what this does, however!
what version did it update to? mines is at 1.9.2UPDATE: Yes, surprisingly enough, by plugging in first my mouse, then my keyboard, into a USB port, both got their firmware updated! And, quickly!
I have no idea what this does, however!
edit: I just updated mines to 3.1.1 from 1.9.2 just needed to connect to my MBP and wait like 20 minutes.
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