Apple’s MagSafe Charger received a firmware upgrade today.
According to MacRumors, Apple has published a software update for the MagSafe Charger, the company’s own MagSafe charging puck for the iPhone and AirPods.
The updated firmware is version 10M1821, which replaces the previous 10M229 firmware. It’s worth noting that the update is listed as version 255.0.0.0 in the Settings app rather than the firmware number (the prior firmware was 247.0.0.0).
Apple never explains why a firmware upgrade is necessary. While they normally do not add any significant new features to the company’s accessories, they do provide some performance and bug fixes.
How to update to the latest firmware version
If you are trying to manually update to the latest firmware version, it’s more about luck than anything else. Apple updates its firmware in the background, so there is no way to tap a button and initiate the update. However, the update would obviously occur when your MagSafeCharger is attached to your iPhone, so try that to potentially initiate the update.
Apple originally released the MagSafe Charger when it debuted the iPhone 12 back in 2020 when it brought MagSafe to the iPhone. The charger is a basic way to try out MagSafe charging but the cord is only three feet so its use case is pretty constricted.
While Apple hasn’t said what the firmware update is for, it could be related to the release of the iPhone 14 and AirPods Pro 2. The company could be making some charging improvements for those particular devices. That’s just a guess, though.
If Apple’s MagSafe Charger isn’t for you, check out our list of the Best MagSafe accessories 2022 for some other ideas! There are a ton of options on the market now so take a look and see what might be best for you.
