Update Magsafe Battery Pack Firmware

Apple’s MagSafe is a magnetic technology engineered in the iPhone 12 models and above for easy attachment and quick wireless charging. MagSafe was originally a part of the safety feature for MacBook charging chords.

Contrary to its rivals, when Apple released MagSafe, it was underpowered and charged at 5W only. However, in a recent update released on April 20, 2022, the company rolled out an update that now allows MagSafe to charge at 7.5W. The Firmware Version 2.7, which was released earlier this week by Apple, allows iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models to charge at 7.5W charging on the go. Moreover, these models can get up to 15W charging when the battery is connected to a 20W or a power source that is higher than it.

There are two different ways to update MagSafe battery pack firmware version 2.7. You can update your firmware using any of the two methods. So, have a read.

Ways to update MagSafe battery pack firmware version 2.7:

Method 1:

The first way is to simply attach the MagSafe to the back of your iPhone. The process of firmware update and installation begins automatically. However, Apple revealed that the auto-update process might take up to a week to install.

Method 2:

This is a quicker and instant way to get the firmware update. This process of updating the MagSafe battery pack firmware allows the users to use the latest feature instantly. To do this, you need to:

Connect the MagSafe battery pack to an iPad or a Mac computer with the help of a USB-C cable.

Make sure that you are connected to a stable Wi-Fi.

The update will begin automatically and will take just five minutes.

Once the installation process is done, enjoy the fast charging of 7.5W

Before you can install the latest firmware, if you want to check the version of firmware of your MagSafe Battery Pack, then you can follow the below instructions:

Connect MagSafe Battery Pack to an iPhone 12 or 13

Go to the Settings of your iPhone

Tap on General

Scroll and select About

Next select MagSafe Battery Pack

You will find the latest version of firmware that is installed on the MagSafe Battery Pack

You can also check your firmware version after installing the latest firmware. The latest version of the firmware is 2.7.b.0. Once you have this version, you will be able to charge your phone at 7.5W using the MagSafe battery pack.

Follow the above instructions to update your MagSafe battery pack firmware on iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 models only. Besides aiding enhanced wireless charging for iPhone 12 and above, MagSafe is also an interesting accessory like fitness mounts, magnetic car vents, power banks, and face motion trackers. With MagSafe, iPhone 12 and above models are indeed easier and more interesting to use.

Experiencing difficulties with your Device, check out our “How To” page on how to resolve some of these issues.

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