Apple’s MagSafe Charger has received a firmware update. Apple doesn’t publish release notes detailing exactly what the update fixes. Apple quietly provides background updates to accessories like this, with no way to update it manually.
According to MacRumors, which first reported the new firmware is version 10M1821, up from version 10M229. The update will install automatically when the MagSafe Charger is in use and connected to power, though the user will not be notified of the update.
There is a way to check the MagSafe Charger’s firmware version, but it won’t show the previously mentioned firmware number. Instead, it will read firmware version 255.0.0.0, up from version 247.0.0.0.
How to Check the MagSafe Charger’s Software Version
- Attach the iPhone to the MagSafe Charger
- Open the Settings app
- Tap “General”
- Tap “About”
- Scroll down, under “Carrier Lock” the attached accessory menu will appear as “Apple MagSafe Charger,” tap that
- View the listed firmware version
