Charge iPhones faster with new firmware update for MagSafe Battery Pack

iPhones will now charge faster with the MagSafe Battery Pack. Thanks to a new firmware update, now users will be able to charge their iPhones faster than the usual duration.

According to a report on 9to5Mac, users can now charge iPhones at a faster 7.5W than the regular 5W by upgrading to the firmware update 2.7 of the MagSafe Battery Pack. The update can be availed via a lightning USB cable from the Pack to a connected Mac or iPad.

Also, if an iPhone is being updated along with a Pack attached, then the Pack will get updated automatically. However, this may take up to a week to fully update the Pack. According to Apple, connecting the MagSafe Battery Pack to an iPad or Mac will update it in about 5 minutes.


Earlier when the MagSafe pack was plugged into a 20W charger it could transfer up to a 15W charge to an iPhone. However, with the new update, users will be able to get faster charging up to 7.5W even when off the grid.

Users can also verify their MagSafe Battery Pack is updated by following these simple steps.

• Attach the Pack to your iPhone and head into Settings
• Select General then head to About
• Select MagSafe Battery Pack

The last step will show if the Pack is updated. If not updated, then update the Pack to get a faster charging experience.

The Cupertino-based tech giant designed the MagSafe Battery Pack to attach directly to the iPhone through a case with MagSafe. It provides an additional charge to the iPhone on the go based on the model and other factors.