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Apple Releases, Then Pulls MagSafe Battery Firmware 8B25 for iPhone Air

Apple has not disclosed the firmware’s contents or the reason for the halt.

Overview

  • The new build 8B25 appears as version 99.0 in iPhone Air Settings, replacing 8A351 listed as 91.0.
  • 9to5Mac reports the rollout was withdrawn with no timeline for when it might return.
  • Apple provides no release notes for accessory firmware, leaving specific changes unknown.
  • Firmware installs automatically when the battery is connected; users can check the version in Settings > General > About > iPhone Air MagSafe Battery or attempt to force an update by connecting the pack to a Mac.
  • This is the second firmware update since the MagSafe Battery’s September launch, with the release initially spotted by Aaron Perris on X.