I WAS WRONG! Apple MagSafe Battery Pack After The Update!
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- The Apple MagSafe Battery Pack a few months ago, I would tell you to skip it and it wasn't worth it. After about 3 months of me using it as my main battery pack and realizing how you actually use it, my mind has changed!
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Bro, thanks for the video. This makes all the sense in the world 🌎 now. I slap it on while my phone is at 100% and it lasts 7-9 hours before it’s dead but my phone is left at 90-91% after I take it off. Also be sure to have optimized battery charging turned on. It will help the battery pack last longer during use through the day. 😊
Exactly that, it helps the battery to last the whole day and keeps it at optimum charge/temperature. It is another genius product from Apple.
I am thinking of getting one just hope this wouldn’t affect the capacity?
I’m glad I saw your review. I put it up for sale in the marketplace on Facebook. I want to keep it now 😂
@@piershunday but.. after its updated to newer firmware. does it still safe to snap it on the phone all day? from 5w upgraded to 7.5w wireless charging does it make ohone noticeably warm?
@@irfanarachman91 mines gets warm and sometimes pauses the charger at times just checked the battery setting and it sad last chargered to 80% but paused to due to temperature
I was hesitant on the apple battery pack after all the negative reviews. And I have the ERS halo and it works great. But after this video I purchased the apple pack and used it exactly how you described and it's the best battery pack IMO now!
😂😂 I gave this MagSafe battery pack to my brother cause I wasn’t using it cause it wasn’t doing the job for me.. 3 weeks later now this update and now I feel like I made a mistake 😂🤦🏻♂️🤣
😂😂😂😂
Still bad because it's much pricier than the others
You did
Lol.
@@goudendynamiethd2117 exactly
No one wants to admit that this power bank is great I use it every day for four months and I can’t imagine living without it with my 12 mini
Please correct me if I’m wrong, but it sounds like its use case is more like the drop tanks for fighter planes. For longer missions, extra fuel tanks would be put under the wings instead of bombs or missiles. The planes would go through the fuel in the tanks first, keeping the inboard tanks full. If the situation got hot or the drop tanks were empty, they’d be jettisoned and the planes would have completely full fuel tanks. Am I understanding that correctly?
Great stuff, finally someone that understands this device. I have a few and got them discounted and they mean I can go a week without ever worrying about charging, just use one till empty whilst my phone stays at 90% and swap out, and if I can recharge the empty pack!
Now if you do not like the extra bulk for 24/7 use then do not get it, but I used a Smart Battery case on my iPhone 11 PM so it is not an issue and I like the grip. It will preserve the life of the internal battery and probably save £60 every two years having to buy a new one, my iPhone 13 PM is still at 100% and looking at the stats it has had less than 10 full battery cycles since Sept 2022! That means the internal battery will take maybe a century to reach 80% capacity (my iPhone 11 PM stayed at 100% after two years and remains so as my satnav).
MagSafe is the future and Apple has created a great protocol and should have all the patents so Samsung cannot copy this time! Still aways to go before they can go portless but it will happen and Magsafe will be the proprietary way of doing it.
Finally bought one. If you're using the flash, put some black tape on the spot on the battery where the camera is. That light from the flash will bounce of the white surface of the battery causing a white blur on your low-light/flash photos.
“Just download more ram”
“Just download more battery”
lolol
I made the same mistake of mistaking the Magsafe Battery as just a power bank.
Great video dude!
Thanks much appreciated man!
It’s so strange that the lil 2.5w increase gives us so much better performance… especially considering the wired charging can go up to 20w at the lower battery percentage… some phones gave over 100w chargers in some of the other flagship phones
True. I think the issue is that the phone was consuming more than the 5W charger so people's battery levels were still dropping.
Must have been right on that edge of maintaining and charging.
This battery pack is basically an extender not really a
power bank. This is supposed to stay on your phone
from the beginning of the day when you take it off the
charger. It basically sticks around 89-91 percent of
charge all day until the pack runs out. Once your
phone hits the 88% mark it starts to charge up again
until it hits 91%. Then it stops charging; uses that
time to cool off and stuff as you know wireless
charger heats up. Since it's a 5w and now is 7.5w charge it won't heat
up massively. The reason you get less charge on the
max is because the max has a larger battery thus
taking more juice from the battery to charge up.
Which is the reason the max only gets 40% juice from
the pack. While the normal 13 and 13 pro get about 70
percent of charge.
O yeah for sure and that’s how it performed exactly. I can see it being really for the smaller iPhone models.
This is basically how the smart battery case works, other than the 90% limit. I used to buy third party battery cases until I came across a deal for the official one and its performance is unbeatable.
I updated my MagSafe battery pack with my MacBook Air and it updated instantly!
Yeah it works quick but they need to find another way to do it. A prompt or something when you attach it to your phone. I didn’t know there was an update until someone told me.
Would I be ok to use this like if it were one of the old school battery cases and just never take it off?
If they marketed it as a form of safely topping your battery off throughout the day, and for those who may not have their phones quite make it throughout said day, I think it would have gotten much better coverage.
This is so true!
Yep you totally explained exactly the function of the apple battery pack as it is supposed to be used and that is the reason I bought it in the first place it’s still pricey but worth it in my opinion even though I barely use it because the battery on my iPhone 13 pro max is a beast I still like having it another great video tee💪🏽❤️
It's pricey, the other ones have higher capacity, then why go for this one'
@@goudendynamiethd2117 because the others ones get hot this one doesn’t because it’s made for the iPhone . Apple eco system or a trap either or it does what it does for the product it’s intended for
I bought 2 of them 5 months ago for $60 for both!! The update hit at the right time because I was going to NYC for my 21st birthday. Kept my phone charged the whole day even with most of my usage being in the gps and camera app. Awesome battery case.
How? Where?? lol
my pack and phone get so hot and the battery won’t charge when I use camera app nonstop and or music online, especially now is start of summer, do u have same issue?
@@BennyKyu95 nope! They have been working perfectly. I do have a 13 pro max tho. Not sure which phone you have.
where did u buy it for $30 each
@@westernpigeon Facebook market a guy was selling them because him and his wife switched to a Samsung phone.
what camera and lens are you using for overhead shots? Love the vids
It’s expensive, but it’s a super optimised and efficient pack. I took the jump and never regretted it.
Yep same here. Misunderstood at first but I came around.
It's too pricey
The apple magsafe battery pack will be perfect for someone who will still being using an iPhone 12 or 13, like 4 years from now where their battery health percentage on their phone is at like 80% life.
You're right it's just a battery extender and perfect for the iPhone 13 Mini. And when using it plugged in, it's actually better than an Apple MagSafe charging puck. Plus it has two way charging. I wish it wasn't white in color, but at least it's a matte white. Now someone needs to make a Sequoia Green leather case for it.
Thanks for the tip on how to update the MagSafe batt pack via the ipad. It works like a charm. Much better than waiting for a week.
No problem. Either way I think Apple needs to find a better way to update them.
I am new to the world of MagSafe….was about to purchase this for my new iPhone pro max 13… but thanks to your commentary I don’t think I will need this for a few years.. thank you for a great review
i didint even know a battery pack could be updated, pretty cool
Hell I didn’t know either until the other day lol.
also if its considered a extender than that price still needs to drop a lot more, I don't know why people reason with themselves when it comes to apple and there prices so easily
It’s still pricey no doubt. I’m just speaking on how it performs.
Does apple show its battery health as well?? Do the batteries degrade same as the iphone ones say 10% health drop in an year or so??
Will we be able to use it as a magsafe charger once the battries degrade after say 2 years or so??
I stand behind Apple’s decision to release it with a mobile charge rate of 5 watts because that’s better for the battery, especially when people inevitably stick their phones in their pockets, bags, purses, or when they use the phone while charging. The extra heat generated by wireless charging is compounded in these types of situations.
They were absolutely correct, and I believe it was the right thing to do, even in people screamed bloody murder. The only improvement I could see is having the battery charge at a higher rate(up to 15W) when the phone is not in use and well ventilated. The phone would then throttle the battery pack as soon as it gets warm, and go back to 5W when in use or performing heavy background tasks. Ideally, it would have a toggle in Control Center(or a prompt when the battery is connected) to enable a boost to the mobile charge speed, but otherwise keep the charger at 5W.
bro the battery pack is cool af it doesnt keep charging bro 7.5w doesnt mean hotter 💀
I used to stick the pack on the back of a 12 Pro when I knew I was in for a heavy day. Worked a treat.
Yep. That’s how it’s intended to work.
So it’s like the smart battery case for iphone 11 etc. if both are 100% phone & battery pack it will use the battery pack first
Yeah kinda. I think it does a little more meaning it’s a little smarter when to use the battery pack.
@TechnicallyTee
So to use right I need to slap it to my iPhone while it is 100% and the pack will keep give the iPhone juice until the pack out of charge and need to be recharged?!
And not as a normal magsafe power-bank like Anker and so on. Have I got it right?
Great review with clear guidance on how the product assists you. Much better than all the other reviews I’ve seen on this battery pack.
Ey boddy thats a nice case were do you buy it what brand and model name. Thanks 👍🏻
Got it for $67 on Amazon, its more than worth it at that price with the integration involved.
O yeah it’s a steal for that price.
Totally 💯 with you
I paid $100 for from Apple store on the Apple Card so it wasn’t so bad
Link? Its 89 on amazon right now.
$50 on eBay
@@babbeee1000 How long for delivery?
FYI, I bought this thing two weeks ago and to date still in previous version even Apple Support couldn’t help to upgrade it .
I like the color of your back wall. Is it a deeper blue? Like an ocean blue color? I know the camera can make colors looks a bit different..
Is it trackable if lost?
This is a must for sports games and events where you’re using your phone for longer
Correct man. Don’t know a lot of UA-camr‘s that announce they where wrong with their previous videos. Fully correct man 👍👍👍👍👍
Always have to announce if we’re wrong. Makes us pay attention a little closer.
Hi, thanks for the vid.
How is the BEST USE for this in a iPhone 13 pro max.
I just get mine today and i wanna use it the best i can...
thanks
How do you know if it’s updated or not? I just got mine a few mins ago
Hey, what is your favorite case for the 14 Pro Max?
Right now I'm really feeling the Phone Rebel Gen 4. Best cases for the 14 Pro Max is coming real soon.
They should’ve advertised it as a wireless charger with a battery, use it like the magsafe charger at night and take it with you when you go out.
@@SeanAustinCarey you know the regular magsafe charger, you can use battery pack just like the regular one, when you plug in the 20w charger, battery pack starts charging your phone with 15w just like the magsafe charger. Bit hard to explain
This is how I use it too. Plug your lightning cable into the MagSafe battery, then connect the MagSafe battery to your phone,
both devices at 100% in the morning and you take the battery with you all day.
@@markgreen7479 how about heat, is it similar to the regular magsafe? Some say the phone gets a lot hotter than it gets with the regular magsafe. In my experience my magsafe charger seems to take most heat onto itself, since its made of metal, how about battery pack?
@@nicabc never really noticed it get hot with the apple battery. Other wireless batteries get way hotter than the apple one does
@@markgreen7479 yeah ive noticed that with magsafe and regular wireless pads, magsafe puck seems to take the heat on itself since the phone is literally cool compared to the puck which is hot. But with unofficial wireless chargers, most heat seems to go onto the phone rather than the pad
Just bought this item today and its legit! Worked as expected considering i watched a few reviews prior to purchase.
I watched your video about the Apple MagSafe Battery Pack and listened to what you said about charging your iPhone to 100% then taking it off charge then snapping on the MagSafe Battery Pack straight after and you said that while the MagSafe battery pack was on your iPhone until the battery pack died your iPhone went down to 92% well I’ve tested that theory and I’ve got a iPhone 12 Pro Max and I charged my 12 Pro Max to 100% took it off charge then snapped my MagSafe battery pack on at around 8pm and now it’s 02:07am and my iPhone 12 Pro Max is still on 100% and I’ve been on the internet google Amazon playing games etc etc…. And it’s stayed at 100% which I’m really impressed and their is still about 5/8% left on my MagSafe battery pack so it looks like it’s the iPhone 12 Pro Max with the BEST BATTERY EVER!!!!! 😝
See I got other results. Charged the phone to 100% snapped it in and it said it was charging the phone but my phone dropped to 91% and then started using the MagSafe battery pack battery and kept my phone hovering at 91-92% for about 2-3 hours then my battery pack died. Just bought this brand new from apple 2 days ago
Which do you recommend for a day at a amusement park?
This is refreshing to watch. Major kudos to being upfront for a prior impression. I bought this and I saw all the scary reviews and started a return for it. But watching this, I am questioning that! It can help in a pinch. I think the thinking point is you can get an actual battery pack for half the price or an extender with the fancy logo. 😂
I am not getting the option in low power mode in notification centre to toggle Charge past 90 to on/off. By default its charging more than 90 on my iphone 12!
Can this device charge thru an Otterbox case ? Great video info btw !!🙂
So it charges your phone while extending your battery life
Saw the video, checked in some retail stores on the market and got one for AED 250 ($69) and I think it’s worth it now.
Totally agree that the Anker makes the phone hot to the point that I have to take it off to let it cool before charging again.
I keep score for my son’s travel baseball team using the GameChanger app. Using the app on my phone for multiple games takes a toll on battery life. Especially for games in full daylight because the screen is at full brightness. I purchased the Apple battery pack to keep from using external battery packs and cables. I thought about getting a 3rd party MagSafe charger but heard they can get hot. I used the Apple charger on the back of my phone and it didn’t get hot at all as I held my phone for several hours non-stop. At the end of the tournament games that day, my phone had over 85% left and I still had juice left in the battery pack. It’s definitely a win for me.
And that’s exactly how you use it. If only everyone could understand that lol.
I seen you review on Target too lol
@@KylaTsehaye95 wow. How ironic.
This powerbank will charge once and empty? Thinking to buy for 14 pro max
Could I use this with my s22 magsafe case and see the benefits of the update?
Can I charge the pack itself wirelessly or do I need a lighting cable?
do these hold a charge for a long time if not being used? like can I charge it up and leave it in a drawer so its ready to go if I want to grab it on my way out somewhere I think I will need it
It’s funny how friends tease me for buying one, but always ask if they can use it in a pinch. It’s cool, not for everybody! 🤣🤣
I have a 13 mini and this was very informative. The Anker is not made for the mini so now I'm considering the Apple.
I feel it would be perfect for the mini and I’ve also heard others say the same thing.
Does this work with the 12 mini?
Im thinking in using this to charge my iphone 14 pro max. But i knew this battery extender wasn’t that powerful, it wasn’t ment to charge your huge iphone from cero to 100. But the way i use it i think it can get the job done for me. I hope. Already bought it. 😅
Can you charge iphone and airpods at once.?does it charge other earplugs ?
The best MagSafe battery pack is the 5000mah Mophie snap+ juice pack mini.
What case you rocking dude?
My MagSafe battery pack won’t show the charge past 90 even tho it’s updated ? Is there a fix to that?
Does it attach well to the phone while it is in my pocket?
I just picked this up for when I travel with my 13 Pro Max!!! Great video.
I still don't think this thing was made to slap on your phone with a full battery, just doesn't make any sense. Why add this extra weight and width to your phone when you don't need to? Now when you're getting low and don't have infrastructure to charge, then you slap it on and it's SUPPOSED to charge your phone. It wasn't doing that and apple knew it which is why they updated it, which is awesome frfr. Updating a battery pack, hell yeah 😎
I been waiting a lonnnnggggggggg time to buy that case you’re using on your phone in this video. Do you know when they will restock?
i love my anker one. after having the apple one. cheaper bigger battery and kickstand however i got the white one as it was the only one available and its getting so dirty on the sides 🥺🥺 i wonder what i can use to clean it. otherwise i need to see if theyll let me switch it out for the black one 🤣🤷🏻♀️ i do love how all the apple stuff integrates with magsafe though and shows you indicators on the screen. great review!
Thanks much appreciated!
You can use isopropyl alcohol… 👍
@@capturedlondon if never worked i swapped it out and got a black one sold the white one lol
@@capturedlondon it* i had tried that
its such a good investment. I slap it on whenever I go on a trip or know I'm using my phone all day
Yeah it’s great for use cases like that.
Thanks for the great review. You go into fine detail that many reviewers fail to do.
Thank you so much for this explanation. Very helpful as I was a bit concerned after purchasing one last week. I wasn’t using it as it is intended
Tee just got my battery pack but I noticed when I put it on my 13 pro I hear a noise almost like a clicking noise coming from the battery pack itself, should I get it swapped out? Or does yours do it too
I have the 13 Pro Max & I feel like I need a MagSafe battery pack for work bc I work at Apple Store atm & I end up having to use my phone to show customers demos of certain features or for translation purposes
Hi, mine gets discharged when I don’t use it, us it normal??? Would be so thankful if you answer
Yeah it’s going to slowly discharge. That’s completely normal.
@@TechnicallyTee thanks, I wasn’t ready for that))) and while attached on my phone the screen always lights on by itself , is it normal too???? I don’t touch the screen but it becomes on and then off again🤷♀️
So is the Mag safe stuff only apple products? Do they make it for any Android phones?
Yeah it’s apple only right now. I doubt android will come with anything to compete with it. Just too many android platforms.
@@TechnicallyTee true.... but you could tell Samsung for a brother that would be playa lol
MagSafe is patented by Apple so Samsung will not be able to copy. I heard OPPO announce something similar a year ago but nothing came of it and I suspect Apple Lawyers wrote a nice letter. The Anker is not Magsafe, it is just magnetic. I am not sure any OEM pays Apple to use MagSafe yet.
@@andyH_England Belkin has official Magsafe 15w on some of their products
@@emrehanley3988 Yes, I assume they have paid their dues to use that logo, as those that use Lightning have to.
You dont use the rebel flex series case?
Can you charge it from other powerbank via cable?
Great vid. Very informative. I bought one of these recently. It’s definitely a not well explained accessory. Apple failed on educating people on this one.
That’s the video I needed to see, thank you! Just got yourself a new follower
What is the cover name you are rocking on your iPhone 13 Pro max in this video ? Please let me know the name
Awesome! I bought one now & love it!
Thank you so much for that firmware note. Super helpful!
Can you limit the percentage the battery pack charges the iPhone to? I hate to have my iPhone charged over 80%.
why
Hey I need help I just got mine today and as I started using it even though I get the charging logo it’s not charging my phone the battery from my iPhone is still draining do I return it back? Or is it something else?? *iphone 12*
I’m hearing that from a few people but I’ve never experienced that so I’m not sure how to accurately tell you how to fix it.
Great video. Just scooped one up today on a prime deal. 🙌🏾
What’s that case on your phone..?
Is this a power bank or an external battery
+ there is any problem to your battery health ?!
No issues with battery health at all. It's optimized for iOS so it's not going to have an issue with battery health.
I have used one since Oct 2021 and my battery health remains at 100%. I had the Smart battery pack on the iPhone 11 Pro Max before that and after two years it was still at 100%. It trickle charges at worse and passthrough mainly so it acts just like you have a 7000mAh battery (iPhone 13 Pro Max).
Are we assuming it’s gonna work for the iPhone 14 also?
I just tried it. It works fine.
So the update made it so that the phone will take power from the Apple Battery pack instead of the iPhone's battery lessening wear and tear on your battery..not bad
Well that’s what the whole point of the battery pack was. The update just made for when you’re charging from it, it charges at 7.5w rather than 5w.
My man Tee - great video! I slapped it on my iPad and it updated within 5 min…good stuff as always!
XYea 🤬😘👌👌👌👌👌🙈👌👌
@TechnicallyTee would you pick over the others now??
Man Idk because I've have so many more since the last video of top magsafe batteries.
Happy 12 mini user here. I wish it would work for me but even with a software update won’t fix the only problem I have with it.
The way you’re talking about using it is the way I really wanted to use it but it doesn’t have a ring of magnets on the outside. Not so I can charge the battery pack but because I want to be able to stack my wallet onto the other side.
The Apple wallet has been a life changing experience for me, and since they won’t work together I have to choose 1. I choose the wallet.
Soon enough, Apple Wallet will render your physical one obsolete.
Wait so I should or shouldn’t buy it for the iPhone 12 mini??
It’s basically like having your phone plugged in while using it, it seems, am I wrong?
What case is that you have on?
Pitaka Pro
I have a 12Pro max and the battery health is at 88% but because I am a heavy user my phone is at 1% by 6 - 7pm the battery pack with the update I am able to extend not ever dropping without charging until bed time. I will charge both of them over night and start over again. GoOd Purchase
I’d rather charge by cable for a few mins, so I use the Anker.
Got it for about 80€ and I’m really in love with it. Like it a lot more than the Anker one. It’s lightweight and of course it’s sleek like everything from Apple:)
How is it affecting the battery health man??
Thanks for this video. I enjoy using my MagSafe Battery Pack. Blessings on your day.
I get you but it is still much more pricey than all of those battery packs, while the other ones have much higher battery capacity. So it makes this Apple Magsafe Battery extender just still not worth it.
I don't know why i'm watching this, my iphone 13 pro usually has 40% left most nights. Probably only had to plug it in once or twice for a top up ever. nice video though might have to get one haha
Yeah for sure we know for folks with the 13 Pro you don’t really need them but they are still clutch in those one off situations.
I feel like it should have been marketed towards that function or use so I don't fault you or anyone that used it like most are meant to be used but it is cool that they updated it and that you are doing a new video on it after having more info.
O yeah for sure and honestly I think they did market it that way. I just wasn’t paying attention lol.
Good vid technically tee. Really helped me out
Thanks I appreciate that!!