Just bought the 16" MBP M1Pro and noticed when I "shutdown" the MacBook, close the lid, plug in the supplied MagSafe charger to the Mac, the MagSafe indicator light flashes amber and making a connect/disconnect sound from the Mac. Now if the Mac is powered on, charging works as it should. Spoke with Apple Support on this and they have no clue on this type of issue. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
MacBook Pro (2020 and later)
I skipped on sending it in for a replacement and followed a tip I found somewhere about the "Battery Optimization" feature. Don't even really understand what its supposed to do, my comprehension skills aren't the best but I guess its supposed to help with the battery life by following your charging habits. What I took it to mean is that it wont charge my laptop when I plug it in based on some arbitrary AI trying to track my sporadic and random habits of charging.
So.... Turned that feature off and I can safely say that my laptop charges whenever I plug it in, close the lid, shut down, etc. No more blinking on and off with the charger light going on and off. Works like normal.
I did also update after receiving it, i'll assume its the 12.0.1 (I'm not on that laptop right now to check but im sure Monterey hasn't had that many updates since I got the laptop a week ago.)
Hope this helps someone out.
Still waiting to receive my replacement. I ran the internal diags and came up with no issues with the power supply attached. I have a gut feeling its a protocol for fast charging ~ or problem with the 140 watt power supply.
Have the same issue, took my 16" MBP M1 Pro to the Apple store, the guy didn't know why it was flashing orange when turned off. Got a replacement, finished migrating a backup... only to find the new replacement MBP has the same issue.
I've updated to Ver 12.0.1, perhaps an issue with this? I've tried disabling "Battery Optimisation" as suggested in this thread, but it didn't solve the issue for me :(
Frustrating not knowing if it's a hardware issue or something with MacOS, but two macs in a row? Hoping an update can fix this.
I have 2 of them with same issues: MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Pro and M1 Max charging issues with MagSafe 3 140W form Apple, while turned off. Not charging, left for 30 minutes and same issue. Restarted, same issue.
Both are having same problems, Apple support unable to help.
One is MacBook Pro16 2021 M1 Pro 16 GB ram 1 TB
Second is MacBook Pro 16 2021 M1 Max 32 GB ram 1 TB
I have had my M1 Max for about 10 days. After seeing a green light on the magsafe adapter for a week, I have noticed that is now consistently orange for the past couple of days. I rebooted this morning hoping that would cause it to charge normally and go green, but that has not happened. This is concerning for a brand new MBP.
I had my MacBook Pro 16 m1 max and had the same issue and I has already skipped the replacement. I would like to know the progress. Is is a software issue or hardware issue. I hated to return the machines because I need to migrate the project that can cause me trouble and a lot of extra work
I'm not sure how long you should leave the cover open after it starts charging. In my test, I waited about one minute. The indicator on the charger is now showing green, indicating the MacBook is fully charged. I plan to call Apple support tomorrow to report the issue and ask if they are aware of it yet.
If you had done the factory reinstall is macOS 12.0.0 which has no issue because when the machine come out the factory is with macOS 12.0.0 you need to update when you first set up the machine that you will get 12.0.1 I wonder that the version that you have had is macOS 12.0.0 which has no issue
Always seems to be summat - haven't even got my Max yet! Wishing it would hurry up because this is one of the 2016 MBPs that had the defective keyboard - and it drives me mental! 🤬 One thing I'd not thought about was charging,, as I didn't realise it wasn't C-to-C. Where I'm currently stuck,, the only socket is the other side of the room (I'm stuck in one room, in a 'care' home. It's ****) and I need a 3m cable. Obviously,, it won't be supplied with a cable that long, so any ideas re workarounds? Can I assume it'll also charge off a USB-C cable? T'otherwise,, I'm a tad stuck... I rarely run this one on battery because I have such a poor memory, I keep forgetting to plug it back in! 🙄🤦🏼♀️
<< I didn't realise it wasn't C-to-C. >>
The new one can be charged with USB-C cord if you like, or MagSafe-3 (releases if you trip over the cord) if you like. Take your pick. the charger body has a USB-C outlet, and comes with a MagSafe cord to the computer. You can substitute a USB-C to USB-C lead-in cord if you prefer.
<< the only socket is the other side of the room >>
No worries. You can add the accessory 2-meter AC "extension cord" for the AC side of the power adapter if you wish, and can plug that into a power strip or extension cord (it is only a modest current draw). You do NOT have to put the power adapter body directly into the wall outlet, or even directly into a power strip.
Just bought the 16" MBP M1Pro and noticed when I "shutdown" the MacBook, close the lid, plug in the supplied MagSafe charger to the Mac, the MagSafe indicator light flashes amber and making a connect/disconnect sound from the Mac. Now if the Mac is powered on, charging works as it should. Spoke with Apple Support on this and they have no clue on this type of issue. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
Spiro Magoulas wrote:
Just bought the 16" MBP M1Pro and noticed when I "shutdown" the MacBook, close the lid, plug in the supplied MagSafe charger to the Mac, the MagSafe indicator light flashes amber and making a connect/disconnect sound from the Mac. Now if the Mac is powered on, charging works as it should. Spoke with Apple Support on this and they have no clue on this type of issue. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
Same exact issue with a new 16" MBP M1Max
Fast-charging is an innovative new feature that works very differently from the standard way of charging. This is the first group of Macs it appears in.
When you are on technology's bleeding edge, some of the blood will be yours.
I am experiencing the same issue! Apple did send a replacement laptop however, I am still experiencing the same issue.
I have contacted Apple on four separate occasions regarding this issue with no response.
I am very dissatisfied and disappointed with Apples lack of ‘customer and after sales service’.
« Supercharged for pros. »
Then how u explain the mac can charge under os 12.0.0 but not os 12.0.1? Is Apple implement 'smart charging' in the newest os only?
Seems to be conflicting reports on this. The reddit thread and YouTube videos all state that apple was aware of the issue. Must be some miscommunication somewhere. But yes, I hope it gets fixed soon.
MacBook Pro 16" (2021) M1Pro Charging issue?
