What you need to know
- Google may soon allow firmware updates for the Pixelsnap wireless charger.
- Code strings spotted in the Pixel Stand app suggest users will be able to view and check Pixelsnap charger firmware versions.
- It is unclear what updates will bring, but evidence suggests Pixelsnap charger updates are coming shortly.
Google might soon make its Pixelsnap wireless charger updatable, similar to how other Pixel accessories receive updates.
Alongside the Pixel 10 series, Google introduced new Qi2 accessories for its latest lineup, with Pixel 10 phones among the first smartphones to support Qi2 out of the box under the Pixelsnap branding. The company launched several accessories, including a Pixelsnap Ring Stand, Pixelsnap cases, and a Pixelsnap wireless charger.
The Pixelsnap charger closely resembles Apple‘s official MagSafe charger, featuring a circular design and an aluminum build. And, just as Apple periodically rolls out updates for its MagSafe chargers, Google could soon begin pushing firmware updates for the Pixelsnap wireless charger.
As spotted by 9to5Google in the latest Pixel Stand app version 2.2.0.834194002 on the Pixel 10 series, several strings suggest Google is working on firmware update support for the Pixelsnap charger. These strings reference options like “Firmware version,” “Attach your Pixelsnap charger to view your device’s firmware version,” and “Checking firmware, this may take a few minutes,” indicating user-facing update functionality.
Currently, in Settings > Connected devices on Pixel 10 phones, attaching a Pixelsnap accessory only shows options such as “Forget this device” and “Do Not Disturb while docked.”
However, Google may soon add the ability to view the charger’s firmware version, as hinted by the newly discovered strings. The code also references a support page, though it does not yet include any public information about Pixelsnap firmware updates.
It remains unclear whether Google has already been silently updating Pixelsnap chargers or if this is a new feature still in development. That said, the presence of these strings strongly suggests firmware updates for the Pixelsnap charger are coming soon.
What changes or improvements these updates will bring is still unknown, but we should learn more once updates begin rolling out.
