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Apple issues SMC and Firmware update for all unibody MacBooks
Today, Apple issued both SMC and Firmware updates for their entire line of unibody MacBook computers, and the MacBook Air. Read on to discover what was changed for each system, and how you can get the updates. MacBook
SMC Firmware Update 1.2 (Download Page)
This update "improves the sensing and accuracy of the MagSafe Power Adapter indicator light, and the battery charge indicator lights on the MacBook (late 2008) model."
EFI Firmware Update 1.3 (Download Page)
This update "fixes several issues to improve the stability of the MacBook (Late 2008) model."
MacBook Pro 15"
SMC Firmware Update 1.2 (Download Page)
This update "improves the sensing and accuracy of the MagSafe Power Adapter indicator light, and the battery charge indicator lights on the MacBook Pro (late 2008) model."
EFI Firmware Update 1.6 (Download Page)
This update "fixes several issues to improve the stability of the MacBook Pro (Late 2008) model."
MacBook Air
SMC Firmware Update 1.1 (Download Page)
This update "improves the sensing and accuracy of the MagSafe Power Adapter indicator light, and the battery charge indicator lights on the MacBook Air (late 2008) model."
EFI Firmware Update 1.1 (Download Page)
This update "fixes several issues to improve the stability of the MacBook Air (Late 2008) model."
To download these updates, you can either launch Software Update (Apple menu > Software Update), or download the appropriate installer packages from the Apple Support Download website. There are additional installation instructions that you will need to follow after the download completes.
Has this update improved your MacBook/Pro/Air's performance? After you install, come back here and let us know!
Update: As our commenters have pointed out, older MacBook and MacBook Pro models do not require these updates. Our apologies to everyone who has been frantically clicking Software Update.
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
scott chancey said 8:00PM on 12-10-2008
So far I do not see any difference. Still have issues with the screen. Of course we will see how it goes when I put my macbook to sleep in a bit.
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Jon said 7:47PM on 12-10-2008
Extremely misleading title...these updates are only for the Late 2008 models in the MacBook lines...
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Daveoc64 said 7:55PM on 12-10-2008
I agree.
Other sites went with calling them "Late 2008" MacBooks - just like Apple does.
Michael Rose said 9:55PM on 12-10-2008
Sorry for the mixup -- fixed now.
scott said 3:13PM on 12-15-2008
oh god get a grip...if you read the post you see that it says "late 2008"
people please read the article before you bitch and moan and groan...its real old
Justin said 8:05PM on 12-10-2008
very misleading post title.
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Blake said 8:10PM on 12-10-2008
Seriously TUAW. "ALL MacBooks"? Really?
Or maybe just the Late 2008?
Think before you post! Right now you've got every person who bought a MacBook EVER hitting software update!
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Rubbinz said 8:15PM on 12-10-2008
"All MacBook's" LIES!
My black MacBook was denied the updates for both the SMC and Firmware. And my Girlfriends "late 2008" white MacBook was also denied.
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Darren said 8:21PM on 12-10-2008
MacBooks sold within the last 2 months are the only MacBooks that matter.
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dropinthestream said 9:00PM on 12-10-2008
I guess we know your views on obsolescence...
daenney said 9:15PM on 12-10-2008
I doubt anyone would see immediate changes in the performance of their systems, it's going to take some time to figure out if the update actually fixed something.
Besides that, not knowing what Apple thinks to have fixed doesn't make it a lot easier to diagnose if their fix actually worked...
I still think some judge should force Apple and Microsoft to provide useful and detailed descriptions instead of the standard: "Cumulative Security Update for" or "Fixes several issues to improve the stability of," what update, stability fixes for what?!
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Johan said 2:28AM on 12-11-2008
@daenney
You are so right! I would love for someone to force Apple to tell me if this update solves my problems with USB failures and clicking harddrives on my unibody. Better still of course if they would hand over this information without a fight ;)
Allen said 9:25PM on 12-10-2008
Yeah, this doesn't even apply to the late 2008 white MacBooks. Mine is a week old and didn't get the update.
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dgrebb said 9:35PM on 12-10-2008
Horrible title. A tar and feathering is due.
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dgrebb said 9:39PM on 12-10-2008
Way to change the title, liars.
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Drew said 10:08PM on 12-10-2008
Dude, calm down... you're mad that they made a mistake and you're mad that they fixed the mistake? Can they ever win?
Michael Rose said 9:59PM on 12-10-2008
Hey, dude, do me a favor and send in your work address -- that way Cory can go hang out there and call you names whenever YOU make a mistake.
It was incorrect, we're sorry, it's fixed.
Stephen.4 said 10:07PM on 12-10-2008
Thank was well deserved dgrebb, way to stand up for yourself Michael. If he weren't an asshole he would have just read the previous comments before making a remark.
daenney said 9:51PM on 12-10-2008
Ohw for heavens sake stop ranting, anyone can make a mistake. What's up with the "they blog cool articles for us but when they make a mistake we bite their heads off"-routine?
Haven't you ever said or written anything that though clear to yourself confused someone else? If so, shut up 'cause you know damn well they didn't intend too and if not shut up too 'cause you've got nothing to compare with and pass judgment over.
Now could we get back to the subject, the actual updates themselves? Anyone?
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Cory Bohon said 9:55PM on 12-10-2008
I take my hat off to you sir. Too bad I don't actually have a hat on... but if I did... oh, you get the point. :-)