BMW, Toyota and other brands where you can’t charge an iPhone

Manzana Issue a warning to users iPhone Be careful when charging your phone in some car brands, as there is a bug they are already correcting that may affect the phones performance.

According to an internal communication shared with the company’s authorized service providers, which Macrumors had access to, a file was uploaded. iPhone 15 On some model vehicles it may result in temporary deactivation NFC chip device, leading to a series of problems, such as the inability to use vital functions such as Apple Pay And digital keys.

The problem seems to be mainly related to vehicles BMW And Toyota SupraAlthough it has been pointed out that a limited number of wireless chargers in these cars are responsible for triggering the problem.

Affected models are iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro MaxIt is the latest series launched by the company, which could be the source of the problem because it is not compatible with wireless charging in cars.

The NFC chip is an important component in these devices because it allows specific actions, such as usage Apple Pay, without the need to connect to the Internet. It is also used for digital key functions and other services.

Apple acknowledged the problem and announced that it plans to fix it through a software update that is expected to be available by the end of the year, possibly through an upcoming version of the software. iOS operating system.

The internal statement warns users that until the update is released, they should avoid charging their mobile phones in cars of the affected brands. Some users have reportedly reported that their iPhones go into maintenance mode when placed on these car chargers, indicating that the issue is more than just a partial fault.

Although the company noted that the problem affects a “small number” of wireless chargers in these cars, the extent of the error in the long term is unknown.

Affected users claim, through the Macrumors forums, that they received an error message in the app wallet Which says “Cannot configure Apple Pay“, even if this function was already pre-configured. Others expressed that they were unable to unlock their cars using their digital key. iPhonewhich also depends on technology NFC.

For those who have already experienced the problem, there seems to be no easy solution. Affected iPhones appear to be stuck in a data recovery state, with a blank screen, and the NFC chip stops working after the device is restarted. So they will have to go to an Apple Care Center or an authorized service provider to seek help.

The company noted that technicians can attempt to reset the NFC chip on affected iPhones using a software tool that is part of the Apple Service Toolkit 2. If this step does not solve the problem, it is recommended that technicians begin repairing the hardware, which indicates that the solution will not be easy.

Wireless charging technology in cars is increasingly applied by car manufacturers, because it is a very useful function for drivers and passengers. However, Apple’s warning explains that as new phones arrive, there may be issues as compatibility and security to implement this function may not be guaranteed.