Apple Lightning to USB 3 Adapter not charging phone or communicating to DAC after iOS 16.5 update

For whatever reason, since iOS 16.5 a 12w adapter will no longer charge a connected device when used with this adapter.

If you use a 20w adapter such as this one, the device will charge.

This is true of both iPhones and iPads.

Let Apple know of your concerns here:

• Feedback - iPhone - Apple
• Feedback - iPad - Apple

Was at the Apple store and they agreed that it seemed to be due to the ios 16.5 update. One temp solution is connecting it via an apple fast charger as it works but this isn’t the right fix as other standard power charges are still affected.

Genius rep and online customer support were helpful and noted that they were going to escalate the incident to their software engineers, so hopefully they will find a solution soon.

This is a user-to-user forum. Although Apple administers this Apple Support Communities site, that doesn't include reading each of thousands of daily posts for possible feedback. However, Apple will read all feedback carefully here: https://apple.com/feedback

I have exactly the same issue on both of my Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapters. They do not charge my iPhone SE 2020 anymore nor do they power attached USB devices anymore since the update to iOS 16.5. Both adapters are coupled with Apple USB Ethernet Adapters which in effect do not work anymore. I get a message now saying that the adapters require to much power to operate.

Same issue here. Updated 2 iphones and 1 ipad to ios 16.5 and now neither of them get charged. Surprisingly, apple customer svcs weren’t aware of the issue affecting multiple users, hopefully they are now.

I have an appointment at the apple store to check with them onsite of the problem and to confirm that this is due to the new ios update.

Spoke with an advisor today who confirmed that it's a known issue and the escalation team is working on a fix. No update on timing. Embarrassing that the iOS update breaks communication between two Apple products.

Habe das selbe Problem mit dem Adapter. Wollte ihn gerade mal wieder benutzen aber Fehlanzeige.

Was soll das Apple? F…..🤬. Produkte von Apple standen mal für unkomplizierte Nutzung und Zuverlässigkeit, und jetzt? Mittlerweile ist es nur noch fehlerhafter Nobelschrott zu überteuerten Preisen. Mit mir NICHT mehr !!! !!!

Sou usuario de um iPhone 13 PRO MAX e o adaptador está funcionando normalmente no iOS 16.5, talvez devido ao carregador rápido Typo C.

mas no iPad 8th mesmo com o carregador rápido não consegue carregar utilizando o Lightning para USB 3 Camera adapter, Tentei fazer downgrade para o 16.4.1 mas diz que não está assinado, o iTunes rejeita a versão.

Well, I have the same problem, my iPad doesn’t charge when connected to the camerakit. I’ve contacted (dutch) Apple support and spoke to a senior engineer. This problem is known and will be fixed with a new, small IOS update (16.5.1.) he told me.

When I asked him when this update can be expected he told me approx. half july latest…..we’ll wait and see than.

On the web i've read a solution: a Belkin 20w wall plug with a usb-c to lighting cable. This also DOESN'T WORK and sets you back around 70€ (where I live). I still can't connect USB devices, but my ipad can charge through a useless usb connector now.

I also have the same problem, it doesn't work. To do a test I bought an alternative cheap adapter that is identical. and surprise it works!! I don't understand, How is it possible that a non-apple adapter works and the original apple doesn't?

Greetings from Chile.

I am a musician. I use the Apple camera connection kit to connect my audio interface. After checking I thought my adapter was dead due to old age. So I ordered a new one from Apple online store. In India it costs Rs. 4000/-($48.5). I got it today. Moreover, it also didn’t charge my iPad. So fool I am! I didn’t think about a problem due to version update. To me this is a very costly otg. And now I cannot return it because I opened the package. It might not happen to me if the store stopped selling the device during the problematic period.

I recently discovered I had the a similar problem with the last release of 16.4.x. Very distressing as I was in Europe at the time and hoped to backup pictures from my Nikon. The SD card to lighting adaptor was not recognized by the OS.

I have an iPhone 13 and an iPhone X. The Apple Lightning to USB adapter does not yet work on these devices even after the update to iOS 16.5.1. The adapter does not charge even with a 20W charger. It seems the issue is not solved yet and it is getting very frustrating.

I got tired of waiting for a fix, so downgraded from my usb hub to 2. It works, so will leave it.

I've noticed so many recent updates to other products have had consequences. I will stop all automatic updates.