Lightning to HDMI no longer working with IOS16 update

I have the same problem, and I just made a post about how discriminatory it was for Apple to restrict HDMI for people with visual disabilities, because we have to watch on a TV, and so many senior citizens and disabled people on a limited income live in rural areas that they have to deal with bad Internet connections all the time. I’m not surprised that when I talk about this new policy being discriminatory that Apple removed the comment. It’s kind of like Apple doesn’t want people to know that they’re discriminating against people with visual impairments.

hey Apple, I am visually impaired, and in order to watch streaming services, while I am bedridden, so I am not staring at four walls all day long while in debilitating pain with nothing to take my mind off of it, I have to use the HDMI cable. I live in a rural area and my Internet speed and reliability does not support airplay.

I have checked all of my streaming services, and while they worked this morning, every single one of them stopped working after the iOS 16 update. That should be helpful, because now you know it’s the iOS 16 update on my iPhone 11. If you delete this comment now, we will know it’s because you don’t want anybody telling you that Apple is discriminating against the visually impaired by denying them access to a device that makes them able to see the content they are streaming.

once again, I have already followed all the troubleshooting advice that I have found on multiple websites, and I only started having this problem after updating my phone today.

rafi75 wrote:

People, It’s worthless complaining here

The best way to get Apple attention is that everyone here start to Tweet about it and tag High level managers from Apple in the tweets

You might also consider using Apple's dedicated feedback page:

Product Feedback - Apple

Not sure if you’ve seen the comment below from one of the other poster's but if this is correct, APPLE should advise their consumers. Also, if you have an email address or phone number to someone that handles the APPLE updates, I would be happy to FaceTime them and show them in realtime what happens now when trying to watch specific aps after the most recent Apple update. Specifically, when I try and watch Cable tv through “My Spectrum TV app” I either get a black screen with sound or a picture with no sound that lags with each frame. I borrowed my son’s IPhone 11 and intentionally had him not download the most recent APPLE update and everything works beautifully- imagine that! The fact that multiple people are having this exact problem is not a coincidence. The sad part is I purchased the new IPhone 14 (on back order) hoping that may help, but evidently it won’t based on some of these comments. The comment I referred to below from another poster seems more plausible, but I would really appreciate clarification from Apple directly. If it is true, this would be a huge disappointment and I would need to research going to Android which I honestly don’t want to do. If the folks at Apple read these comments, I implore you to please fix this issue.

”I was on phone with an iPhone rep with and the rep basically told me that the new iOS 16 won’t work with HDMI any more due to content providers clamping down on pirating of movies and other copyrighted things. Apparently using an HDMI cable is how they do it and seems it will no longer be an option for people any more. People will have to now spend money on internet provider or hotspot to cast or mirror movies and tv shows now. That’s gonna get expensive. Hooking my phone into my tv in my big rig was a great way for a long haul trucker like me to watch movies on a bigger screen than my iPhone. No longer. The big corporations have spoken and they want more money under the guise of cracking down on piracy.”

I have the exact same problem I’m not understanding why Apple won’t put in a patch to help all the users who spend their good money to buy Apple approved HDMI adapters. I can no longer watch streaming apps with my HDMI cord and hdmi adapter. And I am certainly not going out to buy a new one just to have this problem reoccur.

Apple should be ashamed to still take people's money for this adapter when they know that it no longer works! Here's what they are still stating on their site:

"Use the Lightning Digital AV Adapter with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod with Lightning connector. The Lightning Digital AV Adapter supports mirroring of what is displayed on your device screen — including apps, presentations, websites, slideshows, and more — to your HDMI-equipped TV, display, projector, or other compatible display in up to 1080p HD.

It also outputs video content — movies, TV shows, captured video — to your big screen in up to 1080p HD. Simply attach the Lightning Digital AV Adapter to the Lightning connector on your device and then to your TV or projector via an HDMI cable (sold separately)."

There should be a class action suit started and all consumers with this adapter should receive $50 in damages.

They need to fix this issue. They are clearly aware of it.

Thank you HA02. I have been going crazy for over three months trying to figure this out. Late September 22 I was trying to watch Amazon via my HDMI - Lightning Apple adapter and the picture was choppy at best with no sound. Tried with my wife’s 12 Pro Max with the same result. Tried troubleshooting for a couple of hours. I get alerts when my software needs updating and my software was updated, as usual.

The other day I connected my adapter to my friends iPhone 10 and it worked/streamed flawlessly just like it used to for me. Reconnected to my 12 Pro Max and still had problems.

Tonight I am at a hotel and I can’t stream anything. Literally have spent 3 hours trying everything and then came across this thread. Glad I am not going crazy.

Apple really needs to fix this ASAP!!! This is absolutely unacceptable. I owned my first MAC SE in 1988 ($2500) and have never encountered the pain and suffering that this software update has caused me. Everyone streams

I have been streaming from various different platforms with no issues I still hear the audio but my screen is completely blank if I wanted a audio book I would listen to one I don’t want to hear a movie playing as one

Forgotten Rebel wrote:

Apple - you still haven't fixed this year and half long broken Apple adapter hardware issue thats still effecting millions of paid customers.

Apple doesn't read here for feedback or suggestions. But you should absolutely let them know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

beaglemix wrote:

I switched to android. Now I use the same type c adapter/hdmi cable and everything works great. The picture is better and it no longer glitches. Take THAT apple.

Apple doesn't read here in this user-to-user forum for feedback, suggestions or "so there!'s".

You can always let them know your thoughts here:

Product Feedback - Apple

My HDMI connection is partially working.

iPhone 13 max had been displaying Garmin Golf app to tv and projection tv well.

The app displays should display text (metrics) and a graphical representation of the driving range. I have lost all text information through the HDMI connection. The display is correct on the iphone, but only a graphic is shown on the monitor.

Yes, sorry I left that detail out. The adapter was plugged into a power source.

Had the same problem. Ordered a new Apple certified adapter and it up and working again.

It also doesn’t work with iOS 17.2.1

Why won't my iPhone update to ios 18 play on TV with HDMI?

Just called Apple and was told they have submitted the issue, but have no ETA as to when it will be fixed. I guess it’s not important enough for them to address right away. I’ve also submitted complaints to Apple directly, but I don’t think they care.