Lightning to HDMI no longer working with IOS16 update

Lightning av adapter to HDMI no longer working after IOS16 update. Updated to current iOS 16.0.3 using Apple certified cord, turned off and on, phone is updated and backed up. It work until ios16. Another phone works, but not updated to the iOS16. For example Netflix mirrors from phone to tv and will play the trailer, but once I hit play the screen goes black and says now playing on your tv. But is not playing anything. How can I fix this issue? Thank you.


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Posted on Oct 19, 2022 2:09 PM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2022 9:26 AM

Not helpful at all. The update to IOS 16 is not compatible with the AV digital lightning plug. We full time RV and do not have WiFi. We depend on the AV plug adapter. We even bought a new one. My wife just purchased the new 14, she had s 6 which worked great. Our iPad worked great until we updated to the 16. Now nothing works. You all need to fix this and quick passing the buck to the other streaming platforms.


Frustrated IPhone user for 10+ years

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Dec 7, 2022 4:30 PM in response to HA02

I just received the following email below from Spectrum TV (this is one of apps that wasn’t working for me). They are saying it’s APPLE.


“Thanks for the feedback. We have heard from our developers and this issue is an Apple issue with the iOS 16 update. Apple is aware of the issue and working on a fix. While not all streaming apps are impacted, we have been assured that this is not a Spectrum App issue. Please look for a future update from Apple to resolve the issue. To ask a question or provide additional feedback”

Dec 9, 2022 3:51 AM in response to Tlainenich

I totally agree and I am lucky as I still have my iPhone 6 that I use to read my books and also download shows to watch at camp as we don’t have internet there. Also, I have 2 adapters (1 for home and 1 for camp). I tried both on 2 different tv’s and realized right away that it was apples problem and not mine so I didn’t buy new ones. This hasn’t cost me anything but a lot of aggravation!

Dec 11, 2022 5:18 PM in response to HA02

Hello apple.

I am disappointed ☹️

the lightning cable was working perfectly in iOS 15 and since I have updated to ios16 I’m have problems!

i have:

Netflix doesn’t work.

amazon prime no audio and stutter

hbo max doesn’t work

SkyShowtime doesn’t work


with the only exception Disney+ works like a sharme


the question remains because Disney+ works are it the apps that are not compatible with the latest iOS 16 ? Or is it iOS 16 itself because everything works in iOS 15


I hope this wil get fixed

thank you 🙏

Dec 15, 2022 12:03 PM in response to J_Johnnyboy

That isn’t the case, the lightning works only with Disney plus… all other apps don’t work after using the “update” Apple screwed up with this iOS 16 and must only have some deal with Disney, the fact it only works for Disney plus and no other says there is issues with Apple and they must fix this as we all pay for these apps and now can’t watch them anymore with iOS 16 update

Dec 15, 2022 12:52 PM in response to Kaners1998

When I spoke to Apple on Tuesday, they said they were aware of the problem. The person I spoke to said he didn’t have an ETA as to when it would be fixed. Since it wasn’t fixed with the most recent 16.2 update, we have to wait and see what happens with the next update, but I’m not holding my breath. They truly don’t seem to care. I’m reading posts about this issue going back to September, so we’re now going on 3 months now without a resolution.

Dec 22, 2022 8:05 AM in response to HA02

Adding to the list of frustrated iPhone users experiencing this exact issue. I bought the adapter as a Christmas gift and wanted to test first on my iPhone with IOS16. Video from Netflix, Prime and DirecTV stuttered and had no sound when trying on multiple TVs. I figure the adapter was broken and was going to return but found this post first. I pulled out an older iPhone with IOS14 and everything worked fine. Not a good look having such a widely used product (and not cheap) break with a software update. Hope a patch is coming soon!

Dec 26, 2022 9:21 AM in response to HA02

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.


Dec 27, 2022 11:26 PM in response to M566

The Rep I spoke to at Apple

a few weeks ago said we would have to wait until one of the next IOS updates and even then, there is a chance it may not get corrected on the next one.


Like I said before, Apple doesn’t seem to care and this issue is clearly at the bottom of their “fix-it” list. I’ve been reading comments about this issue going back to September, so it’s clearly not a priority for them. I would

be willing to go in on a Class Action LS since this is now costing people financially. How is it fair that people are buying new HDMI cables and Apple Lightning adapters when the issue is clearly due to the IOS 16 update. I can literally prove this by grabbing my son’s IPhone who is still running IOS 15.7 and there is no issues when I watch the same apps on his phone, but on my mine there is no sound or sometimes sound and no picture on most of the apps. What a nightmare this has been.

Lightning to HDMI no longer working with IOS16 update

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