Ethernet Not Working on IPhone X IOS version 16.2

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Ethernet Not Working on IPhone X IOS version 16.2

I have been using an Ethernet Adapter for my IPhone X for the last 2 years and for some reason it has stopped working. I took my iPhone to the Genius Bar at the Apple Store and they were of no help. The only recommendation they had was for me to update the operating system. I have updated the operating system but I'm still unable to use the ethernet. I also tried the Apple Store ethernet adapter and that didn't work either.

Please help.

iPhone 6, iOS 11

Posted on Jan 1, 2023 4:35 PM

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lava1111 Author

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Jan 17, 2023 1:32 PM in response to KiltedTim

I did! I had an appointment at Genius Bar and spoke to technical support. They both had no solution. The adapter actually works! I don't think Apple makes an adapter for ethernet. If they did, then surely the Genius Bar and technical support would have suggested it.

I'm not sure why Apple makes it difficult to use the Iphone over the ethernet, but it is making me seriously consider switching phones. I've been an Iphone user since they launched but I will not use a phone that doesn't allow ethernet access.

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lava1111 Author

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Jan 17, 2023 12:33 PM in response to lava1111

I bought a Lightning to Ethernet Adapter, 2 in 1 RJ45 Ethernet LAN Network Adapter with Charge Port. It works!

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B099K2B2YJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

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KiltedTim

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Jan 17, 2023 4:13 PM in response to lava1111

lava1111 wrote:

I don't think Apple makes an adapter for ethernet.

That's correct. There's a reason for that.

I will not use a phone that doesn't allow ethernet access.

Good luck in your search for a new phone.

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KiltedTim

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Jan 18, 2023 12:13 PM in response to lava1111

No one here can address why Apple made the decision they did… all we could possibly do is speculate, which is prohibited by the Apple Support Communities Use Agreement - Apple Community