Usb camera adapter iOS 16.5 not charging device

I can confirm that 16.5.1 has fixed the issue for me on iPad 5th gen.

Begin with a forced-restart of your iPad - as this will often clear an isolated software issue:

Force restart iPad (models with Face ID or with Touch ID in the top button)

If your iPad doesn’t have the Home button, do the following:

1. Press and quickly release the volume button nearest to the top button.
2. Press and quickly release the volume button farthest from the top button.
3. Press and hold the top button.
4. When the Apple logo appears, release the top button.

Force restart iPad (models with the Home button)

Press and hold the top button and the Home button at the same time. When the Apple logo appears, release both buttons.

If the problem remains unresolved, these support pages should help with troubleshooting battery and charging issues:

Charge and monitor the iPad battery - Apple Support

If your iPad won't charge – Apple Support

Troubleshooting generally requires substitution of the Power Adapter and cable for another known-good item. Most models of iPad require a Power Adapter rated at 12W or greater to reliably charge. 5W Power Adapters intended for older models of iPhone are inadequate to charge an iPad; if the iPad charges at all, charging will be very slow.

Be aware that many computer USB ports cannot source sufficient power to charge an iPad. Unless explicitly designed for charging connected devices, computer USB ports are typically limited to 0.5-1A @5V (i.e., 2.5-5.0W).

If you continue to experience difficulties when using an appropriate Power Adapter of 12W or greater, you might be best advised to seek assistance directly from from Apple Support - and request a remote diagnostic test. You can contact the Support Team using this link:

Official Apple Support

Alternatively and perhaps easier, you can initiate and manage your support cases using the excellent Apple Support App. If not already installed on your iPad, the App can be downloaded from the App Store:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/apple-support/id1130498044

You might also visit the Genius Bar at your local Apple Store or Apple Authorised Service Provider (AASP) - where the technicians will be able to test and assess your iPad, Power Adapter and cable(s):

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

After ANY iOS/iPadOS upgrade/update, you should ALWAYS perform a simple hard reset/forced restart of your Apple mobile device.

For iPad models with a Home button, do a simple hard reset/forced restart of your iPad by holding down both the Home and sleep/wake/power button simultaneously until your iPad goes to black and restarts with Apple logo, then release the buttons.

OR

For much newer design iPad models, without a Home button, try the new simple hard reset/forced restart procedure for the new 2018-2022 iPad Pros, 2020/21 iPad Air 4 and 5, the 2021 iPad Mini 6 and the new 2022, 10th gen base models,

1. Press and release the volume button closest to the top Power button

2. Then immediately ( and quickly ) press and release the volume button farthest from the top Power button.

3. Then, press and hold the top single sleep/wake/power button You will see the Slide to Power off button, but keep on holding down the power button until you see the Apple logo, then let it go.

Once you have performed all the steps, wait for a few seconds and your 2018-2022 iPad will boot up completely to the iPad’s Lock screen.

Tap, read and follow this Apple support link below.

Force restart iPad - Apple Support

Best of Luck to You!

Krakenfan wrote:

5th gen iPad with the same issue. After update I can’t charge thru camera adapter w/ charging port. Hardware works perfectly w/ iPhone!

Submit a Bug Report. Every report counts:

Feedback - iPad - Apple

Similar problem here with 16.5 update. Oddly it is ok with my iPhone 14 Pro but not with my various iPads. Raise an issue with Apple. The issue is appearing on many forums so hopefully a fix will arrive soon.

firefighter17 wrote:

@lotuspilot. Dont know if your a bot or what but multiple reports about this issue. You dont need to give people false hope and make them do something that will not work. That does not fix the issue.

You needn’t be rude. My first reply was before the extent of the issue was known - and as such, was (and remains) good advice at the time it was offered.

While some are reporting issues, others don’t have an issue - and with the iPad and iPhones that I have available, all of which are running iOS/iPadOS 16.5, I’ve not been able to replicate the problem with the Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter. As such, while some are undoubtedly affected, this is not a universal issue affecting all devices that have been updated to the latest version of iOS/iPadOS.

One item worth checking is the Camera Adapter’s firmware version. When connected to your iPad/iPhone:

Settings > General > About > Apple USB Camera Adapter >

• Model Number - A1619
• Firmware Version - 1.0.5
• Hardware Version - 1.0.0

After downgrading as I said and then doing this, I have got it to work finally:

Allow access to USB, Thunderbolt, and other accessories

If you don't connect to accessories regularly, you might need to turn on this setting manually. In Settings, go to Face ID & Passcode or Touch ID & Passcode, and turn on Accessories under Allow Access When Locked.

I had tried this setting before downgrading, and it didn't work, now it finally charges the device and I can continue using it for music production.

I also lost my charging ability through my camera adapter when I upgraded last night. Interestingly, I had a second adapter so I tried it and it worked. The one that worked was made by YHX and had model YT300, firmware 2.0.3 and hardware 1.0.0. Ironically, the one that did not work was made by Apple, model A1619, firmware 1.0.5, hardware 1.0.0. Looks like maybe I need to see how to get the firmware upgraded though you have the same firmware and yours works. Somebody at Apple could probably explain it all.

worked for me using an Anker power bank -- what a nice catch Janosax

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Indeed same issue - I use the camera adapter w/ power for a USB DAC - since update 16.5, no power is passing through the adapter - all power cables are live as verified by unplugging from the adapter directly into iPhone 12 Pro.

Definitely an issue caused by update 16.5

I’m having the same problem

direct charging cord work, but passing through the adapter does not.

I have seen many comments that this is a bug in iOS 16.5

Looks like we’ll have to wait for 16.6

I had a chat with the apple support. They said the problem is known. They are working on a solution.

I'm having exactly the same issue with an iPhone 8 plus. Also trying to power up MIDI keyboards and my official camera adapter has stopped powering my phone with the lightning port as it used to. Just updated to IOS 16.5 and I am regretting it. My solution is to downgrade OS. Too bad, iOS 15 is no longer officially signed.

@lotuspilot. Dont know if your a bot or what but multiple reports about this issue. You dont need to give people false hope and make them do something that will not work. That does not fix the issue.