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Coyle235 Author

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Usb camera adapter iOS 16.5 not charging device

Updated to 16.5 today. My 7th gen iPad is used for midi music apps. I have an apple usb lightning camera adapter with charging. The charging port will not work for the iPad anymore. I’ve tried several different apple cables. The adapter will allow charge-through to my iphone, so it’s not a hardware issue. I’ve done several restarts / reboots on the iPad. Still no success. Charging only occurs with direct connection and NOT through the adapter. Any other solutions available?

iPad (7th generation)

Posted on May 18, 2023 2:53 PM

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Coyle235 Author

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21 points

Posted on May 18, 2023 10:19 PM

update: I have purchased a second (genuine Apple) usb lightning camera adapter to see if my first one went bad.

I have done several forced restarts / power off reboots with iPad.

Unfortunately, the same result.

The bottom line is my 7th gen iPad no longer accepts the lightning port side of the adapter for charging anymore. The usb side is working as it should.

Once again, the ipad will respond immediately for charging via direct connect without the adapter in between.

I have tested both camera adapters by connecting to iphone, and the phone responds immediately for charging through the adapter.

I have to believe this is a software issue. I’m hoping Apple techs can test / verify this bug and see if a fix can be issued asap.

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Jun 26, 2023 6:52 AM in response to Coyle235

I've upgraded my 6th generation iPad to 16.5.1 and charging via the Usb camera adapter works with a normal lighting charger (not type C). But can anyone tell me if your 9th generation iPad, which is upgraded to 16.5.1, already works charging via the Usb camera adapter with a regular lighting charger (not type C)? I am hesitant to upgrade my 9th generation iPad to 16.5.1 yet.

Jun 26, 2023 6:58 AM in response to ricardas96

As tested, the Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter will operate normally - and allow charging of the connected iPad using either USB Type-A or USB-C Power Adapter - subsequent to the iPad being updated to iPadOS 16.5.1.

You should note that the Power Adapter must be rated at 12W or greater.

Jul 24, 2023 12:46 PM in response to Coyle235

I just updated to 16.6 and this was not fixed. I have an iPhone eight I’m using Apple cords. In addition, a friend of mine has an iPhone 14 Pro and now his charger doesn’t work either. What’s up apple can’t you fix it?

Keyskat3

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8 points

Oct 19, 2023 10:13 AM in response to Coyle235

I have the same issue as the rest of you on a 11” iPad Pro 3rd generation running iOS 16.6.1…Problem makes iPad impractical for live work and inconvenient for the studio. I sure hope someone at Apple is working on this with new firmware or a software update. I have a lot invested in their hardware and software and I expect it to work or what is the point. Too much invested to start over on a new platform so kinda stuck.

May 19, 2023 8:29 AM in response to Coyle235

II am having the same exact issue as well. I already opened a case with apple support.

May 19, 2023 10:20 AM in response to Coyle235

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

CSUKE

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14 points

May 20, 2023 12:29 PM in response to Coyle235

I have the same problem with my iPad 7th gen. and iPhone SE2. CCK The charging port will not work for the iPad and iPhone anymore after 16.5 update.

Nittroll

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8 points

May 20, 2023 6:06 PM in response to LotusPilot

I have checked the firmware of the camera adapter and its the same you display.

I have downgraded to IOS 16.4.1 and the problem persists!

Apple, please provide a solution soon.

May 24, 2023 4:16 AM in response to Janosax

The workaround of Janosax did it for me! USB C to lightning charger makes the iPad charge again through the USB Camera adapter.

Thanks!

May 24, 2023 6:34 AM in response to Janosax

Can confirm this workaround works for me as well, thanks so much for sharing the info!

Natch_

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8 points

May 25, 2023 7:29 PM in response to Coyle235

Same thing happened to me, except it’s my iPhone that won’t charge through the adapter.

May 26, 2023 6:45 AM in response to Janosax

I tried this too, but it did not work for me. Ipad 6gen with Kawai's VLC1.

JACahn

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8 points

Jun 1, 2023 2:07 PM in response to fifanatic

Ditto on an iPhone 12 Pro. Software update to 16.5, and Apple lightning USB 3 Camera adapter no longer charges phone while using a DAC. Only a direct connection will charge now.

Nittroll

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8 points

Jun 2, 2023 5:38 PM in response to LotusPilot

Ok, got you. I understand this now.

Jun 2, 2023 8:18 PM in response to Coyle235

I’m lost on this workaround. How is a USB-C wall charger and USB-C to lightning cable different from the 20W USB-C power adapter and USB-C to lightning cable that came with my iPad?

Usb camera adapter iOS 16.5 not charging device