Storing iPad Air Series 3 Files on USB or other mobile storage device ( ie not a desktop).

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Storing iPad Air Series 3 Files on USB or other mobile storage device ( ie not a desktop).

I have just purchased an Apple usb 3 to lightning adapter. It worked for about 2 hours and now, after reporting there was not enough power - nothing. I would like to believe that a plug with a higher wattage output might do the trick of bringing the device back to life, but I am afraid that the problem might have something to do with the adapter having updated itself. Are there any alternatives other than buying an iPad with a USB C charging port?

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 10, 2023 3:00 PM

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LotusPilot

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Jun 10, 2023 4:25 PM in response to Buhollanero

Your Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter is unlikely to have failed…

Subsequent to the iOS/iPadOS 16.5 update, there is an issue with charging the iPad from USB Type-A Power Adapters, via the USB3 Camera Adapter - regardless of the Power Adapter’s power output.

The current workaround, pending a software update to fix the issue, is to use an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter with a USB-C to Lightning charging cable.

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Jun 11, 2023 9:48 AM in response to LotusPilot

Dear LotusPilot

Thank you for letting me know that it is likely to be the iOs 16.5 update that has done for the charging and thus the data transfer as well. I will avail myself of an Apple 20W USB-C Power Adapter with a USB-C to Lightning charging cable and hope that this resolves my problems .

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Storing iPad Air Series 3 Files on USB or other mobile storage device ( ie not a desktop).

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