USB Ethernet adapter stopped working after IOS 16.5 upgrade

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USB Ethernet adapter stopped working after IOS 16.5 upgrade

I recently updated my Ipad Air Gen 3 to IOS 16.5 ( using the OEM Apple usb ethernet adapter A1277 connected through the OEM Apple USB Camera Adapter A1619 ) . At the end of the IOS update process, my IPad screen displayed a message " Cannot Use Accessory : Apple USB Ethernet Adapter: This accessory requires too much power ". What's the IOS issue now? I never had this problem with earlier IOS levels. I've always used this

ethernet connection method for system updates because its faster than my slow-poke wifi connection. Is a fix available?

iPad Air 3, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jun 14, 2023 8:10 PM

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Answer 1

Jun 15, 2023 1:47 AM in response to all_thumbs

As you may be aware, many USB accessories (such as the Apple USB Ethernet Adapter) require more power than the iPad’s Lightning port can alone provide - and as such requires the iPad Power Adapter to be connected via the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter’s pass-through power connector

Subsequent to the iOS/iPadOS 16.5 update, there is an issue with charging the iPad (or powering external USB devices) 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 15, 2023 12:23 PM in response to LotusPilot

I tried connecting my data power cord from the rear of my two year old IMac into the USB adapter and had the same result ( no charging power to Ipad) . I assume the wattage output coming out of the Imac would be greater than 12watts output power of my OEM power supply. I'll try your suggestion next.

Thanks.

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Box163

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Jul 27, 2023 10:48 AM in response to all_thumbs

Unless the ports on your iMac are USB-C it won't matter. The previous post states that it will only work with a USB-C source, not old school USB-A (the rectangular jack). USB-C is capable of different communication protocols, so Apple must be requiring it now.

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USB Ethernet adapter stopped working after IOS 16.5 upgrade

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