“This accessory requires too much power" - I’m sure it has been asked before - sorry

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“This accessory requires too much power" - I’m sure it has been asked before - sorry

I have an iPadAir model A2123 (if that helps) and I bought an adapter - model A1619 - so that I could import files from a USB drive. But no matter what USB device I connect to the A1619, I always get the same message “This accessory requires too much power". The A1619 is connected to my power and the other end to my iPad.

None of the USB sticks I have have their own power supply - so is there anything I can do? The A1619 adapter wasn’t cheap!

Thanks in advance

Posted on Jul 13, 2023 4:57 AM

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Jul 13, 2023 5:01 AM in response to Stopited

When using your Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter with many USB storage devices, you must also connect your Power Adapter (rated 12W - 2.4A @5V or greater) to the pass-through Lightning port of the Adapter.

Your iPad cannot source sufficient power, via its Lightning port, to power most USB storage devices.

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Jul 13, 2023 5:48 AM in response to LotusPilot

Thank you! The key is that I needed to use my Apple Power Adaptor! Not ‘any old power adapter’ - its working now. Thank you again for the tip / suggestion.

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Jul 13, 2023 6:35 AM in response to Stopited

You are very welcome.

Many (but not all) third-party Power Adapters are compatible with Apple devices. Those that use proprietary charging standards, such QC (Quick Charge) are incompatible with Apple devices. Those that support USB PD (Power Delivery) are compatible with Apple.

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“This accessory requires too much power" - I’m sure it has been asked before - sorry

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