Accessory uses to much power - iPad

As you are doubtless aware, many USB devices require more power that the iPad’s Lightning port can alone provide - and as such, when using the Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter, you must connect a Power Adapter to the pass-through Lighting connector of the Camera Adapter.

Subsequent to the iOS/iPadOS 16.5 update, there is an issue with charging the iPad from USB Type-A Power Adapters, via the Lightning to 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 (or greater) USB-C Power Adapter with a USB-C to Lightning charging cable.

Unexpected bugs can and do occur - even with Apple.

Apple are reportedly aware of the issue and are understood to be preparing a fix. Hopefully there will soon be a system software update that addresses the issue.

In the meantime, with the described workaround, the Camera Adapter is fully usable with iPad/iPhone and connected USB devices.

I can confirm that the issue exists with both iOS 16.5 (iPhone) and iPadOS 16.5 (iPad) - and can similarly confirm efficacy of the workaround. I actually had to find an older USB Type-A Power Adapter to validate the bug - as all Power Adapters that I regularly use are USB-C (supporting USB PD - Power Delivery). As such, I had not encountered the bug until an older Power Adapter was used.

For information, USB Type-A Power Adapters have been deprecated by Apple and most manufacturers. USB-C is now a mandated connection standard in many regions/countries - such as all EU Member States.

To use the 20W USB-C Power Adapter, you’ll also require a USB-C to Lightning cable:

• USB-C to Lightning Cable (1m)

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Again, for absolute clarity, the described workaround requires an Apple 20W (or greater) USB-C Power Adapter. Other USB-C Power Adapters may also work - but they must support the USB PD (Power Delivery) standard.