Apple released iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 to the general public last week which brought a boatload of forward-facing additions to the table. Apart from new features and changes, the update also housed a plethora of bug fixes and performance enhancements for a smooth user experience. However, you might want to wait to skip the latest version and wait for the next update. iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5 comes with an issue that is breaking Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter on iPhone and iPad models. Scroll down to read more details on the matter and if you should downgrade to the previous version.
Apple's Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter for accessories is not working properly with the release of iOS 16.5 and iPadOS 16.5. The updating is causing the accessory to not charge while delivering its devised purpose to connect a camera or a mic, The adapter comes with a USB-C port along with a Lightning port that allows users to connect their accessory having the ability to simultaneously charge their iPhone or iPad. iOS 16.5 is causing an issue where the accessory would connect but the ability to charge the iPhone is broken.
Affected users have shared their disappointment on the Apple Support Community, and Reddit, stating that the adapter does not charge or power any device that is connected to either port. Take note that this is not a hardware issue as the culprit is the latest iOS 16.5 update. If you are a content creator who uses the accessory all the time, it is best that you restrain yourself from updating to the latest build.
As mentioned earlier, affected users should skip iOS 16.5 update as it causes the Apple Lightning to USB 3 camera adapter to not work as intended. if you have already updated to the latest build, you
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