Hi @DJKaraMad, from my years of experience, I highly recommend you avoid 3rd party lightning adapters. These adapters require special internal chips to work properly with iOS devices. There are many poorly made 3rd party lightning adapters out there that simply don’t work or may work initially then … Answer from Slak_Jaw on community.algoriddim.com
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254300916
Lightning to HDMI no longer working with … - Apple Community
So I tried the lightning to HDMI adapter this morning with the same bad results. The TV seems to detect something, but there was no display. I decided to try plugging in the power lightning connection and it now works fine. Just needed some additional power to drive my 4K TV.
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Reddit
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r/iphone on Reddit: iOS 16 and lightning to hdmi adapter not working. Help
September 18, 2022 -

Since I updated my software to iOS 16 my lightning to hdmi adapter isnt working. It says it needs to download a new firmware but nothing ever gets downloaded. Is anyone else having this problem? I have a place in woods without internet so I watch most of my shows through my tv/iPhone so this is a big problem for me. Is anyone else experiencing this? Anybody have ways to fix??

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I had the same issue first time I tried to use mine. I had already disconnected from internet when it gave the download new firmware prompt so nothing ever downloaded. I did find a workaround by turning the phone off and back on again and making sure internet was connected while I plugged it in. Gave it about 5 min and it was ready to go. Hope this helps.
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I think it’s time for a Class Action Lawsuit. I know multiple people who have purchased new Apple Lightning adapters and HDMI cables (including myself) thinking this would correct the issue- NO BUENO!! I thought the issue was with my Spectrum TV app since YouTube and other apps worked, so I paid $$ for the Sling TV app and that doesn’t work either. I have spent close to $100 trying to get this issue resolved with buying new HDMI cables and new Apple Lightning adapter. It’s no longer just an annoyance, but a financial issue. I can prove it’s all due to the recent IOS 16 update. All I need to do is borrow my son’s IPhone which is still running 15.7 and it works perfectly with the HDMI cable. I have spoken with Apple Reps and they said they have an open tickle for this. Riiiiight. Some of the comments on this thread are over two months old, so this issue is clearly not being taken seriously by Apple. Imagine all of the people who were told by APPLE the issue was with their HDMI cable and/or Lightning adapter and went out and spent $50 to $100 for new ones. All you have to do is Google “HDMI no longer working after latest Apple update” and you will see multiple comments and complaints with ZERO workarounds. I live in CA, so it should be pretty easy to find an attorney. I’m just beyond frustrated now.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254691869
Lightening to HDMI adapter no longer work… - Apple Community
Lightning HDMI adapter Can’t get my lightning HDMI adapter to work anymore. Brand new iPhone 14 pro max. 594 1 · Apple HDMI adapter works with iPad great, but lightening HDMI adapter doesn’t work with iPhone. Devices running latest iOS software. Apple HDMI to USB-C adapter to my iPad 10 works great for screen mirroring to TV. My Apple HDMI to lightening for my iPhone 13 yields nothing but a black screen on the TV.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254703017
Apple Lightning to Digital AV Adapter won… - Apple Community
I was able to get it to state 'unlock phone to use this accessory' once while the phone was locked, but it still did not display via the port. 7286 7 · lightning av adapter (hdmi) no longer working with IOS16 update The lightning av adapter (hdmi) is no longer working after updating to ios16.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255862291
IOS 18.1.1 Digital AV Adaptor Issues (Lightning to HDMI)
Just tried an Apple Lightning to AV adapter. Worked flawlessly on iPhone 13 with iOS 17 and even an old iPad 2 iOS 12. But not at all on my iPhone 14 iOS 18.1.1. An update to 18.2 directly fixed the issue ... Had the same issues...updated to 18.2 from 18.1.1, rebooted the phone 3 times and now it is working again. Thought it was the lightning to hdmi/power adapter so bought a new one.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 251154910
Lightning to HDMI adapter stopped working… - Apple Community
It sounds like you're having an ... and iPod touch. Specifically: ... Find out what to do when you have the following issues. ... Make sure that you're using a Digital AV adapter (which has an HDMI port)....
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Apple Support
support.apple.com › en-us › 108399
Get Help with Apple Digital AV Adapters for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
Disconnect and reconnect your adapter from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and from your TV, monitor, or projector. Make sure that your VGA or HDMI cable works, since the issue could be with the cable. Remove any VGA or HDMI extension cables or converters. Accessories that convert a VGA or ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 8610338
lightning to HDMI adapter not working - Apple Community
November 8, 2018 - There's the possibility that the charger cable connected to the Lightning Digital AV adapter is behind the issue, and testing another Lightning charging cable in the port on the AV adapter would be a good way to check. If not, that's OK. In that case, it sounds like your best bet would be to ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254398309
lightning to hdmi no longer works after 1… - Apple Community
lightning to HDMI connector not ... Lightning to HDMI adapter is no longer working, the first thing we would recommend is to restart your iPhone as well as the connected display....
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The Mac Observer
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Fixed: Lightning to HDMI Is Not Working With iOS Update - The Mac Observer
September 23, 2025 - Release the button once you see the Apple logo on the screen. Your device is now force restarted. Your device’s HDMI connector might not be working due to faulty adapters or cables. Even if they worked before the update, the iOS update could have introduced stricter compatibility checks.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255145401
Digital AV Lightning Adapter not working … - Apple Community
I'm on iOS version 17.3.1. Followed every thread/comment in here to troubleshoot (enabled Accessories, checked to make sure the the Apple Digital AV Adapter appears in the General > About section, rebooted, etc.) Did anyone actually get this to work casting on a monitor?
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Tenorshare
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[2025 Update] 5 Ways to Solve iOS 16/17 HDMI Mirroring Problem
1 week ago - How to Easily Fix Picture in Picture Not Working iOS 17/18/26? ... Hello! The HDMI adapter is not being detected. The phone is charging using the adapter, but not the screen mirroring. Tried using another iPhone with iOS 16/17 installed and it worked fine.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255159848
Apple HDMI iOS no signal not working - Apple Community
Restart the iOS device with the HDMI adapter plugged in. You’ll get a message about a firmware update needed ... it will download automatically. Then you'll get the visual. ... Lightning to HDMI adapter model A1438 There was a firmware update a couple of days ago and now adapter doesn't display ...
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 253215098
HDMI to Lightning converter doesn’t play … - Apple Community
Disconnect and reconnect your adapter from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and from your TV, monitor, or projector. Make sure that your VGA or HDMI cable works, since the issue could be with the cable.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254206103
Lightning to hdmi problems - Apple Community
Disconnect and reconnect your adapter from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch and from your TV, monitor, or projector. Make sure that your VGA or HDMI cable works, since the issue could be with the cable.
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iToolab
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[SOLVED] iOS 16 HDMI Failure on iPhone 14/13/12
There won’t be any connection between your device and the adapter if it’s damaged. You are left with no other choice than to update your iOS to the latest version when you also face an iOS new update problem playing audio thru HDMI.
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Blackmagic Design
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Blackmagic Forum • View topic - HDMI to lightning adapters not working after iOS update
I had a aftermarket adapter so I purchased a real Apple adapter. When I plugged it into my phone the screen came up and it did a firmware update, it started working. The app started working and my phone was back to normal. I use these phones at the church and have several adapters so I was going to use another phone with this adapter so I plugged it in.
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 255188992
Lightning to hdmi adapter - Apple Community
Unless the HDMI Adapter's specifications explicitly state HDCP support, it is very likely that it does not support this protocol. ... I’m having the same HDCP issue using the AV adapter, but in several different apps. Disney+, Prime Video, Paramount+, etc. My TV is a 2 year old Vizio smart tv, which has apps installed and ran them fine (it is HDCP compliant) While your TV may support HDCP, does your Lightning does the HDMI Adapter (unspecified) also support HDCP?
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Apple Community
discussions.apple.com › thread › 254516808
Apple Lightning to HDMI not working - Apple Community
iOS 16 update & hdmi connector I updated my iPhone 12 to iOS 16 and now I am unable to watch Netflix on tv via lightning to hdmi connector. The first time I tried it said the accessory firmware had to be downloaded but then the message went away. On Netflix it says playing on tv but doesn’t. Everything was fine before the iOS update. Is there a fix for this? 863 2 · Apple Hdmi adapter After the latest update on my SE 2020 iphone, ios 16.1.1 my Apple hdmi to lighting video adapter will no longer work correctly.