iPlugmate Not Working On iPhone After iOS 16 Update? (Fix!)
iPlugmate not working iOS 16
iPlugmate not working on iPhone after iOS 16 update? You’re not able to backup iPhone with HooToo flash drive anymore? App crashes on startup even after updating to iOS 16.1 and 16.1.1? You’re not alone!
iPlugmate Not Working With iOS 16?
This issue has been reported by Tat:
“I am not able to use the app called “iplugmate” which was USB for iPhone after update to IOS 16.”
We’ve found similar complaints on Apple’s Discussion forums:
1:
“When I open the IPlugmate app it disappears immediately. I am trying to backup my iPhone 12 to my HooToo flash drive but without IPlugmate working properly, I can’t backup my iPhone.”
2:
“Like many I just update my iOS on my iPhone and iplugmate stop working immediately after flashing up”
iPlugmate Not Available On App Store?
Apparently, the app has been also removed from the App Store. We’re trying to look for an update that could bring iOS 16 support to the software, but got the App Not Available error.
Try it yourself. Here is the direct App Store link.
How To Fix iPlugmate Not Working On iPhone
We would normally recommend you to offload and reinstall the app, or completely delete and reinstall it. But because iPlugmate is currently missing from the App Store, we recommend you to avoid this troubleshooting option.
The only way to be able to fix iPlugmate on iPhone is to downgrade to iOS 15. Yes, it’s still possible. You need a computer (Mac or Windows), Finder / iTunes software and a Lightning to USB (USB-C) cable.
iOS 15.6 RC is currently the only signed iOS 15 version. A step-by-step guide for reverting is available here.
Have you managed to fix iPlugmate not working with iOS 16? Do you have a better solution or other problems to report? Share your feedback in the comments!
Related: For more iOS 16.1.1 problems and their available workarounds check our extended review.
HELLO, SINCE IOS 16, ALL MY 128 gig USB/lightning KEY ARE NO LONGER RECOGNIZED BY IPLUGMATE, TRIPMATE AND THE APPLICATION HAS DISAPPEARED FROM THE APPSTORE. WHAT DO YOU DO WITH THESE PERIPHERALS?
You can still revert to iOS 15, but that’s not the ideal workaround. Here is how to:
https://www.iphonetricks.org/downgrade-ios-16-1-to-15-7-1-how-to-guide/
If you purchase a male lightning / c-Usb to a female usb, plug the Usb of the HooToo iPlugmate into the female USB plug, the other end into your device, go to files and you can access your HooToo from there.
Thanks for sharing this Billy. Hopefully it will help those facing this issue.
Can you transfer the photos from you iPhone to the plugmate with this adapter or is it just to view what’s on your plugmate?
I did this and it worked, however, the plug mate got very hot. I got worried so I took it out. I maybe able to transfer the pictures to my tablet. It might take some time. Hopefully, the computer doesn’t blow up before I finish.
Do you have a followup? Have you managed to complete the process?
It doesn’t work, the usb is locked, and therefore isn’t recognised by pc or any other device. That’s the problem, because you have to plug it into the device with the app, go to settings, and turn off the need for the password, then it will appear on a pc etc. and you can access it. With the iPlugmate app not working, you can’t switch the lock off, very annoying, and now useless, so much for having backup.
I updated to 16.1.2, and not my Hoo Too flashed off as soon as I open it once I put the Hoo Too into my phone. I do not want to downgrade to 15, ugg. Do you think this issue will ever get resolved with 16? So frustrating!!!
Thanks for reporting. Not sure what to say. I doesn’t look good, especially with the app not being available in the App Store anymore. I think that the only option at the moment is to go back to iOS 15 and do what you have to do. Then buy a new Flash Drive that is iOS 16 compatible.
Cannot open plug-mate app since iOS 16 update. App no longer available in App Store. What can I do to be able to use my HooToo flash drive.
Translated from Spanish:
“I am reading the complaints and it seems that those of us who have bought it have to solve it, NO, it is the company that sells them that has the obligation to solve it. With companies like HooToo, they create the image of lack of seriousness. They don’t deserve to buy their product, because then they leave you hanging. It is in sight.”
Estoy leyendo las quejas y parece que hemos de resolverlo los que lo hemos comprado, NO , es la empresa que los vende la que tiene la obligacion de resolverlo. Con emplesas como HooToo, crean la imagen de falta de seriedad. No merecen compremos su producto, pues luego te dejan colgado. A la vista está.
I-USB Storer is not working after recent my IOS 16.4.1(a)update. Please, help!
Sorry to hear this. Did it work with a previous iOS 16 version?
Here is what worked for me as of 9/23/23. I have a ravepower 64 gb drive that i accidentally washed in the washing machine. This distroyed the usb side of my drive but the lightening side of the drive was still functional, up until iOS 16 on my iPhone 12 pro max. I ran into multiple issues attempting to downgrade back to iOS 15 and was not able to retrieve my files from my drive until now. This is the simplest option if you don’t mind spending about 80-160 bucks on a reverb older model iPhone that can’t upgrade to 16 or higher which as this time are iPhone 6 and iPhone 7 models. i successfully purchased a referb iPhone from backmarket.com and reinstalled the iplugmate app from my previous app downloads. popped my drive in and now have access to my previously long lost files. I hope this helps someone.