USB charging with X-T3 firmware v4.00

[jimmmy]

Since the v4.00 update, my X-T3 no longer charges when plugged into a power supply via USB (USB-C PD power supply). No green light on the back. When the camera power is on, it shows the icon for external power on the display. Is that different from anyone else's observed behavior? I didn't see a setting that would affect it.

[FujiMountainMan]

Hi, I am experiencing the same problem. Ever since upgrading to the latest firmware 2 days ago, I do not see the green light when charging with my Apple USB-C charger. I see a white plug symbol when its plugged in, but the battery does not charge and the green light does not appear. Fuji - please advise.

[jimmmy]

I noticed that my camera does properly charge from a battery pack with usb-c output. So it must have something to do with the power supply characteristics. I’ll have to try a few things to see what causes the issue. 

Edited November 11, 2020 by jimmmy

[Lawcomp]

Good Morning,  I have the same issue using the Apple USB-C adapter.  Other USB-C adapters work to charge, but these adapters output at a lower voltage than the Apple charger.  Any updates?  I use the camera plugged into power most of the time (Live streaming, etc).  Thanks in advance!

[YOUTA]

16 hours ago, Lawcomp said:

Good Morning,  I have the same issue using the Apple USB-C adapter.  Other USB-C adapters work to charge, but these adapters output at a lower voltage than the Apple charger.  Any updates?  I use the camera plugged into power most of the time (Live streaming, etc).  Thanks in advance!

i think it might be fixed in the next firmware update ,as far as i understood from what you were saying . it's a communication issue between the charger and camera (usb c-pd tech chargers communicate with device to know the required charge etc... that's how it's able to charge various devices with different voltage specifications ,it's a smart charger basically . so this issue is related to software and i hope it will be fixed in the next firmware update . more people report this issue ,the faster it get's fixed ,because fujifilm needs feedback . so keep sending feedback and report this in other forums too ,so it will get noticed faster and it will be fixed faster. since it affects all apple chargers compatibility with xt-3 with new firmware . i wish you good luck in getting the new update which fix this ASAP , have a nice day . if i get something ,i'll inform you soon !

 

it maybe the software issue on the apple's part , since other devices which use to work with apple chargers is not working now check this article (the article says that apple updated their pd chip firmware ,which led to compatibility issue with devices where it's used or connected to).  i hope this helps . have a nice day !

 

Edited December 26, 2020 by K PRETHVIRAJ

[Lawcomp]

Thank you for the response and explanation, really appreciate it.  Here's hoping the next firmware update addresses this issue.  One positive: I think power is still being delivered while I'm Livestreaming, the battery doesn't seem to discharge while plugged in and in use.  It just doesn't charge when the camera is switched off.  Hope that makes sense.

Again, thank you for taking the time to reply.  Cheers!

[YOUTA]

5 hours ago, Lawcomp said:

Thank you for the response and explanation, really appreciate it.  Here's hoping the next firmware update addresses this issue.  One positive: I think power is still being delivered while I'm Livestreaming, the battery doesn't seem to discharge while plugged in and in use.  It just doesn't charge when the camera is switched off.  Hope that makes sense.

Again, thank you for taking the time to reply.  Cheers!

Stay happy always ! . Also try usb-pd Powerbanks ,it might work flawlessly to charge while the camera is switched off , until this issue is solved in the next firmware update . have a nice day !

[Kia]

I had this same problem, and after trying a lot of things, I tried a different cable, and it did the trick. It may be that the cable that comes with the camera is not Apple-certified, so the computer doesn't recognize it. I've had this happen with other devices.

 

[Laura Matyas]

I have the same issue. Any updates on this topic?