You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Ext HDD to Ipad connection (usb C to Lightning adaptor)

Can you get an adapter to connect my external HDD (USB C) to my iPad (lightning connection) My iPad is a generation 6 iPad running the latest version of iPadOS ? Thank you.

iPad, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 1, 2019 6:18 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 1, 2019 7:22 AM

If you have updated your iPad to iPadOS13.x, then it is possible to connected external USB storage devices via Lightning.


You will need the official Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter (model A1619). Don’t be tempted to buy the slightly cheaper USB adapter from Apple - as only the stated USB3 version has an additional Lightning port with which you can connect external power. Without connection to external power many (if not most) USB storage options will not work with your iPad.

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 1, 2019 7:22 AM in response to SwoopIOM

If you have updated your iPad to iPadOS13.x, then it is possible to connected external USB storage devices via Lightning.


You will need the official Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter (model A1619). Don’t be tempted to buy the slightly cheaper USB adapter from Apple - as only the stated USB3 version has an additional Lightning port with which you can connect external power. Without connection to external power many (if not most) USB storage options will not work with your iPad.

Ext HDD to Ipad connection (usb C to Lightning adaptor)

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.