what kind of adapter do i need to connect my new iPadPro 4th gen to my old iMac (late 2013?

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what kind of adapter do i need to connect my new iPadPro 4th gen to my old iMac (late 2013?

iPad Pro 12.9-inch, 3rd Gen, Wi-Fi, Cell

Posted on Aug 11, 2020 1:38 PM

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woodmeister50

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Aug 12, 2020 5:44 AM in response to davidfromwoodland

FWIW, if your iMac is running Catalina, you should be able to easily

sync/backup using the iMacs Finder and WiFi. For transferring files

via the Files app on the iPad Pro and for apps that support it,

Air Drop should work as well.

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FoxFifth

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Aug 11, 2020 1:51 PM in response to davidfromwoodland

I don't believe Apple makes or sells the adapter but it would need a USB-C female and USB male connections as in the following (which I have not tried and cannot verify will work). See: https://www.amazon.com/nonda-Adapter-MacBook-Laptops-Chargers/dp/B0861Y5LF6

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Aug 11, 2020 2:09 PM in response to rkaufmann87

I will give this a try, too. Thanks very much.

Update: I am trying this now and it looks like it is working. I just had the idea that if I restored stuff from my iMac, it would include more apps, etc., since I don't keep too much info on my iPhone, but I can go to settings later and update,I think.

Thanks again.

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FoxFifth

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Aug 11, 2020 2:08 PM in response to davidfromwoodland

I'm very, very close behind you. You don't seem to be doing too badly -- you found this forum, asked a question and provided enough detail for it to be understandable, and were able to reply. That puts you in a club than many who are less than half your age can only dream of joining.

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Aug 12, 2020 11:02 AM in response to woodmeister50

Thank you. Yes, I am running Catalina and that was going to be my next task so you have saved me much time with your solution. Thanks again. BTW: . I like that everyone's answers are use basic computer " language" that I, as a senior, can easily understand. Much appreciated.

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rkaufmann87

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Aug 11, 2020 1:47 PM in response to davidfromwoodland

Is there a reason you don' use iCloud? If you did there is no reason to make a physical connection at all.

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Aug 11, 2020 2:01 PM in response to FoxFifth

Thank you for the info. I'll go to the Amazon link and do a little research. I appreciate your time. This stuff is NOT made for 81-year olds!! I'm "aware" but not that "aware."

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Aug 11, 2020 2:49 PM in response to FoxFifth

Well, thank you very much! Wow! Never thought of it that way.

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what kind of adapter do i need to connect my new iPadPro 4th gen to my old iMac (late 2013?

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