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Greetings,
I need to be able to sync data between an older iMac and a newer iPad. I believe I first need to connect the two devices with a cable. What cable do I need in order to do this?
I think I can sync the two devices afterwards via WiFi once I've connected them via the cable.
Thanks!
Chris
iMac 27″, macOS 10.13
You cannot connect them via a cable and air drop will not work because it needs a 2012 or later (iMac):
You cannot connect them via a cable and air drop will not work because it needs a 2012 or later (iMac):
Wonderful (said with a liberal dose of sarcasm!)
I do appreciate your response babowa!
Why do I get the distinct feeling that when I buy one new Apple device, I might as well replace all my other Apple devices at the same time so that I don't run into issues like this. LOL
In other words, let them all go into obsolescence together!
I'm grateful for Apple products -- especially when they all work together! ;)
They say a 2012 or later - don't rely on that! I had one and air drop would only work about 20% of the time. It was not reliable until I got a 2015 and then a 2017, so it appears you are correct - unfortunately.
What cable do I need to connect 2011 iMac to iPad Pro (11-inch)?
