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how do i transfer everything from ipad to usb

how do I transfer everything from ipad to usb.


i don’t have the device where you plug into iPad and then plug a USB what is the other options?

iPad, iPadOS 14

Posted on Sep 21, 2020 2:11 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2020 2:25 AM

You don’t provide details of your iPad model - as this will determine whether you have a Lightning or USB-C connector.


To be recognised by iPadOS, an attached USB storage device must be formatted to FAT, FAT32, exFAT or APFS+ with a single data partition. As the iPad has limited power capabilities, dependent upon the Storage Device, an external power source is often required.


If your iPad Pro has a Lightning port, you will need to use an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to directly connect USB devices to the iPad. This adapter has both a USB 3.0 Type-A connector and an additional Lightning port to supply power, from your Power Adapter, to both the iPad and connected device. The external Power Adapter must be rated at 12W or more.


If you have one of the newest iPad Pro models, with a USB-C connector, you may need to utilise a powered USB hub (i.e., it has its own source of power) - connecting both the iPad Pro and the storage device to ports on the hub.


I hope this information proves to be helpful in resolving the problem.

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Sep 21, 2020 2:25 AM in response to Me_69

You don’t provide details of your iPad model - as this will determine whether you have a Lightning or USB-C connector.


To be recognised by iPadOS, an attached USB storage device must be formatted to FAT, FAT32, exFAT or APFS+ with a single data partition. As the iPad has limited power capabilities, dependent upon the Storage Device, an external power source is often required.


If your iPad Pro has a Lightning port, you will need to use an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter to directly connect USB devices to the iPad. This adapter has both a USB 3.0 Type-A connector and an additional Lightning port to supply power, from your Power Adapter, to both the iPad and connected device. The external Power Adapter must be rated at 12W or more.


If you have one of the newest iPad Pro models, with a USB-C connector, you may need to utilise a powered USB hub (i.e., it has its own source of power) - connecting both the iPad Pro and the storage device to ports on the hub.


I hope this information proves to be helpful in resolving the problem.

how do i transfer everything from ipad to usb

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