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Can the Apple Lightening to USB Camera Adapter be used to transfer files to and from my 6th-generation iPad and a USB flash drive? I have the latest iPad IOS on my device.
Anyone know how well that works?
iPad, iOS 13
Both devices will need to have iPadOS 13.x installed to benefit from the new file transfer features. Also, if you only have the original Apple USB Camera Adapter (i.e, the adapter without an additional Lightning connector that permits simultaneous connection to external power) you may experience difficulties with your iPad being unable to provide sufficient power to your attached USB device - unless you are also using a self-powered USB hub between the adaptor and Memory Stick
The newer Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter (model A1619) overcomes the power issue - as you can simultaneously connect the iPad/Adapter/USB combo to your external charger.
You may already have an appropriate Apple charger supplied with your iPad (commonly a 12W charger).
I suggest a minimum rating of 12W - although the 18W or 30W will be able to provide more power for both charging your iPad and running the external USB device.
I hope you’ve found this helpful.
One other question.
In your first reply you wrote, "Both devices will need to have iPadOS 13.x installed to benefit from the new file transfer features." I have it on my iPad. What is the other device to which you are referring that would need iPadOS 13.x given that the transfer would take place between my iPad and a flash drive?
My apologies. Whilst working across multiple support threads, my “mind” temporarily linked this question with that of another contributor - who has two iDevices. Clearly, as you refer to a single iPad, the attached USB device doesn’t require a copy of the OS.
Long day I guess 🙂
Thank you for your help.
Can you recommend an external charger I could use?
Transferring files from 6th generation iPad to USB flash drive
