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Photos from iPad mini

is there a way I can import my photos on my iPad to a memory card/stick

iPad mini, iOS 9

Posted on Jan 11, 2020 6:15 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2020 10:34 AM

No - not possible.


As you have an original (first generation) iPad mini, it cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5; iPadOS 13.x is required to directly transfer files to USB from an iPad (an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter would also be required).


Assuming you have access to a PC - and you have made your Photo’s available to iCloud - the simplest method to transfer files would be to download and install iCloud for Windows on your PC (this is free). Once logged-in to your iCloud account, you can then simply use Windows Explorer to access iCloud and copy your photos to your PC and/or external storage devices from there.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204283


Similarly, if you have access to a Mac, you can directly copy to/from your iCloud account - without needing any additional software.


I hope this is helpful in providing a workable solution.

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Jan 11, 2020 10:34 AM in response to kimbucks

No - not possible.


As you have an original (first generation) iPad mini, it cannot be updated beyond iOS 9.3.5; iPadOS 13.x is required to directly transfer files to USB from an iPad (an Apple Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter would also be required).


Assuming you have access to a PC - and you have made your Photo’s available to iCloud - the simplest method to transfer files would be to download and install iCloud for Windows on your PC (this is free). Once logged-in to your iCloud account, you can then simply use Windows Explorer to access iCloud and copy your photos to your PC and/or external storage devices from there.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204283


Similarly, if you have access to a Mac, you can directly copy to/from your iCloud account - without needing any additional software.


I hope this is helpful in providing a workable solution.

Photos from iPad mini

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