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can ipad air 4 connect to a macbook pro 15" (late 2013) USB 3 port?

Can ipad air 4 connect to a macbook pro 15" (late 2013) USB 3 port?


Posted on Jun 2, 2021 2:21 PM

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Posted on Jun 2, 2021 2:31 PM

Yes - you simply need the correct cable.


Presumably your Mac has the older USB Type-A connection. As such, you just need a USB-C to USB Type-A cable. These are readily available from good computer stores - including Apple.


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN8A2ZM/A



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Jun 2, 2021 2:31 PM in response to psychrom

Yes - you simply need the correct cable.


Presumably your Mac has the older USB Type-A connection. As such, you just need a USB-C to USB Type-A cable. These are readily available from good computer stores - including Apple.


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A


  • mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (2 m)

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN8A2ZM/A



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