Connecting to a computer.
I’ve always been able to connect my iPad to the computer with a USB connection. What do I need now that the iPad Air comes with the USB-C charge cable?
iPad Air, iPadOS 15
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I’ve always been able to connect my iPad to the computer with a USB connection. What do I need now that the iPad Air comes with the USB-C charge cable?
iPad Air, iPadOS 15
For an iPad with a USB-C port, you simply require a USB Type-A to USB-C cable. These are readily available from good computer stores - and Apple:
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A
Be very wary of USB-C cable “adapters”. Of those that exist, many only provide connections for power. The USB-C interface standard expressly disallows cable adapters from certification - as adapters can introduce wiring combinations that can seriously damage the USB-C host interface - leading to very expensive repairs. At best, uncertified adapters lack a protective chip within the USB-C connector.
For an iPad with a USB-C port, you simply require a USB Type-A to USB-C cable. These are readily available from good computer stores - and Apple:
https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/HN892ZM/A
Be very wary of USB-C cable “adapters”. Of those that exist, many only provide connections for power. The USB-C interface standard expressly disallows cable adapters from certification - as adapters can introduce wiring combinations that can seriously damage the USB-C host interface - leading to very expensive repairs. At best, uncertified adapters lack a protective chip within the USB-C connector.
A USB-C to USB cable such as mophie USB-A Cable with USB-C Connector (1 m) - Apple
or an adapter such as (I have not personally tested this one): https://www.amazon.com/Female-Adapter-Charger-Airpods-Samsung/dp/B08SLZGNK1/ref=psdc_2407755011_t1_B09PV1ZMDQ
Thanks, I couldn’t find this in the Apple store.
Connecting to a computer.