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Transferring files between iPad and Android.

I recently bought the 2022 iPad Air, and since it has a Type-C charging port, and comes with the type-C to type-C charging cable, is it fine to use it to transfer files between my android mobile phone and my iPad? The phone also has the type-C port.

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 3:49 AM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 4:15 AM

You’ll not be able to directly access your iPad encrypted filesystem from an Android device connected via a USB cable.


If you wish to transfer files and data with any non-Apple computer, the are three relatively simple and accessible methods:


1) Use iCloud to make files and data accessible to other computers. From your Android device, using any web browser, sign-in to your iCloud account:

https://icloud.apple.com


From here you will be able to access many aspects of your iCloud services - and files/photos that you have stored/shared via your iCloud account.



2) You might consider transferring data using an intermediate USB storage device - such as a thumb-drive.


Depending upon your iPad model, you may need an appropriate adapter to connect your USB storage to your iPad. If your iPad has a Lightning connector, you will require an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A



3) You can also install a third-party File Manager App on your iPad that incorporates an SMB File Server - that can be accessed by other devices over a WiFi connection.


One App that comes readily to mind is FileBrowser Professional by Stratospherix:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029


You would be well advised to review the extensive online Manual and help files to determine suitability for your needs.

https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/filebrowser-professional-user-guide.php

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Jun 6, 2022 4:15 AM in response to mr_varma

You’ll not be able to directly access your iPad encrypted filesystem from an Android device connected via a USB cable.


If you wish to transfer files and data with any non-Apple computer, the are three relatively simple and accessible methods:


1) Use iCloud to make files and data accessible to other computers. From your Android device, using any web browser, sign-in to your iCloud account:

https://icloud.apple.com


From here you will be able to access many aspects of your iCloud services - and files/photos that you have stored/shared via your iCloud account.



2) You might consider transferring data using an intermediate USB storage device - such as a thumb-drive.


Depending upon your iPad model, you may need an appropriate adapter to connect your USB storage to your iPad. If your iPad has a Lightning connector, you will require an Apple Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter:

https://store.apple.com/uk/xc/product/MK0W2ZM/A



3) You can also install a third-party File Manager App on your iPad that incorporates an SMB File Server - that can be accessed by other devices over a WiFi connection.


One App that comes readily to mind is FileBrowser Professional by Stratospherix:

https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/filebrowser-professional/id854618029


You would be well advised to review the extensive online Manual and help files to determine suitability for your needs.

https://www.stratospherix.com/products/filebrowserprofessional/filebrowser-professional-user-guide.php

Transferring files between iPad and Android.

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