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Compatibility with early 2015 MacBook Pro and external USB-C drive?

Is Mac book pro 13" retina early 2015 compatible with an external USB C drive?


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MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 12.6

Posted on Oct 25, 2022 4:53 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2022 8:12 AM

YES.

but it will not plug in without a really simple adapter, USB-A male to USB-C female (rated for USB-3 speeds for best results)


Do NOT install the drive-maker's drivers, but instead ERASE any new Drive by its immutable manufacturer-given Hardware-device-name. This allows you to access the drive even when the drive-maker's drivers are not loaded, such as in Recovery mode.



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Oct 25, 2022 8:12 AM in response to studioidini

YES.

but it will not plug in without a really simple adapter, USB-A male to USB-C female (rated for USB-3 speeds for best results)


Do NOT install the drive-maker's drivers, but instead ERASE any new Drive by its immutable manufacturer-given Hardware-device-name. This allows you to access the drive even when the drive-maker's drivers are not loaded, such as in Recovery mode.



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Compatibility with early 2015 MacBook Pro and external USB-C drive?

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