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Using a lightning to usb adapter with my ipad

hi all


I have an apple ipad 5th generation.

I can see on the apple store ( and elsewhere ) that you can buy a lightning to usb adapter unit.

If I buy one would I be able to add a usb stick to the adapter and watch video/tv that is stord on the usb on my ipad ?

I spoke to apple customer care and they said NO

I typed with apple customer care and they said YES


If the answer is yes..how do I find the adapter on my ipad ??

Windows, Windows 10

Posted on Jul 28, 2023 3:36 AM

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Posted on Jul 28, 2023 4:40 AM

if it works then it should show up under the files app


i got a usb-c sd card reader with 2 sd card slots and they show up separately as two volumes in the files app when connected, I havent tried to put a video file on it and attempted to play it, and I don't know if usb-c ipads offer more support in such manners then older ipads

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Jul 28, 2023 4:40 AM in response to mucky1957

if it works then it should show up under the files app


i got a usb-c sd card reader with 2 sd card slots and they show up separately as two volumes in the files app when connected, I havent tried to put a video file on it and attempted to play it, and I don't know if usb-c ipads offer more support in such manners then older ipads

Using a lightning to usb adapter with my ipad

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