Magic Keyboard port using USB C to Connect external hard drive on iPad 4th Gen is not working.

Using USB C cable on Magic Keyboard to Connect an external hard drive on iPad 4th Gen, versión 16.5.1 is not working. Way?

iPad Air, iPadOS 16

Posted on Aug 15, 2023 5:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 16, 2023 5:52 AM

The USB-C port within the spine of the Magic Keyboard for iPad is only used for pass-through charging of the iPad.

This Magic Keyboard’s USB-C port does not support connection of other USB accessories or peripheral devices.

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Aug 16, 2023 5:52 AM in response to Antoniamaria

The USB-C port within the spine of the Magic Keyboard for iPad is only used for pass-through charging of the iPad.

This Magic Keyboard’s USB-C port does not support connection of other USB accessories or peripheral devices.

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Magic Keyboard port using USB C to Connect external hard drive on iPad 4th Gen is not working.

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