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Mihai Miraoiu
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Q: Can i store my files on time capsule from my ipad, and copy them back, without using itunes to sync the tablet?

Can i store my files on time capsule from my ipad, and copy them back, without using itunes to sync the tablet? i want to buy an iPad Air and to forget my laptop and i think that even the 128 gb wont be enough some times. I am wandering if time capsule can be used as external hdd and to connect on it via wifi ...

iPad, iOS 7

Posted on Dec 6, 2013 4:51 AM

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Mihai Miraoiu

Q: Can i store my files on time capsule from my ipad, and copy them back, without using itunes to sync the tablet?

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  • by varjak paw,

    varjak paw varjak paw Dec 6, 2013 7:08 AM in response to Mihai Miraoiu
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    Dec 6, 2013 7:08 AM in response to Mihai Miraoiu

    No. You cannot access your Time Capsule directly from an iOS device. The only way to back up an iOS device is to a computer through iTunes or to iCloud, though in some cases you can open and save files via another cloud-based service such as Dropbox.

     

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