Female to female usb adapter query.

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Female to female usb adapter query.

Hi, I have an iPad3 running OS 9.3.5 and would like to transfer photographs via either my camera or my usb sd card reader. I was just wondering if anyone has tried/had any success by buying a female to female usb adapter and then using the iPad charging cable to connect the adapter to the ipad and then using the resulting female usb socket as a normal usb connection. I'm not sure of the internal connections of the adapter so although it will appear to be a straightforward way to get a female usb socket it may not actually function correctly. Anyone tried this?

Thanks very much.

Dave.

iPad (3rd gen) Wi-Fi, iOS 9.3.5

Posted on Jul 15, 2017 11:40 AM

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Answer 1

Stuart423

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Jul 15, 2017 11:53 AM in response to Simmo61

The iPad 3 has a lightning cord that plugs into the iPad with the lightning connector, and the other end is a universal USB connector.

If you have a device (camera, SD card reader) that takes a USB connection, all you have to do is plug the charging cord into the iPad and the other end into the device. Takes the adaptor out of the mix.

*** It just occurred to me: on your charging cord, does one end plug into the wall? If so, just unplug the white lightning cord from the wall socket part (the duckhead) and you'll have a USB end on the cord. (Make sure the duckkhead is not left plugged into the wall socket!) ***

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Answer 2

Simmo61 Author

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Jul 15, 2017 12:07 PM in response to Stuart423

Thanks Stuart,

My iPad has a 30pin connector at one end of the lead (goes into the iPad) and then the USB end is a male connection. Hence me needing to change it to a female in order to be able to plug in my card reader etc.

Thanks again.

Dave.

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